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Mahi G’s use of rap to merge environmental advocacy with caste-related oppression illustrates how cultural expression can amplify neglected perspectives in mainstream discourse. Her choice resonates especially because historically marginalized tribes like Mahadev Koli have faced firsthand the adverse effects of ecological damage-making climate injustice not just theoretical but a lived reality for many.
While traditional upper-caste dominance persists within Indian music industries-including hip-hop-emerging voices from Dalit and Adivasi communities challenge these hierarchies both creatively and politically.Though limited financial success suggests continued barriers, grassroots support among activists highlights growing receptivity toward inclusive narratives that bridge systemic inequities alongside global issues such as climate change.
As India’s rapid industrialization accelerates resource depletion affecting vulnerable populations disproportionately, artists like Mahi G spotlight critical ethical dilemmas around development priorities-providing fertile grounds for civic engagement amid pivotal socio-environmental debates.