Gaja Cyclone Work, Observations & Way Forward
An Activist Collective Working On Cultural Identities And Diversity
GAJA CYCLONE, TAMIL NADU - 2018 1 About Us
Kaani Nilam (Ek Potlee Ret Ki in other states) is an activist collective that is exploring cultural identities, and the need to expand political action & advocacy intervention to preserve these identities.
Traveling into some of India’s most remote regions, interacting with various indigenous, traditional, occupational, nomadic and other minority communities, the collective is developing its work and activities depending on issues that the communities identify as immediate and imminent to their lives and livelihoods. The collective works extensively on mobilisation and ideological awareness, with the vision of creating deeper socio-political impact within these communities. Today, our collective has built great relationships, induced strong community participation, stroked robust dialogue and advocacy, apart from starting a one of a kind documentation process of cultural practices, arts, crafts, livelihoods, socio- political structures, and lifestyles.
Unlike traditional activism that maintains an abrasive relationship with the system, our collective believes in working in tandem. We understand the benefits of building a working relationship, and wherever possible a nexus with Governments, to ensure gaps are identified and a two pronged remedy is achieved.
Ek Potlee Ret Ki currently works with over 31 communities across Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh.