Shashank Deora

January 6, 2017

Dhurmaras: A Crucible of Conflicts

Struggling to gain recognition and access to their rights as a community living at the fringes of the forests and off the forest produce, the villagers of Dhurmaras attempt to make the best out of the situation they are in, hoping the government will address their issues and see them as contributors to society
January 6, 2015

Migration among the Madia of Bastar: Assessing its Worth

Describing the risks in migration and the burden it places on those left behind as well as the changes it has brought about in the people and their lives, this article explores options for generating a similar income within the village itself while acknowledging the lure of migration