Jeetanram, a Pahadi Korwa adivasi had called Swara 15 days back with problems from his village and glad to share that yesterday Govt officials visited his village Salkheta in Raigarh district in Chhattisgarh. They have sanctioned 7 wells, 1 tube well, School and Anganwadi building and road. They have assured 2 oxen to 28 families each and goats to 7. They have also assured pensions. If these assurances are not met he will again call on Swara. Jeetan@8224054734

Geman Kanojia from Singrauli area in border of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh is telling us about proposed Mahan coal mines. He says if you look at Mahan, it is such a thick forest that it will bring tears to your eyes if you hear that this forest will be cut. We need Mahan forest to save environment and our future and it must be saved at any cost. We need this forest for rain and saving Singrauli area. For more Geman Ji can be reached at 09795262926

Geman Kanojia from Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh is telling us that in his area people are cutting forest to cook their food. When they talk to the same people they tell him while cutting the trees they feel like cutting their children but they do not have a choice. He requests govt to provide cooking gas so they will not have to cut the forest against their wish which is destroying the environment. For more Kanojia Ji can be reached at 09628141516

जलडेगा पुहान जिला सिंमडेगा झारखण्ड से अनुज लुगुन बिरसा मुंडा के सहादत दिवस पर सीजीनेट स्वर के माध्यम से साथियों को एक कविता सुना रहे हैं जिसका शीर्षक है- “हूल” (क्रांति)
तू फूल सिद्धू कान्हू तिलका, बिरसा, गोविन्द, टाक्या बाबा का.
तू फूल सिद्धू कान्हू तिलका, बिरसा, गोविन्द, टाक्या बाबा का.
तुझे खोसता हूँ तो उल्गुलान नाचता हैं, तुझे पूजता हूँ तो जंगल लह-लहाता है.
तुझे खोसता हूँ तो उल्गुलान नाचता हैं, तुझे पूजता हूँ तो जंगल लह-लहाता है.
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Manoj Kumar Parte from Balaghat district in Madhya Pradesh is telling us about an Gondi convention which took place in Sonakhar village on 17th February. On the top of hill there are statues of former Gond kings where people assemble every year. Darbu Singh Uike former MLA said on the occassion that Govt is not doing enough for preservation and promotion of Gondi culture and people should come forward for the same. For more Parte Ji can be reached at 07354737515