Dr Mahesh Poyam from Bastar in Chhattisarh is drawing our attention towards the Salfi tree which is a big part of Bastar culture. He says a salfi tree is also major part of economy of Bastar tribals but from last few years due to some unknown disease many Salfi trees are dying. State should take serious look at this otherwise a day will come when Salfi will be a matter of past. For more Mahesh Ji can be reached at 09406347866

Mangal Kunjam from Jagdalpur in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh is reporting live from a rally of Adivasi Mahasabha and Communist Party of India. He says these organisations have been demanding implementation of Sixth schedule of Indian constitution from 1990s but both state and central Govt are not listening to these demands. A foot march will cover 300 kms in Bastar asking for 28 more demands. For more Mangal Ji can be reached at 09407708515

Mangal Kunjam in Bastar Chhattisgarh is telling us about demand of journalists to give a Govt job and compensation of Rs 20 lakhs to wife of Nemichand Jain, a journalist who was killed on 13th February. It is not clear who killed Mr Jain. Some suspect he was killed by local mafia but some suspect naxals. Naxals have changed their stand on the subject twice. He requests us to raise the issue so that Govt takes it seriously. For more Mangal Ji can be reached at 09407708515

Kaladas Daharia from Chhattisgarh Sharab Virodhi Manch is telling us about a rally adivasi villagers brought out in a village in Kondagaon in Bastar. Women, children and school teachers all joined in the rally and requested adivaisis also not to make 5 litres of liquor which they are legally allowed to make. They protested against the illegal sale of liquor in the area which is destroying lives and families and disturbing social harmony. For more Kaladas Ji can be reached at 07389803411

My name is Jaya Dhruv. I am calling from Bastar in Chhattisgarh to tell you that here the Govt has not been able to appoint the officer in charge for Anganvadis ( Intergrated Child development scheme) in last 2 years. That is causing huge problem for young children. The Anganwadi workers have not got their wages from last 4 months and their work is getting affected. They are getting demoralised. Please help. For more Jaya Ji can be reached at 09407644721