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On 20 May 2025, 150 Jenu Kurubas re-entered the Nagarhole Tiger Reserve to reclaim their ancestral land, protesting decades of displacement and denial of rights under the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006. Despite applying for land titles since 2009, their claims—both individual and

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🍃 | Towards a Fairer Future: Just Transition for India’s Coal Belt | 🍃 The term “just transition” originated in the 1970s among American trade unions and gained global prominence with its inclusion in the 2015 Paris Agreement. At its core, it refers to a fair and inclusive

Anisha Reddy is our researcher from Karnataka. She is a journalist based in Bengaluru, Karnataka. She has worked with media organisations like The Print, Outlook India and The New Indian Express. She has a postgraduate degree from Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media and

Meet Kavitha Yarlagadda, our researcher from Telangana. She is an award-winning journalist covering environment, climate change, health, livelihoods, and gender issues in India. Her work has been featured in international and national publications including The Guardian, BBC, Al

We’re excited to announce our project, '100 Stories on Commons,' in collaboration with the Common Ground Initiative. This initiative brings together over 60+ organisations with long-standing experience in working with community-led governance, land rights, and sustainable

Meet Vikas Singh, our researcher for Uttar Pradesh. Vikas is a legal professional with a strong interest in the intersections of law, policy, and management. He is a graduate of the Faculty of Law at the University of Delhi, with a background in management studies and brings a

Meet Soumya Pandey, our researcher for Madhya Pradesh. Soumya is a researcher and reporter based in Madhya Pradesh, documenting land conflicts and their socio-legal implications. With a background in development studies, she is committed to amplifying grassroots voices and

What the Protests in Assam Tell Us About Consent, Culture, and Land Use On 17 August 2024, the Assam government issued an e-auction notice for a 20-year lease of three granite extraction blocks to a Kolkata-based company. Local residents say they came to know about the project

Meet Taskeen Khan, our researcher for Madhya Pradesh Taskeen is an environmentalist and entrepreneur. She has studied at the National Institute of Technology and the University of California, Los Angeles. She holds a master's in environmental science, and technology in remote

Meet Tarun Sanjeev, our researcher for Haryana. Tarun is an advocate and a law graduate from the University of Delhi. He has appeared in cases before the Hon’ble District Courts, the Delhi High Court, and the Supreme Court of India. With a strong academic foundation in law and

Centering People in City Planning: Rethinking Delhi’s Rehabilitation Policy In the lead-up to the G20 Summit and in its aftermath, Delhi saw a series of evictions that displaced thousands of low-income residents, prompting questions about inclusivity and access to housing.

From Riverbanks to Margins: The Crisis of Erosion and Displacement in Assam In Assam, the Brahmaputra River and its tributaries continue to consume vast swathes of land. But do we have policies and schemes that can address the needs of the victim? Tens of thousands like Anuwar

Last few weeks were very productive. From moderating a panel and conducting a workshop on common lands in Bhubaneswar to attending briefings on plastic litter in Alwar - I have learnt a lot about today’s policy and climate landscape. Here’s hoping to attend more such events!

Mundra Villagers Voice Divided Opinions at Public Hearing on Adani SEZ Expansion In a nearly 10-hour-long environmental public hearing on 28 March 2025, villagers from 54 villages came in large numbers to express both support and strong opposition to Adani Ports and SEZ

Meet Aakansha Gupta, our researcher for Haryana. Aakansha is a dedicated environmentalist with diverse experience in natural resource management, biodiversity conservation, and just transition. She has worked extensively across grassroots development, policy research, academic