Conference on "Status, Development Trend and Future of Santals" at Rourkela, Orissa during 10th and 11th, February, 2002
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All India Conference on Status, Development Trend and Future of SANTALS at Civic Centre Rourkela February 10-11, 2002
Organised by:All India ASECA, 2133 Lodi Road Complex, New Delhi 110 003, Assisted by:ASECA, Birsa Club, IATA, Raghugal Yuvak Sangha and other Concerned residents of Rourkela.
INTRODUCTION
ASECAs or any other voluntary organisations are functioning at various places and levels with identical/similar objectives. It is observed that each functions at a pre-defined area with local/ regional focus. The process of exchange of ideas/experience among organisations/ individuals is minimal or absent. When the whole world is flooded with information and people talk about the concept of Global Village, it is unfortunate not to have communication links. Flow of information is the key to become effective and efficient as an institution. In the absence of mutual communication, growth and co-operation prospects suffer. Its impact is visible through under performance and weariness of the associations. There are other important aspects too. Mutual understanding through continuous dialogue foster unity and consensus to deal with contentious issues and it makes decision making process easier. So an attempt has been made to bring together associations and concerned people so as to facilitate dissemination of information on the topics chosen for the Conference. Main organisations invited to present their views are: ASECAs (Jharkhand, Orissa & West Bengal), All India Majhi Madwa, Adim Owar Jarpa, Bhubaneswar, Santal Engineers' Association, All India Santali Writers' Association, Jhargram, All Orissa Ol Chiki Students' Association, Rairangpur. Other individuals have also been invited to present their viewpoints.
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
The programme aims at gathering the views of participants for the development of a network to pursue and foster co-operation and involvement. This attempt is to bring together different people under a common platform. The idea is to generate public opinion through open discussion/ deliberation so as to identify problem areas, arrive at a conclusion with feasible solution(s) and implementation plan. Documentation of views is the main thrust and focus instead of continuing with oral tradition.
METHODOLOGY
Conference - cum -Workshop methodology would be adopted leading to formulation of a broad action plan. The speakers are free to express their views. Participants are not allowed to interrupt the proceedings for maintaining the discipline. They are also free to express views in writing after the session which ensures their active participation.
PARTICIPANTS' PROFILE
This programme has been designed for representatives from voluntary organisations, social organisations who take decisions and contribute to organisational decision making process and also individuals who take keen interest in the welfare of Santals. As far as possible please avoid bringing small children.
SPEAKERS AND PAPERS
Oraganisations / persons interested to talk on a subject given in the programme schedule should send the copies of their paper in advance so that the same can be distributed to the participants. For making the presentation better and easier to follow, speakers will be using transparencies during the presentation. Please note that presentation through transparencies shall be strictly adhered to. Due to limitation of time, it may not be possible to give opportunity to all for the presentation but the paper submitted will be published for the purpose of future reference. Organisations/individuals are requested to submit their articles latest by 31.1.2002 at B/18, LIC Colony, Naya Bazar, Rourkela 769010
REGISTRATION FEE
A delegate's registration fee is Rs 100/- (Rupees One hundred only). The fee includes accommodation and food charge. However, interested and/or able persons are requested to generously contribute either Rs500/- or Rs 200/- as delegate cum donation fee in order to help the organisers for making better arrangements. ASECA, Rourkela will receive the local contribution. Persons/Organisations interested to sponsor various activities are most welcome. For further enquiry please contact Mr. Arjun Murmu on phone #0661-600 634 or Mr. Madan Mohan Tudu 0661-600 505
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The Conference was held as per schedule on 10th & 11th February, 2002 at Rourkela, Orissa
(10.2.2002)
1. Dr. P.C. Hembram, Chairman, Jharkhand Public Service Commission (Presided over)
2. Mr. Ajit Das, Hon'ble MLA, Rourkela, Chief Guest
3. Mrs. Saraswati Hembram, Ex-Minister, Govt. of Orissa and presently President, Orissa Pradesh Mahila Congress Committee, Chief Speaker
4. Mr. Lal Mohan Baskey, General Secretary, ASECA, Rairangpur, Orissa Head Office, Hon'ble Guest
5. Mr. Pitabas Mishra, Editor, Dainik Mail, Hon'ble Guest
6. Mr. Jadumani Beshra, General Secretary, All India Santali Writers' Association, Jhargram, West Bengal, Hon'ble Guest
(11.2.2002)
1. Dr. P.C. Hembram, Presided over
2. Mrs. Droupadi Murmu, Hon'ble Minister, Govt. of Orissa, Chief Guest
3. Mr. Sudam Marndi, Hon'ble MLA, Chief Speaker
4. Mrs. Saraswati Hembram, Hon'ble Guest
5. Mr. Bajinath Soren, International Santal Council, Jamshedpur, Hon'ble Guest
6. Mr. Rupchand Hansda, President, All India Santali Writers' Association, Hon'ble Guest
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Papers submitted by:
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WHO WERE THE FIRST HUMAN BEING OF BHARAT ?
