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EXODUS OF KATKARI CHILDREN ?

- Sunday, May 06, 2007

Illiteracy, ignorance and illnesses are a common phenomenon in Adiwasi villages or hamlets across the country. It is also common that they are deprived of their basic needs, such as roads, electricity and the most common being food and potable water. Some people address them nomadic, illiterate, and work hard for them, but when they do not get any positive response, they give up! Some people do their best; but never think of adiwasies as their part of mission. Some people work hard, give their best but never reach to the roots! The root cause being undeveloped of adiwasi, specially the Katkari tribe of Raigad does not lie in iliteracy alone. Being unemployed and ignorant is the other part, which propelled them to resort to various unwanted avenues to earn their breads. In addition, this is the harsh reality of their life that they became the most vulnerable agent at the hands of influential and political people of the society. It is also observed that the Constitutional rights of these

Save Vulture

- Thursday, April 23, 2015

Save vultures Vultures are birds of prey that live in communities and anthropogenic environments and are generally very dependent on human activities. The Vulture underwent dramatic declines in India and other Asian countries during the 1990s and 2000s according to the experts. In the case of vulture decline, the main cause is the use of diclofenac as a pain-killer for livestock. Vulture consumed diclofenac pestered carcasses and died. Today there is a ban using veterinary diclofenac but disappearing Vulture indicates a suspect use of the drug in villages by vaterian doctor. Decline in vulture population increases the number of wild dogs, and they carry diseases (rabies) from rotting carcasses and are responsible for thousands of human deaths. Today in India, 30,000 people die from rabies each year, these dogs bite causes extra burden on the government for treating the victims. Resear

MOVING HOUSE: Migrant Landless Katkari

- Monday, March 23, 2015

Chronological index shows that Katkari tribes are aborigines of India . Following the British invasion katkari habitation in forest restricted. Katkari’s livelihood had dependent on forest sources, after imposing ban they reduced to bonded labor gradually. Even today, they live an insignificant life. The British had defeated Pune’s last Maratha Empire in 1818, and their sovereignty established over Indian land Katkari’s main source of livelihood was to make katha from the tree of Acacia Catechu. Before invasion forestland were open to the people. British’ interest was to rule and exploit the resources so they restricted the people who were dependent on forestland, among those katkari tribe was the worst affected as forest was their main source of livelihood. In some places, as vatandari , Landlords had owned a chunk of forestland; some took the land on lease and collaborated with British. British imposed taxes on forest resources. Thus, the Katkari had d

HEALTH CRISIS IN RAIGAD

- Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Health infrastructure in Raigad is considerably in a pathetic state. if you take a random stock of the primary health centers ( PHC ), of the district, you will find that the PHC are gravely sick across the district. Women face a host of health problems throughout their life cycle. However, affirmative policies and programs with regard to women’s position in India are advanced, health aspects of women and children remains grim in many part of the district, specially tribal and marginalized families are at greater risk. Many government health schemes do not reach to them. Many interior villages and hamlets did not have health services close to their locality. Sub-centers of every primary health center are in dilapidated condition; a few of them in Mahad are Tudil , Telange . Chochinde ( chimbhave ) and Tamhne ( Vinehre ) have no infrastructure. The work of PHC is restricted to target oriented program only, such as family planning and immunization. A preventive measurement based pro

SAVE RAIGAD

- Saturday, October 07, 2006

Raigad district is a part of konkan region, Western Maharashtra, India, spread over 7,100 sq. km. area, adjacent to Mumbai. Strive to make Raigad district more environmental friendly , safe and pollution free. To achieve this goal, we all Raigadite should jointly venture to make this dream come true. Mission impossible to mission possible. This is a open forum for all like minded people to voice their opinions and views concerning Raigad’s current and upcoming events. Upsurge of commercial sex worker, HIV/AIDS, water and air pollution, malnutrition, etc. are emerging every day to grab our poor society. Flood and landslide during rainy season has become a common scenario in the district. Poor health infrastructure is another challenge, River water pollution has become a chronic menace, leading to multiple health hazards. A Recent upcoming issue is SEZ, millions acre of agricultural land would get engulfed by SEZ project, this may put our poor farmers in miserable plight, if not proteste

Clean and Green Ghavare kond village

- Sunday, July 09, 2017

Cleanliness is next to Godliness, is a very old adage, and millions of people knew that cleanliness and hygiene prevents host of health and social problems but people do not take initiative for what they see around them. Today Government initiated a nation wide campaign to make the India green and clean, in-response to the campaign Ghavarekond proved its unity and integrity to make their village green and clean. Swades Foundation had stepped into Ghavarekond Jangamwadi in 2007, the first meeting held with villagers and water and sanitation project gave a hamlet a new outlook and hope as the villagers were deprived of the very basic need i.e. water and sanitation. The journey of the change take a lead and integrity and unity among villagers took a turn that they volunteered a step further for Swade’s projects and a collective decision making process amongst villagers boosted their confidence and they pledged towards a ideal village. A

Safeguarding Devotees and Wildlife: The Heroes Behind the Scenes at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's Grand Coronation Ceremony"

- Wednesday, June 05, 2024

Thousands of devoted followers of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj gathered at Raigad on the 6th of June for the auspicious coronation ceremony in honor of the deity. With the massive crowd comes the inevitable risk of accidents. To tackle any emergencies that may arise, the local administration and the forest department entrust the crucial rescue operations to the capable hands of the Seascape organization from Mahad every year. On June 5, the advance team of Seascape swiftly arrived at Raigad, setting up rescue camps at strategic locations. The rescue strategy was meticulously planned with various specialized teams in place. The Mountaineering Climbing Rescue Team, armed with essential climbing gear, stood prepared to assist any devotees who accidentally slipped or fell into precarious valleys or ridges. Their mission: safely evacuate and transport the injured on stretchers for further medical attention. Furthermore, the team was also trained in rescue operations, ready to handle any e

Save water as you save money

- Thursday, March 05, 2015

- Monday, May 25, 2009

Shailesh Palkar a fearless Journalist receives prestigious awards in journalism

- Saturday, March 16, 2024

Shailesh Palkar intrepid journalist, fearlessly wielded his pen to shed light on the pressing issues that plagued society. With unwavering courage, he fearlessly addressed a myriad of topics, including education, health, and social concerns. His unyielding dedication to the truth and his relentless pursuit of justice earned him the esteemed state-level award for excellence in journalism. No issue was too small or too insignificant for Shailesh Palkar to tackle. From the humblest of villages to the bustling city streets, he fearlessly delved into the core of societal problems and fearlessly confronted them. With each stroke of his pen, he brought to light the basic rights that were denied to the common people and passionately advocated for their justified claims. His voice resonated on behalf of the voiceless, amplifying their struggles and concerns. Not even the treacherous labyrinth of political cunningness could deter Shailesh Palkar from his mission. He fearlessly exposed the intr

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