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One square meal: How this non-tribal forest-dweller family survives without FRA recognition in Odisha -Sanghamitra Dubey and Ravisha Poddar

-Down to Earth

Srikumar Khadi’s claim to his land in Odisha’s Sundergarh district is over a century old; but it still awaits recognition

Srikumar Khadi’s great-grandparents moved to Bhuin-Jor from Dhamakpur in Odisha’s Sundergarh district around 100 years ago. They were offered a small piece of land in the forest by Bhuin-Jor’s inhabitants.

They settled in the forest with the passage of time and started using the land as a homestead. They also used to cultivate basic food products for their livelihood.

Today, a few generations later, Srikumar Khadi, a 55-year-old descendent of the Khadi family, lives on the same land. The land, which is about 12 to 20 decimals in area, serves as a home for his family of seven.

Srikumar is the sole breadwinner trying to meet the daily needs and requirements of life. He is responsible for the well-being of five children — three daughters and two sons who have little education and basic living conditions.

His family mostly depends on resources provided by the villagers and other forest dwellers. Srikumar also uses forest products for earning his livelihood. Unfortunately, his earnings seem to be insufficient to fulfill the needs of his family.

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