The Findings of the Genome Diversity in Indian Population Project (GENDIP) in India. (Genetic Study by Scientist)
Their conclusion: The fist inhabitants of India were the Austro-Asiatic Linguistic group of tribals, i.e. the Khasis, "SANTAL", Hos, Mundaris, Gonds, Lodhas, etc.
Source:- (The Pioneer, 23rd. July 2000)
For Further Information on this Study, contact
Proff. Partha P Majumdar, M.D., P HD., India Statistical Institute(ISI),203, B.T. Road, Kolkata, INDIA, Email:- ppm@isical.ernet.net
10 MOST SANTAL POPULATED DISTRICTS IN INDIA AND 10 MOST TRIBAL POPULATED COUNTRY IN THE WORLD
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Sl. No. |
District Name |
Total Population |
Santal Pouplation |
%age of Santals |
Sl. No. |
Country Name |
Population |
Share of National Population |
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|
|
(million) |
(percent) |
|||||||
|
1 |
Undivided Mednipur |
8,331,919 |
1,333,107 |
16 |
1 |
India |
63.0 |
07 |
|
|
2 |
Dumka |
1,495,709 |
568,370 |
38 |
2 |
Myanmar |
14.0 |
33 |
|
|
3 |
Mayurbhanj |
1,884,580 |
567,282 |
30 |
3 |
Mexico |
10.9 |
12 |
|
|
4 |
Bardhman |
6,050,605 |
363,036 |
06 |
4 |
Peru |
09.0 |
40 |
|
|
5 |
Giridih |
2,225,480 |
356,077 |
16 |
5 |
Philippines |
06.0 |
09 |
|
|
6 |
Bankura |
2,805,065 |
336,607 |
12 |
6 |
Bolivia |
05.6 |
70 |
|
|
7 |
Purulia |
2,224,577 |
333,686 |
15 |
7 |
Guatemala |
04.6 |
47 |
|
|
8 |
Sahibganj |
736,835 |
309,471 |
42 |
8 |
Ecuador |
03.8 |
38 |
|
|
9 |
Jalpaiguri |
2,800,543 |
280,054 |
10 |
9 |
Papua New Guinea |
03.0 |
77 |
|
|
10 |
Dhanbad |
2,674,651 |
240,718 |
09 |
10 |
United States |
02.0 |
01 |
NEHRU’s VISION
Pdt. Jawahar Lal Nehru’s Address in an All India Conference of Tribes at Jagdalpur (Bastar District, Madhya Pradesh) in March 1955
"Wherever you live, you should live in your own way. This is what I want you to decide yourselves. How would you like to live? Your old customs and habits are good. We want that they should survive but at the same time we want that you should be educated and should do your part in the welfare of the country"
Nehru’s "Panchsheel i.e. five fundamental principles for Tribal upliftment
EVENTS INFLUENCING SANTALS’ LIFE
1765 Military mobilization to bring Santhal Pargana under Bristish Rule;
1780-85 Tilka Majhi led tribal revolt & managed to injure British army Chief;
1832-33 Formation of Damin-i-Koh; Kherwal revolt under the leadership of Bhagirathi, Dubai Gosai and Patel Singh;
1855 June 30th :The famous Santal Hul by Vir Sido & Kanhu Murmu;
1874 Kherwal movement shot into fame under leadership of Bhagirathi Majhi;
1905 May 5th.; Birth day of Guru Gomke Pdt. Raghunath Murmu;
1929 Simon Commission presented with memorandum which demanded the formation of Jharkhand Sate;
1930 Separation of Bihar and Orissa from Bengal Presidency;
1935 "Ol Chiki"(Writing Script) for Santali Language Invented;
1938 Formation of Adivasi Mahasabha from Unnati Samaj;
1947 On Dec 28 :All India Jharkhand Party came into inception;
1949 The Santhal Pargana Tenancy Act prohibiting sale or transfer of Tribal Land;
1955 Demand for a separate state submitted before the state re-organisation commission which were however turned down;
1963 Jharkhand Party led by Jay Pal Singh merged with the Congress;
