Thanks Gladson.Every word of your statement is true to the core and has always been so.This applies not only to the civil societies but also to all other agencies including governments,educational and other institutions.Nothing has changed in 63 years of Independence and has gone worse in Jharkhand since its creation 9 years ago and our so called tribal leaders have been party to it. But why have we depended on others so long. Is it because, we have become used to hand outs? Or may be the centuries of exploitation and sub jugation has left us helpless, voiceless and ruderless and struggling for two meals in a day and roof over our heads. What ever is the reason,its about time we should wake up and stand up and fight for our share of benifits in emerging India.We the educated Adivasi people should spare some time for the benifit of the rest of the community because we have depended on others too long.Its about time we form our own NGOs and work for our own people. But it takes time to know the ropes and need financial support and training in the beginning.Similarly our tribal leaders need to know how to govern and do useful work for all the people. You have a good start and we support your efforts but we have to involve others as well. Dhuni soren
