My name is Deepta. I am calling from Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh. I heard a message on Swara yesterday that Panchhu Marawi and his friends from Mandla district have not got their wages of Rs 37,000 from last 4 months. I spoke to the number provided by Panchhu Ji and the concerned engineer Mr Santosh Lal promised me that the payments will be made by 1st May. For more Deepta Ji can be reached at 08989161880

Ramkailash Kol had reported on Swara on 25th February about Forest department people breaking their houses. He says that story was forwarded to Collector who forwarded it to lower officials and today a Patwari visited us. We told him that forest officials have threatened to arrest us adivasis but he said the land is of revenue and not to worry and he will help. I thank all the friends in Swara. I will keep you posted. For more Kol Ji can be reached at 7354671394

Jagdish Ji is visiting Lohgarh village in Rewa district in MP today. Brijesh from Lohgarh had sent a message on Swara about an adivasi boy Deepak being sold in Gujarat for Rs 1.80 lakhs. His parents had complained to police but there was no action but after Swara report Deepak has come back home after a week. Brijesh and Deepak thanks who helped after hearing the message and also the police who helped. For more Jagdish Ji can be reached at 09685807660

My name is Karam Singh Bhagat. I am calling from village Sarasmal in Tamnar block of Raigarh district in Madhya Pradesh. Under NREGA work to build a tank had started in our village but it had stopped after interference from officers of Jindal Steel. Then I had reported about it on Swara. I am glad to announce that after the report the same work has again started. I want to thank you on behalf of all the workers and villagers. For more Bhagat Ji can be reached at 09301982981

Sanika Munda from Khunti in Jharkhand is telling us that girls hostel of their local Birsa Munda college was completed 5 years ago but the authorities were not handed it over to the college and students were forced to live in private accomodation. Mr Munda reported about it on Swara and is glad to announce that on 3rd day the authorities have handed over the hostel to the college. The thanks every one who helped. For more Munda Ji can be reached at 09934689340