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Ahead of 77th Independence Day, A Village in UP's Gonda Receives Electricity Connection
Ahead of 77th Independence Day, A Village in UP's Gonda Receives Electricity Connection

By गाँव कनेक्शन

In a press statement issued by the Uttar Pradesh government on August 10, it was mentioned that during the inspection of the village by Neha Sharma, the District Magistrate, a complain about the lack of electricity from the villagers was registered and the officials were directed to act on the complain.

In a press statement issued by the Uttar Pradesh government on August 10, it was mentioned that during the inspection of the village by Neha Sharma, the District Magistrate, a complain about the lack of electricity from the villagers was registered and the officials were directed to act on the complain.

Over 12,813 sq km forest land in India under 'encroachment'. But, who is the 'encroacher'?
Over 12,813 sq km forest land in India under 'encroachment'. But, who is the 'encroacher'?

By Nidhi Jamwal

Researchers and activists working with the tribals and other forest-dwelling communities pooh-pooh Union environment ministry's recent data on encroachment on the forest land. Unless the Forest Rights Act of 2006 is implemented in both letter and spirit, encroachment will remain a contentious issue.

Researchers and activists working with the tribals and other forest-dwelling communities pooh-pooh Union environment ministry's recent data on encroachment on the forest land. Unless the Forest Rights Act of 2006 is implemented in both letter and spirit, encroachment will remain a contentious issue.

Explained: Decoding the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023 which recently got passed by Lok Sabha
Explained: Decoding the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023 which recently got passed by Lok Sabha

By गाँव कनेक्शन

The Bill seeks to modify the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 which restricts the diversion of forested lands for non-forest purposes including clearing of any forest land or its portion for mining, agriculture or infrastructural projects. It is passed it Lok Sabha but is yet to be debated and passed in the Upper House and achieve President's assent before it becomes an Act or the law.

The Bill seeks to modify the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 which restricts the diversion of forested lands for non-forest purposes including clearing of any forest land or its portion for mining, agriculture or infrastructural projects. It is passed it Lok Sabha but is yet to be debated and passed in the Upper House and achieve President's assent before it becomes an Act or the law.

Adharshila is Giving Wings to the Dreams of Displaced Sahariya Tribe Kids
Adharshila is Giving Wings to the Dreams of Displaced Sahariya Tribe Kids

By Gaon Connection

Over 1,500 Sahariya tribe families gave up their forest homes for the setting up of the Kuno National Park in Sheopur, Madhya Pradesh. The Adharshila Higher Secondary School is providing free education and meals to the children of those families.

Over 1,500 Sahariya tribe families gave up their forest homes for the setting up of the Kuno National Park in Sheopur, Madhya Pradesh. The Adharshila Higher Secondary School is providing free education and meals to the children of those families.

Adharshila is Giving Wings to the Dreams of Displaced Sahariya Tribe Kids
Adharshila is Giving Wings to the Dreams of Displaced Sahariya Tribe Kids

By Laraib Fatima Warsi

Over 1,500 Sahariya tribe families gave up their forest homes for the setting up of the Kuno National Park in Sheopur, Madhya Pradesh. The Adharshila Higher Secondary School is providing free education and meals to the children of those families.

Over 1,500 Sahariya tribe families gave up their forest homes for the setting up of the Kuno National Park in Sheopur, Madhya Pradesh. The Adharshila Higher Secondary School is providing free education and meals to the children of those families.

A 5 km trek through jungles and a 100-foot descent to fetch water – a day in the life of tribal villagers in Panna
A 5 km trek through jungles and a 100-foot descent to fetch water – a day in the life of tribal villagers in Panna

By Arun Singh

Hundreds of tribal families in Bilhata, Katahari and Koni villages inside the Panna Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh are dependent on jhiriya, a local water source, to meet their water needs. Adivasi women trek several kilometres each day through the thick jungles and climb down steep hillsides to collect water from the jhiriya. Forest officials say that these villages need to be relocated due to the Ken-Betwa Link Project.

Hundreds of tribal families in Bilhata, Katahari and Koni villages inside the Panna Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh are dependent on jhiriya, a local water source, to meet their water needs. Adivasi women trek several kilometres each day through the thick jungles and climb down steep hillsides to collect water from the jhiriya. Forest officials say that these villages need to be relocated due to the Ken-Betwa Link Project.

Social change her biggest aspiration, she crossed dual hurdles of gender and community to become a national athlete
Social change her biggest aspiration, she crossed dual hurdles of gender and community to become a national athlete

By Arun Singh

Grateful that her parents encouraged her to study and didn't force her to marry at a young age, 20-year-old national level Kabaddi player Neelam Pardhi is aware that she has merely been lucky to do what she wanted in life. There are thousands of girls like her from her 'denotified' community who yearn to decide their own courses of lives — and the young athlete's greatest ambition is to inspire these girls to break free from the shackles of gender divide and get rid of the stigma attached to her community. A ground report from Madhya Pradesh's Panna.

Grateful that her parents encouraged her to study and didn't force her to marry at a young age, 20-year-old national level Kabaddi player Neelam Pardhi is aware that she has merely been lucky to do what she wanted in life. There are thousands of girls like her from her 'denotified' community who yearn to decide their own courses of lives — and the young athlete's greatest ambition is to inspire these girls to break free from the shackles of gender divide and get rid of the stigma attached to her community. A ground report from Madhya Pradesh's Panna.

In these villages of Shivpuri in Madhya Pradesh, almost every Saharia tribe family has a TB patient
In these villages of Shivpuri in Madhya Pradesh, almost every Saharia tribe family has a TB patient

By Satish Malviya

Malnourishment, tuberculosis and superstition are rampant in the Saharia particularly vulnerable tribal group of Madhya Pradesh, which has the highest TB burden in the country. A community-based awareness programme on malnutrition is trying to address the problem.

Malnourishment, tuberculosis and superstition are rampant in the Saharia particularly vulnerable tribal group of Madhya Pradesh, which has the highest TB burden in the country. A community-based awareness programme on malnutrition is trying to address the problem.

Chain Singh Bhil, an adivasi, was shot dead for 'smuggling' wood in MP. Where does the forest rights act stand? A report
Chain Singh Bhil, an adivasi, was shot dead for 'smuggling' wood in MP. Where does the forest rights act stand? A report

By Satish Malviya

On August 9, when governments around the globe observed the International Day of the World's Indigenous People, patrolling forest guards opened fire on a group of tribal residents in Madhya Pradesh’s Vidisha. One person died and four others were injured. What led to this incident? Where does the implementation of The Forest Rights Act, 2006, stand? A ground report.

On August 9, when governments around the globe observed the International Day of the World's Indigenous People, patrolling forest guards opened fire on a group of tribal residents in Madhya Pradesh’s Vidisha. One person died and four others were injured. What led to this incident? Where does the implementation of The Forest Rights Act, 2006, stand? A ground report.

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