Tribal Hero Shibu Soren

This book ‘Tribal Hero Shibu Soren’ is the life story of the greatest Adivasi leader of the Jharkhand Movement. It is specifically aimed to make the world, the country and the current generation aware of Shibu Soren’s immense struggle and contribution towards elimination of the money-lending system, creation of a separate Jharkhand state and initiation of various social reform movements among the Adivasis. Popularly and respectfully addressed by some as ‘Guruji’ and by others as ‘Dishom Guru’, he dedicated his entire life for the upliftment of the tribal folk. This book aims to bring to light the known and the unknown facts and facets of a towering personality Shibu Soren.

In the Indian context.

The separate state of Jharkhand was a dream of all. A layout had been made of how it would be. How did this come about? Who made the sacrifices? Where were the people tortured? How many lost their lives? The reason for this book to be written was to document the sacrifices of these people who created Jharkhand. It is a tribute to keep alive their memory and contribution. The book deals with stories of these unsung heroes in six sections. The first highlights the tragedy of those killed by the police. Also those who were caught in cross-firing. The second section comprises stories of revolutionaries who became victims of the mafia and thugs. The third section throws light on the role played by the non-tribal revolutionaries. In the fourth section, the stories are dedicated to the role of women in the Jharkhand Movement. The fifth section discusses about the Role of All Jharkhand Student Union (AJSU). The sixth section brings forth the plight of those who died due to lack of treatment, of natural causes or in accidents. They, however, played a major role in the Movement. It also mentions those who are living and carrying on the good work.

Jharkhand epitomizes a remarkable confluence of diverse natural, cultural, social, political, and geographical facets. This enchanting land flourishes with mellifluous music and resplendent dance. Its people revel in the harmonies of dhol, mandar, and flute, celebrating their collective spirit. Festivals and rituals, such as Karma Puja, Sarhul, Tusu, and Sohrai, underscore nature’s centrality, reflecting its pristine simplicity, allure, and harmony. This comprehensive volume offers a thorough exploration of Jharkhand's multifarious aspects. Spanning 20 chapters, it delves into the state’s historical, geographical, political, social, cultural, and economic dimensions with meticulous scrutiny. Contemporary developments in programs and policies are elucidated, accompanied by insightful statistical diagrams, enabling readers to easily grasp the current landscape. Moreover, the compilation of up-to-date information assists students preparing for various competitive examinations. With 893 objective questions, their corresponding answers, and 50 practice question sets, this book is a unique resource for ambitious young learners seeking to forge their careers. It presents a judicious blend of information, thoughtful data interpretation, analysis, and contemporary facts. The volume is anticipated to be invaluable not only for students targeting competitive exams but also for researchers, educators, and ardent readers eager to delve into the captivating essence of this state. Highlights of Revised and updated 4th Edition • Governance Systems of Major Tribes • Socio-cultural Tradition of Major Tribes • Literature and Litterateurs of Jharkhand • Chhotanagpur Tendency Act, 1908 • Santhal Pargana Tendency Act, 1949 • Land Related Laws in Other States • Displacement and Rehabilitation Policy • Surrender and Rehabilitation Policy, 2009 • Jharkhand Industrialist Policies • Forest and wildlife • Disaster Management • Economic Survey 2022-2023 • Jharkhand Budget 2023-2024 • Statistical Representation of Jharkhand • Current Affairs • Important Questionnaire • Practice Question Sets • Appendices • Jharkhand’s Latest Political Map Included

The state of Jharkhand quintessentially reflects an enormous diversity of natural, cultural, social, political and geographical structures. This exquisite land represents swings of mellifluous music and pulchritudinous dance. Citizens enjoy the tune of dhol, mandar and flute which manifests the spirit of collectivism. The festivals and rituals such as Karma Puja, Sarhul, Tusu, Sohrai symbolize centrality of nature, its pristine simplicity, charm and harmony. This book provides complete information about various aspects of Jharkhand. It contains twenty chapters encompassing meticulous analysis of its historical, geographical, political, social, cultural and economic situations of the state. The contemporary development in terms of programs and policies has been presented along with statistical diagrams, which helps readers to comprehend the current scenario comfortably. In addition, up-to-date information has been compiled to facilitate students appearing for various competitive examinations. 893 objective questions along with their answers and fifty practice question sets make this book unique for young students aspiring to shape up their career. This book renders judicious mix of information, thoughtful interpretation of data, its analysis, and contemporary raw facts. This book is expected to be of great use not only for young students aiming at nailing competitive exams but also for researchers, teachers and avid readers who wish to explore this fascinating state.

The saga of the Indian National Movement; with its unique leadership and ideological foundation; continues to engage those interested in the history of India. Raj to Swaraj: A Textbook on Colonialism and Nationalism in India takes its readers through the panorama of modern Indian history; with all its trials and tribulations; and keeps it intellectually stimulating all through the narrative. This textbook for students attempts to present its case; free from ideological biases. The result of a lifelong engagement with teaching and research; this book incorporates the sharp classroom debates and analysis of bright and committed students; thus enriching its formulations and interpretations. It provides a fresh look at the national struggle for independence and attempts to provoke; promote and unleash; critical and creative thinking among the student community. In the process; it seeks to relieve them from the drudgery of working as intellectual foot soldiers to the authorities in our academia. This book marks a departure from the earlier studies in terms of its new and updated sources as well as in its freedom from the great ideological divides that continue to bedevil our academic life. As such; it avoids both the extremes of woolly sentimentalism and ideology-based debunking. Essentially eclectic and synthesising in its approach; and written in a lucid style; the book covers different phases and facets of our national struggle. To that end; it adopts a thematic; rather than a chronological narrative. The book will prove invaluable for students of political science and modern Indian history; as well as general readers.

Jharkhand, the land of forest, named by the people of the neighboring plains, had been a safe haven of the indigenous peoples until the sixteenth century when the process of central state formation began to grow out of the nontribal matrix in the region. The states that emerged then fell under the direct influence and control of the great empires of successive periods that encroached upon the resources and lives of the indigenous peoples. They disrupted their egalitarian social system and their culture based upon a symbiotic relationship with their environment, forcing the indigenous people to retreat to even more inhospitable regions to rebuild their social structure. However, they were never able to fully escape the ever-increasing boundaries of the state, which eventually stripped the Jharkhand of its resources and left its people peasants. The modern Jharkhand movement, a continuation of the peoples' resistance to the encroaching state, has been widely covered in the media and academic circles. Various analytical reports, academic interpretations and political explanations, often holding contradictory views, have been published over a period exceeding the last five decades. The production of such a huge corpus of literature shows the strength of the movement, and the immense significance of the issues. Containing contributions by leading social scientists and activists, this volume furthers the discourse on the relationship between mainstream nationalism and the indigenous identity often termed ethnicity, as it relates to the nation state. In doing so, it helps civil society understand the relevance of autonomy and identity of the indigenous peoples of the country as a whole. Thebasic line of inquiry concerns the issues (dispossession from life supporting resources of land, forest, water and identity), the main cause (internal colonialism) and the remedy (provision of autonomy).