Towards the end of this assessment process, participants decided to present a land petition at the village assembly and with officials of the revenue department, in an attempt to broaden their network of support and draw attention to their rights. The focus of the assessment was neglect of government officials and elected representatives. Participants also recognized that gaps in information and communication related to the Katkari’s legal rights as residents of tribal lands, worsen the situation by keeping from public view illegal advantages held by wealthy landowners. The paper provides a brief overview of this situation.
Authors and Publishers
Buckles, Daniel J.
Khedkar, R.
Patil, D.
Ghevde, B.
Data provider
International Development Research Centre (IDRC·CRDI)
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