Social activists from across the country express views on indigenous democracy and social change at ‘Samvad’ event
Ranchi: On the second day of the three-day Silver Jubilee celebration of the social and cultural organisation ‘Samvad’, various programmes were organised at the local SDC Auditorium. Representatives from different states of the country held extensive discussions on the concept of “indigenous democracy” through seminars, poetry sessions and cultural performances.
In different sessions organised under the programme, important issues such as strengthening self-governance and local governance systems in Jharkhand, climate change and livelihoods, environmental crisis and challenges of sustainable lifestyles, and the role of women in the preservation and reconstruction of tribal and folk culture were discussed.
Rajendra Singh, popularly known as the “Waterman” of the country, said that climate change is a result of the weakening relationship between humans and nature. He said that environmental crises arise when human sensitivity moves away from nature. He also emphasised that India’s traditional lifestyle once served as a guide for the world, but the current distance from it is a matter of concern. If we do not adopt our roots and responsibilities towards nature, the crisis will deepen further.
Collective cultural performances by tribal artists attracted the audience at the event. A painting competition and poetry session also showcased various shades of creativity. On this occasion, the well-known film ‘Jharia’, based on the life of Padma Shri awardee Simone Oraon and directed by Biju Toppo, was screened and appreciated by the audience.
Honoured with Navachar Award
During the event, social workers who have done outstanding work in social service and creative fields were honoured with the “Navachar Award”. Social activists from different parts of the country—Rukmani Rao, Dayamani Barla, Ashok Singh, Vijay Pratap, Ghanshyam, Sameer, Deepak Bada, Shekhar, Anna, Ramesh, Dushyant, Ashok Singh, Bitiya Murmu, Bhavanand, Dobro, Sudhir Pal, Sharad, Prabhakar, Rakesh, Dilip, Pankaj Panda, Kundan, Shashi Barla, Shravani, James Heranj, Harish Alda, Munna, Parvati, Nalinikant, Saif, Arun, Sushila, Gulab, Rosalia, Ashwini, Purnima Biruli, Annie Tudu and Rekha—actively participated.
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