1971 Chotanagpur and Santhal Pargana given special financial power to accelerate the pace of development in the area;
1972 JMM formed by Sibu Soren for the creation of Jharkhand State;
1974-75 Tribal Sub plan introduced and integrated tribal development Projects established;
1979 June 2nd :Left Front Govt. of W. Bengal recognized "Ol Chiki" Script;
1984 BJP joined the movement for separate Sate of Vananchal Comprising 18 districts of South Bihar;
1985 September 25 :All Jharkhand Students’ Union formed;
1989 The Committee on Jharkhand Matters (COJM) constituted by the Centre to look into the demand of Statehood;
1990 The COJM submitted its report suggesting two alternative of Union territory or an Autonomous Politico-Administrative Structure for the region
1990 The All Jharkhand Students Union floated the Jharkhand People’s Party led by Dr. Ram Dayal Munda;
1994 On January 6 :Mr. Laloo Yadav, then Bihar CM declared in Ranchi that Jharkhand Development Council bill will be passed in Budget Session;
1995 The Jharkhand Area Autonomous Council (JAAC) was formed;
1998 BJP Which has taken up the issue of statehood in 1984 as its political Agenda calling the Vananchal instead of Jharkhand, went ahead to draft a proposal for its creation with the Bihar Sate reorganization Bill in 1998, However it could not be passed in Parliament as the then BJP government fell;
2000 July 24 :The Bihar State Reorganization Bill introduced in Lok Sobha;
August 2 :The bill to create separate State of Jharkhand passed by voice vote in Lok Sabha;
August 11 :Parliament approved the formation of Jharkhand by passing of the Bihar reorganization bill 2000 when Rajya Sabha passed it by voice vote;
August 25 :President Mr. Kocheril Raman Narayanan approved the Bihar reorganization bill 2000;
October 12 :The Centre issued the gazette notification stating November 15 to be the appointment date for the formation of new Jharkhand Government;
Midnight of 14/15 : November Mr. Prabhat Kumar and Mr. Babulal Marandi are sworn in as fist Governor & CM of Jharkhand State respectively ;
(N.B.- THIS IS NOT A COMPLETE LIST)
WORLD’S CONCERN FOR TRIBAL/INDIGENOUS PEOPLE
Copenhagen Declaration:
The World Social Development Summit held between 6-12 March 1995 in Copenhagen Denmark adopted a declaration and programme of action which represent a new consensus or the need to put people at the centre of development. Among the ground breaking agreements made by the world leaders in the Declaration are ten commitments to :
(i) Eradicate absolute poverty by a target date to be set by each country.
(ii) Support full employment as a basic policy goal.
(iii) Promote social integration based on the enhancement and protection of all human rights.
(iv) Achieve equality and equity between women and men.
(v) Accelerate the development of Africa and the least developed countries.
(vi) Ensure that structural adjustment programmes include social development goals
(vii) Increase resources allocated to social development.
(viii) Create "an economic, political, social, cultural and legal environment that will enable people to achieve social development"".
(ix) Attain universal and equitable access to education and primary health care.
(x) Strengthen cooperation for social development through the UN.
