ସିଜିମାଳିରେ ମା’ ମାଟି ମାଳି ସୁରକ୍ଷା ମଞ୍ଚ ପକ୍ଷରୁ ବିଶ୍ୱ ଆଦିବାସୀ ଦିବସ ପାଳିତ, ଶକ୍ତି ପ୍ରଦର୍ଶନ….

According to the Odia news outlet Dharitri, the Ma Mati Mali Suraksha Manch organized a large-scale event in the Sijimali region to mark World Indigenous Peoples Day. The gathering took place on Sunday in the Sungeru panchayat area, located on the border of the Rayagada and Kalahandi districts in Odisha, India.

Thousands of members from the local tribal community participated in the event, which served as a platform for the organization to demonstrate its collective strength and advocate for its cause. The assembly was held under the leadership of the organization's president, Subash Singh Majhi, who called for the community to unite in their efforts regarding the protection of their land and resources.

World Indigenous Peoples Day is observed annually to recognize the rights and contributions of indigenous populations globally. In the context of the Sijimali region, such gatherings are often significant as they highlight ongoing local concerns regarding land rights and environmental preservation. The event concluded with a show of solidarity among the attendees, emphasizing the community's commitment to their traditional lands.