PARAB @ Narayanpatna

                It is for the first time since last one and half year that the small dingy village called Narayanpatna was breathing freely. Starting from small children to old person was on the street celebrating their own PARAB. It was the occasion they were probably waiting to come out of the unnatural atmosphere of fear and depression.


              It all started with the celebration of GP level PARAB in all but two Panchayats on 1st and 2nd January. The attendance and participation of people was huge and unexpected. This encouraged the organizers to organize the Block level PARAB with more involvement. Hon. MP koraput and MLA Laxmipur attended the second day celebration. All school and college going students actively participated in quizzes, debates, song and dance competitions. Over 10 departments participated in erecting their stall highlighting all their activities and programes. Health camp was also organized for two days. Forest right, GKP and other pattas were also distributed on the occasion.

               Finally, the icing on the cake was the performance of dance troupes who came all the way from various panchayats. Their performances were breathtaking and very exciting. All of them were looking as original and natural as if they were performing in their own village. The crowd of 5000 enjoyed the DEMASA and forgot themselves in the PARAB fervor.

               In order to address all issues pertaining to land in the area a new initiative was proposed whereby on the 5th of every month Collector, Sub-Collector and Tahsildar along with a legal team would hold a “Land Adalat (Jami Adalat)” whereby all land related issues will get registered and necessary action would be initiated by appropriate authority. The preceding month’s cases would be followed in next months seating.

Thus, the PARAB raised new hopes, gave people an opportunity to come out from their shell and gave new ray of hope for better tomorrow.