August 19, 2025
Working with the Baigas: Lessons from Madhya Pradesh
Trust building, often done through various village bodies, is an essential part of working with communities in India. But what happens when this crucial step is missed?
Sattva Vasavada Sengupta
Sattva Vasavada Sengupta is working on institution strengthening and natural resource management in Birsa block of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. He is interested in exploring the intersections of power, poverty, and gender through his fieldwork.
Areas of expertise
Institution building, natural resource management
Currently working at
PRADAN
Articles by Sattva Vasavada Sengupta
May 1, 2025
How a small shift can drive community participation
In Madhya Pradesh's Machhurda village, an information desk struggled to attract women and marginalised groups—until its location and set-up were shifted.
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