Community correspondent Basharat Amin made a video on illegal riverbed mining in Ranbiara, Kashmir. With the support of local community, Basharat made government officials aware of the rapidly deteriorating on ground situation. After a few letters, WhatsApp messages and followups, illegal mining on the riverbed has stopped to an extent.
Majid Aziz, District Officer Geology and Mining played an important role in controlling illegal activities. The community has offered thanks to Majid Aziz for his efforts.
A Call for Research on AI’s Role in Amplifying the Insights of the Systemically Unheard
The article argues that systematically ignoring and silencing the voices of the poor and marginalized worldwide does not serve society or democracy well and must be countered. While new technologies such as AI could provide an opportunity for change, we contend that these technologies need to account more effectively for...
Fighting for Change: The Story of Bihar-Based Journalist Amir Abbas
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