Life is Happier 10 years ago, Jeevan Initiative’s survey finds GUWAHATI, Sept 30: Voluntary organization Jeevan Initiative has conducted the first ever Aspiration Survey in Assam. The finding’s report was presented before media in a press meet on Friday. 2368 respondents from various villages-towns as well as Guwahati took part in the survey process during July to September this year. A team of coordination of Jeevan Initiative spread all across the state, led by its managing trustee, Jeevan magazine ediotor Suresh Ranjan Goduka conducted this survey. How much do the people of Assam dream to earn? 5.7 % dream of earning 61,000 rupees, while 76.9 % dream of 9,57,000 rupees per annum. Asked to prioritize on a 0 to 10 scale, respondents set 8.3 for their basic family needs, 5.3 for as much earning as possible and 5.1 for not thinking ywice while spending. What people want to achieve in their lifetime? Within given alternatives, asked to prioritize on 0 to 10 scale, they set 8.1 for career, 8 for love, 7.3 for fame, 7 for money, 6.8 for house, 6.5 for land, 6.3 for power and 5.7 for own car. Th other findings of the survey are: . 45 % as Assam after 10 years as a heaven of cortruption, unrest, ethnic clashes . Life is happier than 10 years ago for 59 % . 76% think Assam is not safe for their or child’s future . 62% think people are more responsible for their or child’s future\ . Teaching highest priority, agriculture lowest . 55% seek punishment for ex-militants . 61% think job termination of government employees asking for bribe . 62% think ethnic autonomy will divide Assam in pieces . Only 10 % think MLAs, MPs represent citizens’ opinion This is the first aspiration survey with Assam as its backdrop. Detailed report with expert comments will appaer in the fothcoming edition of Jeevan magazine. It is hoped the findings will help the government, policymakers, academicians, social scientists, reserachers, media and various organizations in reviewing and planning their policies. (The Sentinel ,01.10.2011) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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