Dried flowers, fire, and merry making mark the Holi of Adivasis in Chhattisgarh
Dried flowers, fire, and merry making mark the Holi of Adivasis in Chhattisgarh

By गाँव कनेक्शन

To mark the advent of spring and Holi, tribal communities in Chhattisgarh joyfully welcome spring with colours they have made from palash flowers in the age-old tradition.

To mark the advent of spring and Holi, tribal communities in Chhattisgarh joyfully welcome spring with colours they have made from palash flowers in the age-old tradition.

Matar Tihar — A Festival in Chhattisgarh that Celebrates Cattle
Matar Tihar — A Festival in Chhattisgarh that Celebrates Cattle

By गाँव कनेक्शन

Matar Tihar is celebrated two days after Diwali and is mostly observed by the pastoral community in Chhattisgarh. As a mark of respect, the freshly harvested grain is first offered to the cows after which it is used for preparing local cuisines.

Matar Tihar is celebrated two days after Diwali and is mostly observed by the pastoral community in Chhattisgarh. As a mark of respect, the freshly harvested grain is first offered to the cows after which it is used for preparing local cuisines.

Chhattisgarh: It’s been four years since teachers at a school for adivasi kids have received their salaries
Chhattisgarh: It’s been four years since teachers at a school for adivasi kids have received their salaries

By Deepanwita Gita Niyogi

Despite no salaries for four years, teachers of the Abhayaran Sikshan Samiti Higher Secondary School in Mungeli district in Chhattisgarh, have stayed on. They are awaiting a government grant, which will help the school stay afloat and continue to impart education to Gond and Baiga tribal children.

Despite no salaries for four years, teachers of the Abhayaran Sikshan Samiti Higher Secondary School in Mungeli district in Chhattisgarh, have stayed on. They are awaiting a government grant, which will help the school stay afloat and continue to impart education to Gond and Baiga tribal children.

Why are Chhattisgarh’s solar-powered systems in a state of disrepair?
Why are Chhattisgarh’s solar-powered systems in a state of disrepair?

By Gargi Verma

In forested hinterlands of Chhattisgarh, solar powered generators, which were pushed at a massive scale for nearly a decade, have fallen to disuse. Poor maintenance of solar units remains a huge problem. Maintenance technicians complain about irregular payments.

In forested hinterlands of Chhattisgarh, solar powered generators, which were pushed at a massive scale for nearly a decade, have fallen to disuse. Poor maintenance of solar units remains a huge problem. Maintenance technicians complain about irregular payments.

Bastar: A Special Task Force Camp Converted into a Tourist Resort Employs Surrendered Maoists
Bastar: A Special Task Force Camp Converted into a Tourist Resort Employs Surrendered Maoists

By Deepanwita Gita Niyogi

Two young men who surrendered to the Chhattisgarh government after working at Maoist camps, find new life at a Special Task Force camp that has been converted into a resort by the tourism department. Next time you visit Bastar, try and stay at this resort located just five kilometres away from the picturesque Chitrakote waterfalls.

Two young men who surrendered to the Chhattisgarh government after working at Maoist camps, find new life at a Special Task Force camp that has been converted into a resort by the tourism department. Next time you visit Bastar, try and stay at this resort located just five kilometres away from the picturesque Chitrakote waterfalls.

छत्तीसगढ़ में अटकी पड़ी कई सरकारी भर्तियां, फिर भी सरकार की नजर में बेरोजगारी हुई कम
छत्तीसगढ़ में अटकी पड़ी कई सरकारी भर्तियां, फिर भी सरकार की नजर में बेरोजगारी हुई कम

By गाँव कनेक्शन

बीते दिनों सेंटर फॉर मॉनिटरिंग इंडियन इकॉनमी (CMIE) की रिपोर्ट आई। इस रिपोर्ट के आधार पर छत्तीसगढ़ सरकार ने दावा किया कि प्रदेश में बेरोजगारी की दर में कमी आई है।

