Gujarat : ‘Chadotaru’ curse to end for 29 tribal families

Banaskantha, Gujarat – Twelve years ago, due to the tribal custom of ‘Chadotaru’ — a tradition of vengeance — around 300 members of 29 Kodarvi families had to leave their homeland in Mota Pipodra village of Danta taluka, Banaskantha district, and migrate to Palanpur and Surat. Their hearts heavy, they left behind their village and ancestral land.

Now, under the leadership of Minister of State for Home, Harsh Sanghavi, these families will be respectfully rehabilitated in their native village. On 17th July 2025, this historic event will mark the dignified return and resettlement of these tribal families.

The ‘Chadotaru’ custom, which prompted the migration, had deeply affected the Kodarvi community. Recognizing this, Banaskantha Police, under the guidance of Minister Harsh Sanghavi, gathered details of the displaced families, contacted them, and initiated meetings with the village panchayat and elders of both communities to ensure peace and reconciliation.

These families also possess approximately 8.5 hectares of land in the village. In coordination with the District Inspector of Land Records, Banaskantha Police identified and measured this land. The once barren and overgrown land has now been leveled and made suitable for farming.

As part of the resettlement efforts, two houses have already been constructed, and with support from the district administration, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, and various social organizations, the remaining 27 families will soon be provided with housing and other essential amenities.

During this historic occasion, Minister Shri Harsh Sanghavi will personally welcome the families back to their village. A prayer ceremony and seed sowing will be conducted on their land, symbolizing a new beginning. The Minister will also interact with the families to discuss their rehabilitation plans and distribute educational materials and ration kits.

This historic event will not only mark the return of these families to their roots but will also symbolize a fresh start towards peace, stability, and dignity for the tribal community.