Self-Government, Cultural & Educational Coordination Council
Manjhi-Pargana System
Our traditional Santali governance structure has guided Santali communities for centuries, ensuring harmony, justice, and cultural continuity through ancestral wisdom.
Manjhi Head
Pargana Leader
Sacred Council
Ancestral Wisdom
Customary Law
FoundationTraditional dispute resolution based on ancestral principles and community consensus, ensuring justice through customs.
Cultural Traditions
HeritagePreservation of cultural ceremonies, rituals, and practices that strengthen identity and spiritual connection.
Community Harmony
UnityCollective decision-making processes that maintain social balance and ensure every voice is heard in community matters.
Council Hierarchy
Desh Manjhi
Supreme Authority
Oversees all regional councils and represents externally
Pargana Council
Regional Governance
Coordinates multiple village councils and inter-village matters
Village Manjhi
Local Leadership
Guides individual village affairs and community harmony
Elders Council
Wisdom Keepers
Provides ancestral guidance and cultural authenticity
Join Our Governance Movement
Become part of our traditional governance system and help preserve cultural heritage for future generations.
Our Growing Impact
Through consistent effort and community support, we are building a stronger future for Santali culture.
Community Voices
Hear from the people whose lives are being transformed through cultural empowerment and self-governance.
"WeSantal helped our village establish an Ol-Chiki center. Now our children are learning their mother tongue with pride."
"The legal awareness workshops by SRHB helped us understand our rights under the PESA Act. We feel more empowered now."
"Participating in the traditional craft workshops has given me a new way to support my family while keeping our art alive."
Our Institutional System
Coordinated bodies operating independently within their mandates under the WeSantal framework.
Manjhi Pargana Council (MPC)
Customary governance & community harmony
Santali Cultural Review Committee (SCRC)
Cultural verification & authenticity
Santali Research & Heritage Board (SRHB)
Research, archives & documentation
Board of Santali Education Council (BSEC)
Ol Chiki education & syllabus
Digital & Communication Cell (DCC)
Digital platforms & archives
Each body operates independently within its mandate, coordinated by WeSantal.
Our Role & Scope
Defining the boundaries of our coordination to ensure clarity and respect for statutory institutions.
WeSantal Coordinates
- Institutional alignment
- Policy frameworks
- Documentation & records
- Community standards
WeSantal Does NOT
- Act as a government authority
- Replace courts, police, or administration
- Enforce law or impose punishment
- Participate in party politics
Vision
A world where Indigenous knowledge, culture, and education coexist with modern progress — where every Santali child learns in their mother tongue and every song, story, and ritual of our ancestors continues to live.
Mission
To preserve, promote, and revitalize Santali culture, language, and traditions through cultural programs. We believe cultural preservation is not isolation — it is inclusion through identity.
Cultural Preservation
Documenting and transmitting ancestral knowledge through Ol-Chiki literacy.
Community Governance
Strengthening village self-governance through the Manjhi–Pargana system.
Sustainable Development
Creating self-reliant, culturally united Indigenous societies.
Santali Festival Calendar
Santali Festival Unity Council
The Santali Festival Unity Council maintains an official annual calendar of celebrations including Baha, Sohray, Magh, and Eroh. Each festival is celebrated uniformly across all member villages.
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Empower Santali Communities
Your donation preserves our heritage, educates our children in their mother tongue, and strengthens self-governance for generations to come.
Education & Literacy
Ol-Chiki script education and Santali language preservation for 2,500+ students
Cultural Preservation
Festival celebrations and traditional knowledge transfer across 15 villages
Community Development
Strengthening self-governance and sustainable livelihood programs
80G tax benefits • 85% goes directly to programs • Quarterly impact reports