May 27, 2026
Flood after flood, Raishyabari’s farmers search for stable livelihoods
In Tripura’s Dhalai district, ravaged by natural and man-made floods, farmers and nonprofits are turning to mango plantations to restore livelihoods.
Hansatanu Roy
Hansatanu Roy is an IDR Northeast Media Fellow, 2025–26. He is also a former Green Hub Northeast fellow. Hansatanu is interested in film-making and conservation research, and has previously worked with Institute of Public Health in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. He has a master's in physics from Dibrugarh University.
Areas of expertise
Ecology, filmmaking, policy design
Articles by Hansatanu Roy
April 28, 2026
The perennial neglect of animal welfare nonprofits in Tripura
Growing populations of strays in Tripura pose health and safety risks for animals and humans alike. Animal welfare nonprofits working on rescue and rehabilitation are calling for better funding, support, and collaboration with local governments.
April 8, 2026
Tripura’s farmer producer organisations can’t evolve in silos
Agri-entrepreneurship in the state will only flourish with better coordination among farmers, nonprofits, technology providers, and the government.
April 7, 2026
How the US–Iran war is disrupting LPG supply in Meghalaya and Tripura
Mandatory Aadhaar e-KYC and power outages during storms are intensifying LPG supply issues in the northeastern states.
February 24, 2026
In a small village in Tripura, 12-year-old Messi wants to fly
Popular in his village for his low-cost innovations, including a bamboo mixer grinder and fan, Messi now needs money and guidance to build a drone.
February 6, 2026
Still not a butterfly: A case for citizen science in Northeast India
Citizen science can help document Northeast's rich biodiversity and ecological knowledge, while also ensuring community participation in environmental policymaking.
January 27, 2026
Tripura’s only hill station treads between tourism and heritage
The entrepreneurial spirit of the homestay owners and government initiatives have placed Jampui on the tourism map. But there are concerns about sustainability.
January 21, 2026
Three fellows in a boat
A free-flowing conversation among three social sector fellows on public policy and the importance of youth led development in shaping a better Tripura.
November 28, 2025
The science behind melye-amiley, the superfood of the Chakmas
Fermented bamboo shoot is vital for the gut health of the Chakmas in Tripura. But will it survive the impact of climate change and unplanned development?
November 7, 2025
Cash crops, highways, and the Ranglongs’ struggle for identity
A growing push for cash crops like rubber and areca nut threatens the bamboo-based livelihoods and traditions of the Ranglongs in North Tripura.
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