Written by

Ritwika Mitra

In June last year, the West Bengal government conducted eviction drives across the city of Kolkata to do away with ‘encroachments’. The impacts on women and children are still felt today, reports Ritwika Mitra.
Currently the diversity, equity and inclusion lead at Godrej Capital — an financial services company — Maira works to improve diversity at her workplace, and increase awareness around gender identities. 
In the western Indian city of Ahmedabad, a network of 20,000 kite makers struggle to make ends meet. Here, independent journalist Ritwika Mitra goes behind the scenes to explore their day-to-day experiences.  
The travel for this piece was covered by the Calcutta Research Group Media Fellowship Programme, 2023.

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