Founded in 1994 by the visionary social activist, Sanjoy Ghose, Charkha Development Communication Network is an innovative non-profit organization that works towards the social and economic inclusion of rural marginalized communities through the creative use of media.

Rural marginalized communities often remain unheard and have little access to information that they can use to overcome their social and economic disadvantages. Charkha is committed to empower these communities by building their capacity to speak up at the local, state and national levels and access available resources to obtain their rights and entitlements.

Under the aegis of an informal network referred to as the Andaman Eco Network, Eco Clubs have been formed afresh in select schools across South Andaman District. Each Eco Club, comprising about 30 children, most from Classes 6 to 8, conducts classroom-based and outdoor activities which improve their understanding of the fragile ecosystem of the Islands they call home.

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At an austere function celebrating Charkha’s Founder’s Day on December 07, 2011, also the birthday of its Founder, Sanjoy Ghose, young Ladakhi women were presented the Sanjoy Ghose Ladakh Women Writers Awards. Hon’ble Mr Justice Altamas Kabir was the Chief Guest who spoke eloquently about the value of reaching the remotest corners of India to bring justice that is truly meaningful: not just legal justice but also social and economic.

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