About Her:

• Indian social activist.

• Leader of Adivasi Gothra Maha Sabha.
• First 'organic' leader of tribal people in Kerala.
• Award for the best Scheduled Tribe Social Worker.

Chekot Karian Janu

About Her Work:

• Campaigner for the Kerala State Karshaka Thozhilali Union till 1987.
• Leader of a social movement for redistribution of land to the landless tribal people in Kerala.
• Announced a new political party, Janathipahya Rashtriya Sabha.
• Played a major role in occupying the land at Muthanga.
• Known for her contribution in Sit-in-Strike, 2001.
• Represented India at a United Nation Conference of the tribal leaders from all over the world.