Jeypore, 25th Sept 2025: An executive meeting of the Koraput Regional Khandayat Paika Community was held at the Shar Shreekhetra premises in Koraput. Representatives of the community from 14 different blocks of the Koraput district attended the meeting. The Khandayat Paika community has been actively working for many years to uphold its values and traditions.
The meeting emphasized the importance of maintaining unity within the community and standing together in times of joy and sorrow. If any member of the community faces a problem, others step in to offer full support. From arranged marriages to funeral rites, all such events are conducted collectively with the participation of the entire community.
If any poor girl or boy from the community is unable to afford a wedding, the community comes together to ensure the marriage takes place. Historically, the Paikas were warriors who protected the land and provided security to kings. Today, even though the community may feel insecure, discussions were held on how to stay united and preserve the legacy of the Paikas in modern times.