, In Bamra, Bonai, Keonjhar and Pallahra there are over 2000 sq. miles of hilly tracts known as Pauri Elaka. Such tribal races as Bhuians, Juwangs and Khonds inhabit these areas. From time immemorial they clear the plain areas on the jungle tops and grow food crops there. This is known as ‘Briuga‘ among them. During the days of the Rajas such areas were clearly demarcated and each family growing food crops by ‘Bringa‘ method used to pay I/2md ‘Urid’ pulse and Rs. I/4/- (Rupee one and annas four only) to the State as annual land rent for all land in its possession. The present Congress Government ef Orissa strictly prohibited cultivation by ‘Bringa‘ method and poor people are deprieved of their sole means of livelihood. But what gross injustice it is! That the above land rent is still being realised from these unfortunate dwellers of the jungles,
