My name is Naresh Bunkar. I am calling from Adivasi Jan Van adhikar Manch in Pandaria in Kawardha district of Chhattisgarh. Today 20 adivasis from 7 villages came down from hills and cycled for 40 kms to meet the SDM to discuss the issue of their forest land. But SDM Mr Mourya does not want to listen and also did not take their application. Baiga adivasis of 66 villages are struggling for their land from 12 years. They have been put in jails, some have died and Forest Rights Act has also not helped them. For more Bunkar Ji can be reached at 08720822286

My name is Naresh Bunkar. I am calling from Adivasi Jan Van adhikar Manch in Pandaria block of Kawardha district in Chhattisgarh. Today I am visiting Birhuldih gram panchayat. Here two Baiga adivasis tell him that there are 380 ration cards in this gram panchayat and officials have taken Rs 50 from each card holder before giving them cards. This needs to be investigated. For more Naresh Ji can be reached at 08720822286

My name is Naresh Bunkar. I am calling from Adivasi Jan Van Adhikar Manch in Kawardha district of Chhattisgarh. Today I want to tell you about the activities of Baigin Dai women’s self help group of Baiga adivasi women. This year they have planted more than 6000 trees and are planning to start spice making industry. They also plan to buy forest produce worth Rs 25,000 this year. The women distribute the profit amongst them. For more Bunkar Ji can be reached at 08720822286

My name is Naresh Bunkar. I am calling from Pandaria in Kawardha district of Chhattisgarh. Today I want to tell you about the family of Birju Baiga who was killed by a forest official in 2003. Then chief miniser Mr Ajit Jogi had promised to give 5 acre of land to wife and son of late Birju Baiga. But after 9 years the family is still running from pillar to post and have not got possession of land. Collector Kawardha have been requested about it but he also has not taken any action. For more Bunkar Ji can be reached at 08720822286

My name is Naresh Bunkar. I am calling from Adivasi Jan Van Adhikar Manch. Yesterday Baiga adivasis reached collectorate in Kawardha after walking 62 kms in 3 days but Collector was not present. Collector was informed about the rally in advance. When Baigas refused to meet lower officials, Collector met them after an hour where they presented their demands including compensation for planting Eucalyptus on adivasi lands and proper implementation of forest rights act. For more Bunkar Ji can be reached at 08720822286