बीते दिनों सेंटर फॉर मॉनिटरिंग इंडियन इकॉनमी (CMIE) की रिपोर्ट आई। इस रिपोर्ट के आधार पर छत्तीसगढ़ सरकार ने दावा किया कि प्रदेश में बेरोजगारी की दर में कमी आई है।

When tribals in Chhattisgarh staged a peaceful protest to protect their 'jal, jungle, zameen' … the govt gave in
When tribals in Chhattisgarh staged a peaceful protest to protect their 'jal, jungle, zameen' … the govt gave in

By Mangal Kunjam

In June, around 10,000 tribals from Dantewada, Sukma and Bijapur districts in Chhattisgarh gathered at NMDC complex in Kirandul village. The state-owned miner was planning to develop a large mine. The Bailadila hills where mining was to take place also housed the local deity of these tribals. The tribals staged a peaceful protest for five days. In the end, the government gave in. This was a massive victory for the tribals

In June, around 10,000 tribals from Dantewada, Sukma and Bijapur districts in Chhattisgarh gathered at NMDC complex in Kirandul village. The state-owned miner was planning to develop a large mine. The Bailadila hills where mining was to take place also housed the local deity of these tribals. The tribals staged a peaceful protest for five days. In the end, the government gave in. This was a massive victory for the tribals

छत्तीसगढ़: सैकड़ों आदिवासी ग्रामीण 300 किलोमीटर की यात्रा करके राज्यपाल से मिलने क्यों जा रहे हैं?
छत्तीसगढ़: सैकड़ों आदिवासी ग्रामीण 300 किलोमीटर की यात्रा करके राज्यपाल से मिलने क्यों जा रहे हैं?

By Pratyaksh Srivastava

हसदेव अरण्य वन क्षेत्र में कोयला खदानों के 'अवैध' अधिग्रहण के विरोध में सरगुजा और कोरबा जिलों के 350 से अधिक ग्रामीण पिछले 10 दिनों से छत्तीसगढ़ की राजधानी रायपुर पहुंचने के लिए मार्च कर रहे हैं, और पेसा पेसा अधिनियम को लागू करने की मांग कर रहे हैं। वे राज्यपाल अनुसुइया उइके से मिलना चाहते हैं और उन्हें अपनी याचिका के बारे में बताना चाहते हैं।

हसदेव अरण्य वन क्षेत्र में कोयला खदानों के 'अवैध' अधिग्रहण के विरोध में सरगुजा और कोरबा जिलों के 350 से अधिक ग्रामीण पिछले 10 दिनों से छत्तीसगढ़ की राजधानी रायपुर पहुंचने के लिए मार्च कर रहे हैं, और पेसा पेसा अधिनियम को लागू करने की मांग कर रहे हैं। वे राज्यपाल अनुसुइया उइके से मिलना चाहते हैं और उन्हें अपनी याचिका के बारे में बताना चाहते हैं।

छत्तीसगढ़ के किसान कहीं से भी खरीदें कृषियंत्र, मिलेगा अनुदान
छत्तीसगढ़ के किसान कहीं से भी खरीदें कृषियंत्र, मिलेगा अनुदान

By Sanjay Srivastava

We need more "smart" teachers like him!
We need more "smart" teachers like him!

By Purushotam Thakur

Shravan Kumar Devangan is a role model for teachers of government-run schools in India. A school in Mardapoty, Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh, stands out with smart classrooms, a good ambiance, a kitchen garden and flowerbeds with both teachers and students taking care of them. It would be difficult to imagine such a school in a tribal village. But Devangan made it happen

Shravan Kumar Devangan is a role model for teachers of government-run schools in India. A school in Mardapoty, Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh, stands out with smart classrooms, a good ambiance, a kitchen garden and flowerbeds with both teachers and students taking care of them. It would be difficult to imagine such a school in a tribal village. But Devangan made it happen

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