Ramkailash Kol is telling about 300 Kol adivaisis in Rewa district in Madhya Pradesh who got land deeds for their agriculture land in 2000 but are yet to get the possession for the same land. He says the adivasis have met all the local officials and have written to Chief Minister but no one help. He requests us to call SDM at 07869203018 and Tahsildar at 09425470736 tohelp the adivasis. For more Kol Ji can be reached at 07354671394

In another Gram Swaraj meeting, many villagers have gathered together to discuss the matter of mishandling of funds for laying a pipe for a bridge.About 14 people were involved in the work and they all say that the expenses were about 5000 rupees while the sanction was for about 25000 rupees. Now the villagers want the remaining money to be placed as reserve for other activity, whereas the Panchayat officials would like to show it as spent.For details please contact Shivran Sonwani at 8120040375

Ramkailash Kol from Rewa district of Madhya Pradesh says a Patwari ( Revenue officer) took Rs 1000 each from 36 adivasi farmers in 2008 promising measurement of their land but so far nothing has taken place and now that officer has also retired. The adivasis went to police to file a complaint but they did not listen. They have gone to many officials and some have sent officials to inspect but the adivasis are yet to get any relief. For more Mr Kol can be reached at 07354671394

Shivram Sonwani from Surguja in Chhattisgarh says villagers of Sur have been complaining on Swara from last one month about non payment of NREGA wages to them. Finally some officials from districts visited the village and have found that 72 laborers have not got their wages. 8 people have not got job cards. The officials have asked for a time of one month by the time payment will be made. The villagers have told them that if the promise is not kept they will be forced to gherao the bloack office. For more Sonwani ji can be reached at 08120601858

Shivram Sonwani is talking to some laborers in Sur village in Surguja district of Chhattisgarh. They tell him that they worked in NREGA in 2010 but have not been paid their wages. One woman says she worked for 20 days but have not got a single pie. Some have got some amount but not full payment. Today they have come after listening that the payment will be made but still there is no sign. For more please contact Mr Sonwani at 08120040375