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Abhijit Mohanty

In Photos: Fire in Odisha’s Simlipal Biosphere Reserve has put Mankidia Adivasis in jeopardy

While the authorities blame the ‘unsustainable’ collection of mahua flowers and poaching for the blaze, this is disputed by the local community.

Abhijit Mohanty
· Mar 11, 2021 · 11:30 am
Adivasis in Odisha have not benefited from decades-old government schemes to combat malnutrition

Anganwadi centres in the state are poorly equipped as per guidelines of the flagship Integrated Child Development Services scheme.

Abhijit Mohanty
· Apr 04, 2018 · 08:30 pm
After Vedanta victory, Niyamgiri hills Adivasis turn to another challenge – reviving native crops

Judicious use of wild uncultivated foods and revival of indigenous crops are helping the Dongria Kondh tribe boost food security.

Abhijit Mohanty
· Sep 24, 2017 · 08:30 pm