Subhashree Parida, Mina Swaminathan Media Fellow in 2026 has published her first story as part of the fellowship. @Subhash53363960
Written for @News18India, “Promoting Seed Sovereignty: The Deomali Women’s Movement for a Chemical-Free Future” brings attention to women-led grassroots leadership and sustainable agricultural practices in Odisha.
A meaningful milestone in showcasing rural voices and environmental justice. Read the full piece here: https://t.co/Y2osoLWGgh
#MinaSwaminathanMediaFellowship #MSMF #WomenInAgriculture #IYWF
Meet the 2026 cohort of the Mina Swaminathan Media Fellows!
Subhashree Parida (@Subhash53363960)| Odia Fellow
Subhashree Parida is a Bhubaneswar-based independent journalist and communication consultant. Her work focuses on stories of resilience and women empowerment, sustainable agriculture, and community development.
Richard Joseph | Malayalam Fellow
Richard Joseph is a Sr. reporter with Deepika Daily. His work focuses on environmental issues, women empowerment, public health and differently abled individuals. He has received several awards, including Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism National Award, The Statesman National Award for Rural Reporting, Press Institute of India-SCARF media award, US AID -Reach National Media Award, and Kerala Media Academy Fellowship.
Mukund Pingale | Marathi Fellow
Mukund Pingale is an Agricultural Journalist at Agrowon (Sakal Media Group). His work focuses on grassroots reporting on sustainable farming, horticulture, agricultural technology, agri-startups, women in agriculture, and agricultural policy.
Sana Ejaz (@SanaEjaz_) | Hindi Fellow
Sana Ejaz is the Principal Correspondent at Dainik Bhaskar, where she focuses on uncovering systemic corruption, institutional failures, and underreported human rights issues. She is a Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN) Fellow and an Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) Fellow.
Kanmani Thangarasu | Tamil Fellow
Kanmani Thangarasu is a Multimedia Journalist and Assistant Editor at Doordarshan, Chennai. Her work focuses on social, development, and technology issues.
I am Divine Dibya darshini Das, wife of late Rahul Maharana (YouTuber & oxygen supplier, GGP Colony, Bhubaneswar).
My husband was brutally stabbed to death on 28th February 2026 at GGP Colony ground over a petty altercation. Three accused—including a serving Army jawan and his two nephews—have been arrested, but the police investigation feels slow and inadequate. No proper updates, and I suspect a deeper conspiracy.
I am devastated—recently married, now a widow facing unbearable grief, raising our family alone, and suffering severe online harassment & trauma from trolls. Instead of support, this adds to my pain every day.
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With tears & folded hands.
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@cpbbsrctc@MohanMOdisha@DGPOdisha@AprajitaSarangi@PravatiPOdisha@BJP4India@narendramodi
I am Divine Dibya darshini Das, wife of late Rahul Maharana (YouTuber & oxygen supplier, GGP Colony, Bhubaneswar).
My husband was brutally stabbed to death on 28th February 2026 at GGP Colony ground over a petty altercation. Three accused—including a serving Army jawan and his two nephews—have been arrested, but the police investigation feels slow and inadequate. No proper updates, and I suspect a deeper conspiracy.
I am devastated—recently married, now a widow facing unbearable grief, raising our family alone, and suffering severe online harassment & trauma from trolls. Instead of support, this adds to my pain every day.
I humbly request your immediate intervention to order a high-level, time-bound probe or SIT. Fast-track the case in court and ensure strict punishment for the murderers under law.
Justice delayed is justice denied. Please help restore faith in the system and give my husband the justice he deserves.
With tears & folded hands.
#JusticeForRahulMaharana #JusticeForMyHusband
@cpbbsrctc@MohanMOdisha@DGPOdisha@AprajitaSarangi@PravatiPOdisha@BJP4India@narendramodi
From ₹100 a day as a migrant brick worker to earning ₹66,000 from #millet farming, this #farmer in #Odisha shows what happens when farmers are supported to grow #climateresilient crops. He has inspired 80 others in his village. 👉 https://t.co/TOrqGNdWfX
✍️@Subhash53363960
The forgotten food stall at Krushi Odisha 2025 showcased diverse crops, including pulses, tubers, vegetables, cereals, and millet varieties. Visitors explored these foods, with IEC materials distributed to spread awareness.
@krushibibhag@sppif_odisha
The first session of day one of the International Symposium on Shree Anna & Forgotten Foods 2024, scheduled for 10th November, will feature discussions on the "Global Status and Challenges of Forgotten Foods and Neglected Crops."
@krushibibhag@sppif_odisha
#ShreeAnnaAbhiyan #StayHealthyEatMillets #MilletsShakti #forgottenfoods #Empoweringodisha #Organicfarming #VikasitaOdisha #VikasitaBharat #traditionalfoodofodisha #farmtoPlates #Odisha #MilletFPO #ShreeAnna #powerhouseofnutrition
Farmer communities in Odisha practice traditional seed conservation & storage practices. Dila, made of siala leaves; Pura, made with paddy straw & Tumba, made with dry bottle gourd, is commonly used for seed storage and conservation #ForgottenFood@arvindpadhee@premcchaudhary