January 16, 2026
Social sector conferences are not for everyone
From language and power to access and authority, social sector conferences in India exclude many voices. Here’s why we need to do better.
Srishti Gupta
Srishti Gupta is an editorial associate at IDR where she’s responsible for writing, editing, and curating content in English and Hindi. She previously worked in an editorial capacity at Springer Nature. She holds a master’s degree in political science and is interested in researching development and social justice from a ground-up perspective.
Articles by Srishti Gupta
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