During Jan Chetna Yatra of Chhattisgarh Bachao Andolan Bhan Sahu is talking to villagers in Janjgir district who tell her that they do not want the upcoming power plants. They think the ash from the plants will destroy their crop and electricity shock may come from the plants to them in water. She also talks to Dr Lakhan Singh of Yatra who tells her that the authorities are not respecting the laws for scheduled areas while taking farmers land for the upcoming plants. For more Bhan Ji can be reached at 08435549641

Bhan Sahu from Rajnandgaon district in Chhattisgarh says last month I had reported that in Rainitola village people have got no NREGA work in 2012 and last year only 20 laborers got work for 2 days. After listening to report Chief Secretary of state had called me to say that NREGA work of Rs 5 lakh is ongoing in the village. I thank the Secretary for his inquiry but his information is not correct. No NREGA work has taken place in the village this year. This can be checked with Sarpanch at 07869546337. For more Bhan ji can be reached at 08962646922

In an adivasi village called Rainiltola in Rajnandgaon district of Chhattisgarh, people have applied for work under MNREGA but no work is available. They say in a interview to Bhan Sahu that 50% people from the village have migrated in search of work as no NREGA work is available. Drinking water is also not available even at 300 feet. The village needs tankers to be sent. For more please contact Bhan Sahu at 9406033089.

Bhan Sahu is reporting live from the agitation by Chhattisgarh Mukti Morcha who are protesting against the police lathicharge of Adivasi rally in Raipur who was trying to go to Vidhan Sabha demanding implementation of pro adivasi laws in the constitution and against displacement of adivasis from their lands. More than hundred adivasis were injured due to lathi charge and many arrested.The protesters are demanding uncondition release of all the adivasis. For more Bhan ji can be reached at 09406033089

Bhan Sahu is visiting a village called Mahgawan in Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh today where Baiga tribals are singing a Faag song which is sung in the time to festival of color Holi. Pls listen…For more Bhan Ji can be reached at 08962646922