Shakeel Rizvi from Jagdalpur, district headquarter of Bastar in Chhattisgarh says he went 30 kms to Naxal affected Pengaras village in Netanar panchayat today. He had to cross 3 streams where villagers have made bamboo bridges. Village has 30 Dhurwa adivasi families but only 3 have NREGA card. They have no electricity but rarely they get kerosene from PDS shop which is 15 kms away. You’re requested to call CEO at 09425516033 to help these villagers. Shakeelji@ 09424292025

Shakeel Rizvi from Bastar in Chhattisgarh says recently by active action of Collector 26 Adivasi boys and girls were released from Bangalore from their bonded lives. But back home there is no work. So Kumli of Dilmili is already back to Vijaywada with another girl from Bhairamgarh. Other boys and girls are packing their bags to join them. You are requested to call Collector at 09407748805 to start NREGA work in those villages or make sure they dont end up as bonded again. Shakeel@ 9424292025

Shakeel Rizvi from Jagdalpur,Chhattisgarh is telling the story of Mangli Kunjam, an Adivasi girl from Bastar. Mangli was working in an anganwadi but after marriage and first child she lost her job. Husband deserted.She went to Delhi with help from a friend, who sold her. She was sold again and then escaped some how. She now lives in a children home. Please call Collector at 09407748805 to help her get her job back. For more Shakeel Ji is at 09424292025

Shakeel Rizvi from Jagdalpur in Bastar Chhattisgarh is talking to an adivasi boy Sukalu from Bastanar village. He was one of the perons who were rescued by his NGO from South India recently. Sukalu tells him that he and other 25 adivasis were offered Rs 4500 salary per month. But when they reached Bangalore they were given Rs 100 a week and were not allowed to leave afte 12 hours of daily manual work. For more Shakeel Ji is at 09424292025