Sejal Rathwa
Sejal Rathwa is a journalist from the Rathwa community in Gujarat. She runs Aadim Samvaad, a YouTube channel that highlights Adivasi culture and perspectives. She also works as a district coordinator with Bhasha Research and Publication Center, where her job is to document the culture of the de-notified tribes. Sejal was a member of the first cohort of Disom, a leadership school that focuses on developing grassroots leaders from marginalised communities. She aims to amplify the voices of the people who have forever been unheard and ignored.
Areas of expertise
Journalism and communication
Articles by Sejal Rathwa
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December 5, 2023
A sand mafia, few shaky bridges: Illegal mining in Chhotaudepur
Unregulated mining on the banks of the Orsang river in Gujarat is damaging the foundations of the bridges around it and creating water scarcity for the locals.
November 7, 2023
Why should Rathwas keep proving their Adivasi identity?
The recognition of Rathwa-Kolis and Koli-Rathwas as a scheduled tribe in Gujarat depends on archaic revenue records and their response to several questions about their culture and gods.
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September 28, 2023
Mining blasts, school dropouts, and a new tourist spot
Frequent blasts at dolomite and granite mining sites and the fear of injuries prevent Adivasis in Gujarat’s Chhotaudepur district from attending schools and worshipping their gods.
March 7, 2023
An Adivasi journalist quits the newsroom to embrace YouTube
A day in the life of an Adivasi journalist from Chhotaudepur who uses YouTube to mainstream the voices of de-notified tribes and tackle discrimination.
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