Rita Majhi

HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER
Country(ies) of nationality
HRD's year of birth
1985
HRD's Gender
Woman
Type of HRD
  • Social and community leader
HRD's thematic area of engagement
  • Environmental rights
  • Indigenous peoples’ rights
Organization affiliation
  • Maa Mati Mali Suraksha Manch (MMMSM)
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HRD's bio and work

Rita Majhi is a resident of Talampadar Village, Kalahandi District, Odisha. She has actively participated in the protest opposing the laying of the road for Bauxite Mining in Kalahandi, Odisha.

HRD's geographical origin
Rural
Country or area of detention
Region of detention
  • Asia: Southern Asia
Location of detention - City/Town
Bhavanipatna, Kalahandi District
Location of detention - Facility
Bhavanipatna Jail
Geolocation of detention

Latitude: 19.906711723838615

Longitude: 83.15962702647076

Geolocation of detention
Detained since
Mar 11, 2026
Current Status
In prison (pre-trial)
Charge(s)
  • Creating disturbances
  • Other
Recent case update / evolution

On April 6, the bail application was dimissed by the Judicial First Class Magistrate, Rampur.

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