Скачать или смотреть झारखंड में सदान की पहचान क्या है | Who Are the Sadaans of Jharkhand?

Jharkhand is a state where politics and governance are deeply intertwined with tribal identity and rights. With 13 out of its 24 districts falling under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution, the implementation of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 — or PESA — becomes a constitutional necessity. But nearly three decades after PESA was passed, Jharkhand still lacks the formal rules to enforce it.

At the heart of the delay lies a complex social reality: PESA empowers the Gram Sabha — the traditional, often tribal, village council. But what does this mean for the Sadaan communities — the non-tribal populations living in tribal-dominated villages?

In this explainer, we dig deep into the Sadaans' identity. Who are they? Are they also original inhabitants of Jharkhand, like the Adivasis? What has been their historical relationship with the land, the forests, and tribal society? As the state struggles to frame PESA rules, how are questions of representation, land rights, and governance playing out between Adivasis and Sadaans?

This story aims to understand the layers behind a critical debate that could redefine grassroots democracy and social justice in Jharkhand.