Debabrat Patra

Associate director, humanitarian lead, ActionAid India

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The eviction drive carried out in Bhubaneswar’s Salia Sahi slum.

As Indian cities experience rapid population growth, slum areas are becoming increasingly marginalised

06 Jan 2026

5 min read

Rural men and women taking up work under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee scheme in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

MGNREGA may have been replaced, but its significance in rural areas is undeniable

23 Dec 2025

5 min read

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Agenda for climate justice at COP30: From pledges to community-led adaptation & leadership

07 Nov 2025

5 min read

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