The villagers are tribals but do not own land in their names, despite the rules of the Forest Rights Act. Ramwati says: “Our ancestors have been farming in Pisnari Ki Toria near our village for over 50 years but the land is still not in our names. There’s a lake next to the area, but only influential and big farmers are allowed to take water from there. The forest department does not allow us to do so.” Ramwati says they face issues from the department even while harvesting their crops. “They demand money from the tractor and thrasher owners, also whom we call to collect our crops. As a result, the equipment owners refuse to help us during harvest season.”