Citizens for Justice and Peace
When Katkaris migrate in search of work, their problems follow One of the oldest Adivasi communities, they are victims of institutional apathy
16-Aug-2021
Migration from one place to another has gone on for as long as history can record. It was according to the change of season, that both humans and animals migrated from one place to another, seeking food, and shelter for survival… and survive they did. However, in modern times one of the factors that fuels…
Teesta Setalvad’s message on World Indigenous Day About India's Adivasis, Indigenous Tribes and forest dwelling communities
09-Aug-2021
Watch: On International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2021, listen to what CJP secretary Teesta Setalvad has to say about India’s Forest Dwelling communities, Adivasis & Indigenous tribes and how they are reeling under the weight of displacement, large corporate projects, mindless governance and the forest department. Related: Covid-19 and Adivasi Empowerment: CJP’s unique…
India’s Indigenous People: A life of struggle A paper by Faizi and Nair
09-Aug-2021
In this paper Faizi and Nair examine the life and struggle of India’s indigenous people, especially how Adivasis bear a disproportionately huge part of the impact of climate change.
Tug of war between two ministries, Adivasis rights slip through the cracks MoEF seeking to control autonomy over land and rights that MoTA was given in 2006?
30-Jul-2021
On June 22, 2021, the environment ministry invited consultancy organisations to express interest in preparing a draft comprehensive amendment to the draconian and colonial Indian Forest Act 1927. The government has used this draconian law of colonial origin to weaponise the forest department and control land and produce actually devolved to traditional forest dwellers under the Forest…
How the Adivasis are fighting against illegal eviction in Khandwa Adivasi families in Khandwa have been forcibly evicted
28-Jul-2021
On July 10, a rampaging mob destroyed the homes and looted properties of Adivasi Villagers in Madhya Pradesh’s Negaon-Jamniya village, even as Forest Department and Police officials deployed at the spot stood by. 40 families are now left shelter-less amidst monsoon and Covid. The Adivasis and Jagrit Adivasi Dalit Sangathan (JADS) are now demanding justice.…
MP: ‘Haq Nahi to Jail Sahi’ Say Adivasis Resisting the Ongoing Brutality by Forest Officials Gauri Lankesh News
28-Jul-2021
JADS through the press conference appealed to the Indian masses to extend their solidarity to the struggle of the Adivasi communities all across MP to attain their constitutional rights. Image: JADS ‘We keep on reminding and explaining the clauses under Forest Rights Act to the Forest officers but it appears as if the State government…
Gov’t doesn’t really care about us: Forcibly evicted Khandwa Adivasis 40 families left shelter-less amidst monsoon and Covid
27-Jul-2021
After watching a rampaging mob destroy their homes and loot their property on July 10, even as Forest Department and Police officials deployed at the spot stood by, Adivasi villagers of Madhya Pradesh’s Negaon-Jamniya village are now demanding justice. They shared their heart-rending stories at an online press conference co-organised by Jagrit Adivasi Dalit Sangathan…
Impoverished Adivasis Hunted as Criminals A study showcasing how people in Jharkhand are accused of being Naxalites
05-Jul-2021
Father Stan Swamy who passed away on July 5 devoted his life to upholding and defending Adivasi Rights. Here’s a report by him and the Bagaicha research team comprising PM Antony, Jitan Marandi, Damodar Turi, Renny Abraham, Marianus Minj, Sudhir Kerketta and Xavier Soreng that traces why a disproportionately large number of Adivasis are incarcerated…
Where have all the forests gone? Van Gujjars discover dwindling green cover along traditional migration routes
17-Jun-2021
The annual migration of the Van Gujjars in the summer of 2021, one of the hottest seasons many experienced, made them pause and ponder on the impact of climate change. The Van Gujjars, like other Adivasi and forest dwelling communities, have a deep understanding of nature and how the slightest rise in temperature, and a…
Migration is not really a choice Adivasi community members travel in family groups to Ambadi, ‘settle down’ near the roadside
26-May-2021
Ambadi is a small town in Bhiwandi taluka. As it is a centrally located area, many people from the Jawahar and Mokhada talukas of Palghar district migrate, often on foot, to this place in search of work. They belong to the Thakur, Warli, Katkari communities and travel in family groups. However, once they reach, the…