Radhu Rai from Dhanbad in Jharkhand is telling us that like malaria the incidents of Filariae are also increasing in some parts of the state. He is telling us that by taking preventive medicine for Fileria we can prevent the disease catching us. The medicine for filariae is available free of cost in all govt hospitals. He also tells us about the appropriate doses and the precautions like the medicine should not be given to pregnant women. For more Radhu Ji can be reached at 08292376273

My name is Savita Rath. I am calling from Jan Chetna Manch in Raigarh district in Chhattisgarh. I want to inform all of you that on 2nd october in Tamnar block of the district 3 villages of Gare, Sarasmal and Khamharia will break the coal law of country like Gandhi had broken salt law. They are demanding that community be given right to mine coal on their land. They said on Gandhi’s birthday the work on Gare Open coal mine will start and they will pay royalty to the govt. All are requested to join the movement. For mroe Savita Ji can be reached at 07869234650

Radhu Rai from Jharkhand is singing a song on importance of school and education sung in Karma form on the occassion of adivasi Karma festival today. The song is in Adivasi Khortha language and for translation please contact Rai ji at 08292376273

My name is Savita Rath. I am calling from Raigarh is Chhattisgarh to let you know that the agitation started in village Parasmal on 7th have been suspended after administration has assured to fulfil all the 12 demands of the villagers in 2 months. This is a 5th shedule area and Jindal has started an open coal mines here withour permission of gram sabha and the blasting from the mines have cracked many houses in the area. You are requested to pressurise the administration to fulfil the demands of the villagers. For more Savita Ji can be reached at 09424183510

My name in Anil Gudia. I am calling from Raipur in Chhattisgarh where we are getting training from Video Volunteers on how to use video to raise the issues of downtrodden. Today our meeting was attacked by some right wing politicial workers who abused us and tried to disrupt our meeting. We were calm and did not oppose them. I think this act was against our human rights and this should be condemned by all. For more Gudia Ji can be reached at 09934371881