Tribals from the economically backward Kalahandi and Rayagada districts, for long cut off from the mainstream, today turned up in droves here, seeking development and employment.

Stalked by malaria and malnutrition and battling threat from Naxalites, the tribals held a peaceful protest in front of the Governor's house, pitching for basic human amenities like health, infrastructure, education and employment. The pro-development rally comes as a paradigm shift in the tribals' standpoint as they have been known to shun the mainstream and remain content in the midst of hills for ...