Members of Mahan Sangharsh Samiti (MSS) arranging there offering of forest products to the Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, Mr V Kishore Chandra Deo, who has been vocal on ensuring implementation of tribal rights, met seven members of Mahan Sangharsh Samiti (MSS) and Greenpeace activists. The Samiti, includes members from five villages in Mahan region, who have been opposing the proposed mine of Mahan Coal Ltd (a joint venture of Essar and Hindalco) demanding the implementation of the Forest Rights Act in the region. The Minister addressed their concerns and assured them of his ministry's full support.