Mahan is their home and they cannot be forced out!

Is it fair to destroy one of the oldest forests for coal? Uproot an entire community for greed and profits? Displace wildlife for dirty power?

Our forests, our nature and our people need your support NOW. We cannot let powerful companies wipe out the existence of a community.

The Struggle

The people of Mahan have come together to reclaim what is theirs. The Mahan Sangharsh Samiti (MSS) was formed in March 2013 to protect the forests and land from coal mining. Since then, the MSS has expanded to 11 villages and garnered the support of the Minister of Tribal Affairs, KC Deo and civil society groups. They have also organised rallies and public meetings to raise awareness of their rights in the region.