In the tribal heartland of Maharashtra’s Nandurbar district, a quiet revolution is underway. Here, a group of passionate community members is transforming the way tribal communities connect with governance and the world.

Through captivating videos, films, and documentaries, they are creating a hyperlocal communication network that empowers tribes to address everyday challenges and engage with the government like never before.

The genesis of Aadiwasi Janjagruti

In 2016, Nitesh Bhardwaj arrived in Dhadgaon as part of a fellowship programme. A filmmaker by passion, Nitesh began teaching local high school students how to shoot and edit videos using just mobile phones. Their first project, a simple zero-budget video, garnered unexpected attention and laid the foundation for what would become Aadiwasi Janjagruti.

The turning point came with a video highlighting child labour. The community’s response was immediate and profound, revealing........

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