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There
are certain burning
issues about Patalkot
and its people which
need to be addressed
here. Everyone who
has seen Patalkot
in late 80s or early
90s can easily find
out the drastic
changes in the valley.
Deforestation is
on its high. The
situation is really
very sickening now.
Biotic pressure
from the outer world
has made Patalkot
life like hell.
Although, the Government
bodies sanction
different kinds
of funds from time
to time for the
upliftment of these
tribals but the
funds are never
made available to
the tribes. The
timely sanction
of funds to the
tribal development
agencies is being
read by every citizen
through print media.
The where about
of these sanctioned
funds is a matter
of worry, as the
life of tribals
is still in a pathetic
condition. When
the tribals are
questioned about
these funds, they
get frustrated.
The economical growth
of the area and
developments claimed
so far is literally
zero.
Tribals
have been cheated
by science workers
too. These so called
researchers come
and uproot the important
medicinal plants,
gather information
and publish research
papers. In this
way, many important
and rare herbal
plants have been
disappearing in
the valley. There
are certain NGOs
working for development
of Patalkot and
its people, I know,
they are more interested
in their self-development.
Over-exploitation
of plants like Safed
musli, Chironji,
Sarpagandha, Kalihari,
Anantmool, Antmool
and Bach has made
them endangered
species.
The
tribes mainly depend
upon the yields
that they grow in
their fields or
at the hill slopes.
The yeilds chiefly
comprises; Maize
(Zea mays), Jowar
(Sorgham vulgare),
Urad (Phaseolus
mungo), Millets
(Picorrhiza kurrova),
Beans, Wheat etc.
Tribal life is fully
dependent up on
plant resource.
They collect minor
forest produce and
sell it to local
broker or market.
Water scarcity is
also a major problem
in summer. Families
walk out of the
valley for earning
money; it’s
called as “Chaitua
Palayan”.
On
the economical point
of view, Patalkot
is having rich forest
wealth but due to
the lack of communication
with Government
and also non-availability
of proper market,
tribals have to
move away for earning.
This makes valley
omitted all customs
and diversity.
Presently, it is
the need of the
hour to provide
basic facilities
to these tribes
but in a properly
managed way. Palaayan
should be stopped
completely so that
the culture and
rituals of tribes
of this region remain
live.
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