Dimple Behal

Dimple Behal is a writer and urban planner. She works at the intersection of environment, climate, and justice, focusing on how development and ecological change reshape lives, especially for those most often left out of decision-making.

Articles by Dimple Behal

Climate Emergency

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November 4, 2026

Relocation without rehabilitation in Odisha’s ‘climate colony’

Bagapatia was meant to be a refuge for people displaced by coastal erosion. Years later, families are still struggling to rebuild their livelihoods and access basic services.

by Dimple Behal | 6 min read