May 15, 2026
Locked out: Why children from Delhi’s bastis cannot access playgrounds
Delhi has thousands of parks, but children from informal settlements face locked gates, privatisation, and exclusion. Play becomes a privilege.
Anandhakrishnan S is an editorial associate at IDR. Prior to this, he worked as a research analyst at Prosperiti, focusing on land and building regulations. He has also worked with various grassroots organisations on projects related to digital literacy, organic farming, and education. Anandhakrishnan holds a master’s degree in sociology from the University of Hyderabad.