Malkangiri: The district administration has stepped up efforts to restore peace and normalcy in Rakhalguda village. On the sixth day of the ongoing reconciliation process, Southern RDC Sangram Keshari Mohapatra held detailed discussions with a delegation of tribal intellectuals at the Collector’s office.
During the meeting, District Collector Somesh Kumar Upadhyay, SP Vinod Patil, and other senior officials joined the deliberations. The RDC stated that the talks focused on key demands raised by tribal representatives, including rehabilitation of displaced families during irrigation project construction, distribution of forest land pattas, settlement of government land issues, appointment of language teachers, construction of tribal hostels, and recognition of revenue villages.
Over 30 tribal intellectuals, including Manas Madkami, Ghenu Muduli, Jara Sabar Madhi, Prabhakar Hantal, Bal Raj Gembeil, Lalit Madkami, and Mukund Padiami, participated in the dialogue. The RDC described the discussions as cordial and constructive, aimed at strengthening brotherhood and peace in the region.
Meanwhile, relief and rehabilitation work in MV-26 village continues under the direct supervision of District Collector Somesh Kumar Upadhyay. The Collector personally monitored the situation and instructed officials to carry out relief distribution with utmost care.
Officials from multiple departments distributed cooked food and dry rations to affected families. Children aged 3–6 years received six days of dry food, with plans to extend supplies for another 10 days. More villagers returned home on Saturday as the administration provided essential support.
Additionally, revenue officials are assessing damages, while TPSODL staff worked round-the-clock to restore electricity connections. Security arrangements remain tight, with DIG (Southern Range) present in the village and BSF, CRPF, RAF, and local police deployed on duty.
Relief materials from Odisha Red Cross Society, including blankets, kitchen sets, utensils, tarpaulins, sarees, lungis, towels, jars, and clothing for people aged 5–30 years, are being distributed. Internet services across the district remain suspended for another 24 hours as a precautionary measure.
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