These women fight for their own communities’ land, forests and water. In the process, they clash against the might of the state and often risk their lives.
Jharkhand Janadhikar Mahasabha, which has development economist Jean Dreze as its member, NREGA Watch, Adivasi Women’s Network and People’s Union for Civil Liberties, were among the 25 bodies that submitted a letter to state DGP.