Archive · 21 Dec 2025
Poet Avinash Poinkar Critiques Tribal Exploitation in Dandkarunya
Avinash Poinkar, a journalist and social activist, has written a poetry collection called 'Dandkarunya'.
This book talks about the lives of the Madia and Kolam tribal communities in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra.
The poems describe how these tribes are affected by things like mining, lack of basic facilities like electricity and medical care, and how they are often treated unfairly.
Poinkar also writes about the strength and resilience of tribal women and their culture.
The book is a call to the urban elite to understand and support these communities.
It's not just about sadness, but also about hope for a better future.
Avinash Poinkar's poetry collection 'Dandkarunya' highlights the struggles and resilience of the Madia and Kolam tribal communities in Gadchiroli.
The collection critiques extractive development, political exploitation, and the lack of basic amenities in tribal regions.
Poinkar portrays tribal culture as a rich example of true democracy and highlights the strength of tribal women.
The poems describe the harsh realities of tribal life, including displacement, lack of medical facilities, and harassment.
Despite the challenges, the collection ends with a message of hope for a better future for the tribal communities.
- Who
- Avinash Poinkar, a journalist and social activist, and the Madia and Kolam tribal communities of Gadchiroli.
- What
- A poetry collection titled 'Dandkarunya' that critiques the exploitation and displacement of tribal communities.
- When
- The poetry collection is a reflection of Poinkar's experiences as a Chief Minister Fellow in Gadchiroli.
- Where
- The events and issues discussed in the poetry collection are centered around the tribal regions of Gadchiroli, Maharashtra.
- Why
- To raise awareness about the struggles and resilience of tribal communities, and to critique the idea of extractive development and political exploitation.
- Author
- Avinash Poinkar
- Poetry Collection
- Dandkarunya
- Tribal Communities Focused
- Madia and Kolam
- Location
- Gadchiroli
- Number of Poems
- 76
- Pages
- 91
- Publisher
- Lokvangmaya Griha