Santosh Tudu is an engineer and lives in Ranchi. Last week he went to his village and wants to share his observations. He was shocked to find the quality of drinking water which has also made him sick. He went to a fair where people did not mind postponement a theater show after buying tickets. He was also impressed with the performance of the Santhali theater activists who work as laborer during the day and perform in the evening. He requests the Govt to help this theater industry. Santosh can be reached at 09471756840

Santosh from Ambikapur in Chhattisgarh says on 25th January 5 policemen and one villager was abducted by Maoists in Narayanpur district and till date there is no news about them. He says he has heard that some families have no earning member apart from the abducted policemen. Maoists should release the policemen in the name of humanity. This will send a good signal to society.

Santosh from Jharkhand sends greetings on the occassion of Republic Day on 26th January. He says many sacrificed their lives to give us this day. Though it is said that the first fight of independence started in 1857 but tribals were the first to understand the British and the tribals revolts go back to as early as 1757 when people like Tilka Majhi, Sidhu Kanhu and Birsa Munda revolted against British. He says it is only a day of celebration but also a day to recall our responsibilites

Santosh Indwar from Surguja district of Chhattisgarh is talking to a family who used to get 35 kg of rice under a special scheme for poor Schedule caste and tribe people. But since the death of the head of the family the name of the family has been removed from the list and the family is not getting any cheap ration. Village sarpanch also speaks to Sanotsh saying since the name of the family is not there he can not help. Santosh wants to know what is the legal remedy in this situation to help the family. Santosh can be reached at 09826157641

Santosh Indwar from Kusmi area of Surguja district in Chhattisgarh is interviewing a villager who says in their village illegal stone mining on forest land is going on for two years. Illegally mined stone is being used in Pradhanmatri Gram Sadak Yojna. Villagers have complained to forest offcials but the contractors pay money to officers and the work once again starts. For more on the story please contact Santosh Ji at 09826157641