Anil is a development professional with more than one and a half decades of engagement with peoples’ organisations, civic initiatives, campaigns, policy and research initiatives in India. He was the coordinator of Delhi Forum. Prior to it, he has worked with Programme for Social Action and Centre for Health and Social justice. He served as an advisor to the National Fishworkers Forum. He is the initiator of the Youth for the Coast, an initiative to engage the youth on coastal issues.
Gopal Dubey finished his Mphil from TISS, Mumbai, along with his engagement with research initiatives. After graduating in information technology, Gopal pursued humanities research, exploring contemporary issues in both rural and urban settings related to forest, land, water, coasts, migration, labour and settlement issues with grass-root organisations, NGOs, and academic institutions. He is currently interested in the ‘in-between’ of the rural-urban binary.
Himanshu has a 13+ years experience in social sector, and has worked with the marginalized populations on their rights. His main focus lies in public financial institutions, energy & transition, international trade and geopolitics. He earned his Doctorate in Philosophy from Pondicherry University in 2011-12, where he specialized in Continental Philosophy and Complexity Theory/AI. Well acquainted with software tools, he primarily focuses on lending objectivity by employing data analytics. His passion is documenting off-the-grid heritage and archaeological sites. He blogs at altexploit.wordpress.com and himanshudamle.com.
Athira holds a masters degree in social sciences with a focus on Rural Development, Sustainable Livelihoods and Natural Resource Governance from TISS. She has worked with the State Rural Livelihood Mission of Rajasthan (Rajeevika) as a Young Professional on the planning and management of various projects to generate sustainable livelihoods through natural resources, particularly by empowering underprivileged rural women. Later, as a Project Coordinator at Dakshin Foundation Bangalore, she worked closely with fishing communities, exploring marine biodiversity, understanding the problems, and collaborating with district government departments.
Biswaranjan Parichha is a seasoned professional accountant specializing in NGO accounting with
over 15 years of expertise. He holds a Master's degree in Commerce from Utkal University, Odisha.
He dedicated much of his early career to the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, where he played a
pivotal role as an accountant and compliance expert. He contributed to financial management,
transparency, and initiatives to improve local socio-economic conditions, showcasing his
commitment to creating a meaningful impact in this diverse and challenging region. With knowledge
of FCRA and Income Tax regulations, Biswaranjan is committed to maintaining transparency and
accountability in financial practices. His passion lies in supporting impactful initiatives and
contributing to meaningful change.
