Jaipal Singh Munda: A Voice for Adivasi Rights | Takra Village, Jharkhand

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Explore Takra village in Kutti district, Jharkhand, the birthplace of Jaipal Singh Munda, a renowned Adivasi leader. Learn about his journey from St. Paul Uchapratni School to Oxford University and his relentless advocacy for Adivasi rights. Meet residents like Asghar, facing challenges accessing education, and hear their aspirations for a high school in Jaipal Singh's name. Discover the legacy of Jaipal Singh Munda and the ongoing struggles of Adivasi communities in India.

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00:00 Do you know whose village this is?

00:02 Yes.

00:03 Whose?

00:04 Jaipal Singh Munda.

00:05 Do you know whose village this is?

00:07 Jaipal Singh Munda.

00:09 Hi, my name is Asghar and I am 25 km away from Pradhani Rachi in Takra village.

00:16 Takra village is in Kuti district and behind me is the holy temple of Saint Paul.

00:21 Takra village is the same village where Jaipal Singh Munda was born and this is the same school where he got his primary education.

00:28 After that he went to Great Britain, England and studied further from Oxford University.

00:33 After that he came to Jharkhand and continuously protested against the issue of tribalism and raised the issue of tribalism.

00:38 The name of Jaipal Singh Munda is also mentioned as a great tribal leader and is also known as a protestor and intellectual.

00:57 How far did you study?

00:59 Till the inter.

01:00 Till the inter?

01:01 Yes.

01:02 And then you left your studies?

01:03 Yes.

01:04 When did you leave your studies?

01:05 It's been two years.

01:06 It's been two years?

01:07 Yes.

01:08 So why did you leave your studies?

01:09 I had money problems.

01:11 And I don't have a college here.

01:14 I had an interview here.

01:16 So I came here.

01:17 So you have been working as a labourer for two years?

01:19 Yes.

01:20 To run the house?

01:21 Yes.

01:23 What is the situation like in Jharkhand?

01:27 There is no high school or college here.

01:40 It is not possible for children to study further here.

01:45 They have to go 15-16 kilometres away.

01:51 For college and high school, they have to go 7-8 kilometres.

01:56 Whereas here, Jaipal Singh Munda is known as the village of Marangonke.

02:03 I am in a financial crisis.

02:11 I didn't have Rs. 8000 when my parents couldn't send me.

02:18 So I left my studies.

02:22 We want a high school in our village so that poor children can study well.

Jaipal Singh Munda: A Voice for Adivasi Rights | Takra Village, Jharkhand

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