Santali Cultural Review Committee
The official cultural authority empowered to protect, verify, regulate, and certify the authentic representation of Santali culture, Sarna Dharam, and traditional knowledge.
To safeguard the cultural, religious, and customary identity of the Santali community by preventing distortion, misrepresentation, or unauthorized use of Santali traditions, language, symbols, and spiritual practices. We ensure that all content representing Santali culture meets the highest standards of authenticity and respect.
Our Mandate
Comprehensive responsibilities entrusted to SCRC for cultural protection
Safeguard the cultural, religious, and customary identity of the Santali community against misrepresentation and distortion.
Actively prevent distortion or unauthorized use of Santali culture, traditions, and spiritual practices in all media.
Review and certify cultural, educational, and media content for authenticity and accuracy before public release.
Issue Cultural Approval Certificates (CAC) for verified works that meet authenticity standards.
Publish official cultural declarations, festival dates, and advisories for community guidance.
Recommend corrective or restrictive action where cultural violations occur, ensuring accountability.
Cultural Authority & Scope
Understanding what content requires SCRC review and approval
- •Films, web series, documentaries, and OTT content
- •Books, research papers, textbooks, and publications
- •Digital content (YouTube, social media, websites)
- •Educational materials using Ol-Chiki or Santali themes
- •Festival representations and ritual depictions
- •Use of Santali religious identity (Sarna Dharam)
- •Representation of Manjhi-Pargana system
- •Commercial use of Santali symbols and traditions
- ✕Fictional or distorted depiction of Santali customs
- ✕Incorrect portrayal of traditional governance structures
- ✕Wrong festival dates or ritual practices
- ✕Renaming or mislabeling of Sarna Dharam
- ✕Unauthorized certification or institutional claims
- ✕Misuse of Ol-Chiki script for non-cultural purposes
- ✕Commercial exploitation without cultural consent
- ✕False claims of traditional authority or knowledge
Governance Structure
How SCRC operates within the WeSantal framework
Core Members
- Chairperson appointed by WeSantal Council
- Cultural Review Members with expertise
- Subject matter experts in various domains
- Advisory role of traditional leaders
Authority & Accountability
SCRC functions independently in review matters but remains accountable to the WeSantal Governing Body for overall direction and policy.
All decisions are made through consensus-based deliberation ensuring community representation.
SCRC Review Panel
Reviews applications, evaluates cultural accuracy, consults with traditional authorities, and recommends decisions based on established authenticity standards.
WeSantal Central Authority
Grants final approval, issues official certification, and oversees enforcement of cultural protection measures across all jurisdictions.
SCRC maintains close coordination with traditional governance structures including the Manjhi-Pargana system to ensure cultural decisions reflect authentic community practices and values.
Complex cultural matters are referred to elder councils and traditional knowledge holders for their guidance and verification.
In an era of rapid digital content creation and cultural appropriation, the Santali Cultural Review Committee serves as a critical guardian of authentic Santali identity.
Without proper oversight, cultural misrepresentation can perpetuate stereotypes, distort historical facts, and undermine the spiritual and social fabric of the community.
SCRC ensures that Santali culture is represented with dignity, accuracy, and respect across all platforms and mediums.
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