Tribal children have been the worst victims of the pandemic. As schools reopen and the focus shifts to tackling learning deprivation among students, the challenges facing tribal children are unique, formidable and critical. In this episode of a special webinar series, jointly organised by Odisha Dialogues and Laadli -- the media advocacy campaign of Population First, a penal experts analyse…

Covid-19 and Public Health: Science, Reality and Interrogations

The gruesome killing of Mamita Meher, a 24-year-old lady teacher in Mahaling, Kalahandi, has once again put the spotlight on rising incidence of violence against women in Odisha. There has been statewide outrage and protests, but little attention is being paid to the larger societal factors responsible for the worsening trend in crimes against women. It is time we reckoned…

From a slump in sale of forest produce to stigmatization of services provided by their members, from lack of government support to increased violence and dispossession, tribal communities have been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. It’s time the spotlight fell on their continuing hardship. Odisha Dialogues, in partnership with Laadli -- the media advocacy initiative of Population First, assembled…

Impact of Food Fortification on Nutrition

How do schools and Anganwadis closure impact the learning and nutrition status of children? Will opening of schools and Anganwadis create safety concerns for children? What are the options available to the Government of Odisha to ensure a smooth reopening? A panel of eminent experts discuss on these concerns.

Elementary schools in Odisha remain closed from 3rd week March 2020, affecting thousands of children between 6 and 14 years. Online education is not an option for all as only one in ten children has access to digital devices and internet connectivity. At the same time, Anganwadis remain closed and Anganwadi workers have been diverted to Covid-19-related work. How do…

There are incredible tales of freedom that must not be forgotten! They must be told, retold, because they help us understand the meaning of the freedom we won from the British. On the eve of the 75th Independence Day, Odisha Dialogues celebrates these small voices of history with award winning journalist and author P. Sainath.

The Age of Pandemics is an informed attempt that helps us grapple with the problems of making policies for pandemics. This book tells us why learnings from the past are both urgent as well as critical; why history matters…More importantly, what kinds of history should matter? Author Chinmay Tumbe in conversation with Prof. Rohan D’Souza.

From disseminating information and spreading awareness to reporting and assessing the government's response to Covid-19, the media has had its task cut out during the pandemic. How has it fared? A webinar consisting of journalists and communication experts weigh in.