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This is not to test your general knowledge but to survey the opinion. You may like to send your responses in the e-mail address allindiaaseca@hotmail.com
1) In your opinion, which is the most appropriate word that identifies the people in today's gathering ? (in a conference or a gathering)
a)Santal b)Santhal c)Santhial d)Saontal e)Sonthal f)Satar g)Sandal h)Sangtal i)Sental j)Samtal k)Hor l)Har m)Kherwal n)Adivasi o)Tribe p)Munda q)Indigenous people r)Jharkhandi s)S.T. t)Dalit
2) In your perception which is the most important for a Santal ?
a)Culture/Religion b) Ol Chiki Script c)Tradition d)Inclusion of Language in 8th Schedule of the Constitution of India e)Santal Identity
3) What is the approximate percentage of population of Santals in India ?
a)1% b) 2% c)3% d)4.5%
4)What is the approximate percentage of Santal population in Jharkhand ?
a)10% b) 18% c)20% d)25%
5)What is/are the direct benefit of Eighth Schedule ?
a)Printing in Currency b) Secondary Education c) Translation of Central Act. d)Language Paper in UPSC Exam. e)All
6)What is the criterion for a language to be included in the 8th schedule of the Constitution of India?
a) State of Development b) No. of Speakers c)Writing Script d)Literature e)No standard Criteria
7) In your opinion why Santal Language is not getting official recognition ?
a)No Pressure Group b)No Consensus among santals c)No interest from State Govt. d)No interest from Central Govt.
8)How do you feel if a Santal Woman sells the ricebeer(Handi) in the street ?
a)Bad b)Happy c)No reaction
9) What is the reason for selling ricebeer(Handi) in the street ?
a)source of extra income b)source of livelihood c)business d)poverty e)ignorance of value of Handi in Santal rituals
10) Do you agree with the Land Mark Judgement of SC by Justice K.T. Thomas and Justice R.P. Sethi that " Tribal can't be prosecuted for bigamy under IPC"
a)Yes b)No c)Some extent d)Can't Say
11) What is common to the maximum numbers of Santals today ?
a)Language b)Physiological appearance c)Surname d)Religion e) Culture f)Tradition
12) Which among the following is the third major religious community in the erstwhile state of Bihar ?
a)Hindu b)Muslim c)Christian d)Swarna
13) How many Santal groom can afford "Ganang"(Bride price) ?
a)Some b)Many c)All d)Can't Say
14) During a Santal social function like marriage we experience:
a)excessive expenditure b)confusion/chaos c)cordial atmosphere d)difficulties e)a,b & d
15) Whether Santals need Uniform Civil Code ?
a)Yes b)No c)Can't say
16) What is our religion as per Law of the Land?
a)Sarna b)Kherwal c)Hindu d)Christian e)All f)None
17) Do you like All India ASECA should organise this type of conference ?
a)Yes b)No
18) In which way you can assist this organisation to hold the next conference ?
a)Participation b)Sponsorship c)Resource person
19) Next venue you would like to suggest for the conference ?
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Office: 2133, Lodi Road Complex, New Delhi – 110 003
No. 1/1C/AIASECA/02 March 04, 2002
Sub: Conference on Status, Development Trend and Future of Santals on 10-11 February, 2002 at Civic Centre, Rourkela
Dear Madam/Sir,
You would be glad to know that All India Conference on Status, Development Trend and Future of Santals was held successfully as per schedule. We had the following guests for the occasion: 1) Mrs. Droupadi Murmu, Hon’ble Minister, Government of Orissa, 2) Mrs. Saraswati Hembram, Ex-Minister, Government of Orissa 3) Mr. Sudam Marndi, Hon’ble MLA 4) Dr. P. C. Hembram, Chairman, Jharkhand Public Service Commission 5) Mr. Ajit Das, Hon’ble MLA 6) Mr. Lal Mohan Baskey, General Secretary, ASECA, Rairangpur, Orissa 6) Mr. Pitabas Mishra, Editor, Utkal Mail 7) Mr. Rupchand Hansda and Mr. Jadumani Besra of All India Santali Writers’ Association, Jhargram and 8) Mr. Bajinath Soren. The success of the conference is attributed to the gracious presence of the above guests, delegates from far places like Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai and Vishakhapatnam, All Orissa Ol Chiki Students’ Association, Jumid Kherwal, Cuttack, supporters of Language Movement, representatives from various ASECAs, concerned individuals from various places and residents of Rourkela. We as organizer had immense interaction with the people, which provided us inspiration and impetus to carry on this kind of activities.
