Pramod Pattavi is calling from Narayanpur district of Chhattisgarh and is telling us about Vishwa Adivasi Day which they celebrated there today on 9th August. This is their 2nd year celebration in row. Everyone participated in this celebration happily. Many villagers also took part in the celebration which was historic. He says more and more people are becoming aware of the day and it was ery heartening to see people celebrate. Pramod@9425583750

Naresh Bunker from Pandariya, Kabirdham,Chhattisgarh is alleging that Forest dept has collided with Dhoba community there who has come from MP and are destroying forest. He says if Baiga tribals cut small patch of forest they are put behind bar but in Kukdur range when Baigas complained with photographic proof instead of taking action against Dhobas forest dept has booked 11 Baigas. Pls call forest officer@7587013320 and save forest. Bunkar@8720822286

My name is Karmula Aitaiya. I am calling from Kotturu village in Chinturu mandal of Khammam district in Andhra Pradesh. We came to Andhra 9 years ago from Chhattisgarh. We cleared forest to make cultivable land. Govt still has not given us electricity connection. We also do not have road. I appeal all friends listening to Adivasi Swara to please call local electricity officer at 09440814874 to help us. For more Karmula Aitaiya can be reached at 9441418507

Son Singh Dhurvey from Kukdur village in Pandaria block of Kabirdham district is reporting live from a live rally of adivasis in capital Raipur of Chhattisgarh where hundreds of people from all over the state are shouting slogans like: Stop victimization of Adivasis, Corruption is gift from Corporates to the state. He also requests all friends of CGnet to keep supporting Adivaisis in demanding their legitimate rights. For more Son Singh Ji can be reached at 7771884486

Charan Singh Parte is visiting Pandaria in Kabirdham district in Chhattisgarh where hundreds of Baiga adivasis are sitting on a 2 day dharna protesting proposed Tiger corridor connecting Kanha, Bhoramdev and Achanakmar sanctuaries in MP and Chhattisgarh. They suspect 400-800 adivasis villages will be affected by the corridor and will destroy many adivasis lives. After the agitation they are planning to give a memorandum to Governor. Charan@8720822286