October 2007. Janadesh gathered 25 000 landless people to walk together and claim for their rights! At the end of Janadesh, the Government of India approved to set up a National Land Reform Commission.

One year later, we want to remember and celebrate all those who have given time, energy, solidarity, etc to make this footmarch be a success. We want also and particularly remember the 3 Satyagrahis who have lost their life on October 19th, 2007, for the cause of land rights.

One year later, we want to answer the question: where do we stand? During the last year, since Janadesh, some steps have been done. The National Land Reform Commission has seriously started its work and the National Land Reform Committee has carefully followed the steps taken by the Government of India. A Forest Right Act and a Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act have been approved and need to be followed up. By the end of October 2008, before the first anniversary of the approval of the implementation of the National Land Reform Commission, the Prime Minister with the Chief Ministers of different states should decide the next process in favour of land rights.
We think it is the right time, at the first anniversary of Janadesh, to rethink about our strategy towards land rights for the well-being of all.

To make a feedback on the event that had a deep impact on many people in India, we are going to organise

a one-day consultation and
a rally on
18th and 19th October 2008
in Gwalior

Public rally will be organized on the day of Martyrdom of Janadesh activists. Representative from deprived communities who are struggling for their livelihood, social activists, intellectuals, politicians and journalists will participate in this program. If you are travelling in India, you are very welcome.