I have the pleasure in forwarding Resolution which was passed after due deliberation during the Conference. Please feel free to write us if some individual or organisation is pursuing some of the points listed in the Resolution so that we will not take up those activities to save time and money. Your feed back and your desire to take up some of the activities would enable us to finalise the future strategy to achieve the target.
We thankfully and sincerely acknowledge the support extended by various corporate houses, individuals, friends from abroad, delegates, Press, local administration, volunteers and residents of Rourkela. We express our heartfelt gratitude to the office bearers and members of ASECA, Rourkela who were instrumental in making all arrangements.
We solicit your good will and we are hopeful of getting the same in the future. The society is in need of close association and continuous meaningful dialogue through effective networking.
Your valuable suggestions and involvement are most welcome. Johar.
Yours sincerely,
(P. C. HEMBRAM)
General Secretary
Resolution passed after deliberation in the Conference on Status, Development Trend and Future of Santals during 10th & 11th February 2002 at Rourkela, Orissa
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Odisa
pono0 renag rawrkelare 2002 sal renag pHebruwari 10 ar 11 ma.hi0 hilogag bHaro0
jaka0 san0az kowag maraf miwun re gal maraw ka0e sar akan ka0Hako
1. sav0a re menag a.0u, semleD eman ko ketejx 0e huyug-a | ona la.giD 0e Do sav0a rin je0e hozge seleDog sav0e taka puysa. gozo emog 0e huyug-a | sav0are bHa.la.y jumiD\ ar gal maraw 0oNge Dohoy la.giD mapaqi ko semleD ko ar hoz ko citHi korenag 0ela Doko ruwa.z ma;|
2. bHaro0 sorkar ar pono0 sorkar olog pazhaw ar ca.krig somoy renag subiDHa niyom ko paqay ma ar nova ni0i besorkari tHav rehoNko la.guyma |
3. pe isi lakH kHon dHer hozag roz, nova roz renag ol (ol ciki) ar soros savheD menag 0uluj san0aziDo sombiDHan renag ira.l DHap reDo mano0 Do a.wri qamay | menkHan kom hoz0e rozag roz Do sombiDHan re mano0 ko qam akag-a | bHaro0 sorkar logon 0e san0azi Do sombiDHan renag ira.l DHapre mano0 e emayma |
4. bHaro0 sorkar nova bay meD lu0urag kHan parlyament renij birODHi pati ar etag mano0an gomke ko nehorako0e huyug-a nova bakHra miDta.f besorkari bil (Private Bill) ko a.guyma |
5. skul kHon yunibHarsiti DHa.bij san0azi Do em. ai. el. pepar 0ahe:nma | bHaro0 jaka0 rin san0az kowag bugi - ol renag standard (Standard) la.giD san0azi 0e olog bakHra silabos Do jahaN 0inaf; ge ganog miD lekage 0ahe:nma |
6. nesnal literesi mison san0azi olog bebos0Hay Dohoyma | eN:deyena jo0o hoz sikna.0 renag ka0HaDo sa..rig-a |
7. sarna Do DHorom kana men0e kenDro sorkar ar pono0 sorkar ko ba0awma ar akowag rekod koreko ol ma | onakHan hoz lekHa somoyre ar bafma jahaNn sorkari kam kaj\re hozko bako aNDagog-a |
8. a.Diba.si ar horijon pa.tHwa.ko la.giD metrik maMAf ar metrik 0ayomag staypeN:d dHerog ma |
9. san0az kowag miDta.f; sav0a a..ri ar miD 0e parabog iDika0e jo0o hozag heN:sar a.guy0e huyug-a | hozko 0alare nova la.giD ce0na a.guy la.giD ka.mihora ehob la.k0ig kana |
10. kenDro sorkar ar pono0 sorkar ko jaher renag tHav ar cinha. Doko ba0aw ma | sorkar jaher jo0on la.giD gozo sopohoD ar moMe bapaqi ko la.giD ka.wdi gozoy emog ma |
11. kolka0a rediO] steson lekage ]Odisa, jHarkHo:Nd ar asam re menag rediO] steson kHon san0azi akHza ucHa.nog ma | onakore menag telibHijon sentar kHon hoN: san0azi program Do ucHa.nog ma |
12. asam re menag ko san0az hoN: bHaro0 Disom renag etag pono0re menagko san0az lekage sombiDHan reyag subiDHa. ar Dug Daram ko qam ma | bHaro0 sorkar ar asam sorkar nova kHa.to kin mita.w ma |
13. Dilli, ]Odisa, jHarkHoN:d, asam ar pucHim
bafla re san0az enej sereq ar savheD u0na.w la.giD soN:s0Ha ko benawog ma |
sorkar urDu ekademi, ponjabi ekademi ar soN:skru0 ekademi lekanag san0azi ekademi
ko benaz ma |
dowonload resolution in English | download resolution in Santali
Letter dated 18.3.2002 received from:
Mr. Bajel Majhi, OAS (I), Kendrapara, Orissa
Glad to receive your nice letter along with the resolution taken at Rourkela conference held on 10 & 11th February, 2002. My feeling is that the above conference was not represented by "SANTALS" of all parts of India. I did not find any Bengal or Assam representatives there. Though the resolutions have ended in ominous number thirteen the main objective is to enlist "OL Chiki" in 8th Schedule. I do not know whether the members of All India ASECA are aware of the past of Language Revolution like "Oriya" language. It needs a tremendous ground work to strengthen its root first in below grass root level. It should be dealt by a "Language Revival Forum" represented by members from all states of Santal living states who are expert in Santali language as well as culture who can be capable to convince the language Franchise Commission of India.
Similarly a National Santal Language Revival Students’ Forum may be formed with its State counterparts in each Santal speaking states of India. The State Forum should form its branches in each colleges of Santali speaking areas. The spring for spreading of Ol Chiki has dried down in Orissa and Bihar which requires immediate restoration. This work can be given to students Forum of each College as stated above. Similarly demand for enhancement of stipend should go to respective Govt. from each college organized by student forum.
You have already suggested to table a private bill by opposition leaders in Parliament. You are perhaps well aware of the Govt. statistics of Santali speaking population. But Santali knowing population is very negligible as per Govt. statistics. In order to overcome this hurdles we should increase santali knowing population to a measurable extent.
I suggest, after strengthening our love for "Ol Chiki" which is not yet found universality at least in santali dominated state a resolution for demanding inclusion of "Ol Chiki" in 8th Schedule would certainly fail as evident from experience of the past.
Please organize the ground work first, strengthen it and nurture it. It is a stupendous task. Several meetings similar to Rourkela is a must in all corners of santali speaking states. It is a revolution of a great language of great nation. It should be handled as it should be.
Thanking you and your organization.
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Letter dated 26.3.2002 received from:
Mr. Somanath Hansdah, Sr. Stores Officer (C&W), S.E. Rly., Garden Reach, Kolkata
Thank you for your letter dated 04th Mar 2002. I have received the Resolution passed after the deliberation in the conference on Status, Development Trend and Future of Santals at Rourkela. This is to intimate you that, I had also participated in the deliberations. The resolutions are path breaking, but to make it happen actually in the appropriate level will demand tremendous activity/actions from not only one organization, but also from different organizations and individuals (Santals first). I would like to furnish some opinions which may be helpful / useful for achieving the objectives/resolution.
These are the few points I thought are of immense helpful for implementing the ongoing process for development of Santals in different ways.
With these words I conclude. Waiting for your Response.
May Marang Buru and Jaher Ayo bless us.
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