Arvind Shukla is a freelance Rural Journalist, Pulitzer Grantee and founder of News Potli.
News Potli is an independent multimedia digital platform working for Rural India. He has more than 18 years of experience in journalism working in different platforms Print, Television, Radio and Digital and has been associated with some well known media houses. Arvind is based in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh and grew up in a farming community and has spent years documenting the impact of climate threats, such as droughts, floods, and water shortages, on farmers and their livelihoods. Has travelled and covered most of the parts of India and captured the effects of climatic changes on the lives, livelihood, agriculture patterns and struggle of farmers through his lens and pen.
He started his journalism career with Hindustan Daily and then worked with prestigious organizations like Amar Ujala, Total Tv and Samachar Plus.
He served as an associate Editor in Gaon Connection with an overall experience of 8 years and more exploring and connecting with farmers, farming associations and rural India.
He has been writing articles for renowned organizations like Mongabay, IndiaSpend and Down to Earth. He is running his own News Media Platform “NEWS POTLI” to raise the voice of unheard Rural India, farmers, women, rural economics and climate change. It is one of the fastest growing rural media platforms with great views on its stories in its YouTube channel where some of them have crossed millions of view.

In over 15 years in business journalism, Ms. Kalpana Pathak has been covering the energy and infrastructure sectors-- breaking news and views and voicing them on podcasts too. Adept at storytelling across platforms, her stories are referenced for analysis and research, have caused stock market movements, and stirred debates in academic and energy circles. With bylines in The Times of India, Business Standard, and Mint, she now works with The Economic Times in Mumbai. Kalpana tracks developments in the conventional and new energy, and infrastructure space. She is the author of 'Breaking the Mould: Alternative Schools in India', published by Westland Books. The book comes to the rescue of many parents who are looking for a more humane and meaningful educational experience for their children.

IIM Ahmedabad doctorate scholar Ms. Pranusha Kulkarni studies governance of fair sustainability transitions in the global south. After a difficult selection procedure, she was selected to teach an interdisciplinary elective on “just sustainability transitions” at NLSIU, Bengaluru. She taught legal theory and family law at Trichy's Tamil Nadu National Law University. She is conducting justice-informed empirical fieldwork at the Pavagada solar park in Karnataka for her PhD and participating in a computational social science project that uses justice as a multi-dimensional analytical frame to evaluate energy transition policies in India. A UGC-JRF in Law, she holds an LL.M. in Access to Justice from TISS Mumbai.
She won the Institute Gold Medal for Best Student in Law and was chosen for the college magazine's Editorial Committee after a competitive procedure. She has published opinion pieces in renowned websites and literary magazines and won several awards, including the Achiever's Award in Diploma in Entrepreneurship Administration and Business Laws offered by WB NUJS Kolkata in association with iPleaders, for her outstanding academic performance. The first batch of B.B.A., LL.B. students at Karnataka State Law University's Law School, Hubballi, including her on the KSLU Student Law Review's Student Editorial Board. She studies fair sustainability transitions at the nexus of law, public policy, business, and human rights.

Dr. Gunjan Gupta is a cross-cultural language professional focusing on Learning & Development (L&D) strategies and accessibility. As the Head of Learning Management at Salt & Paper Consulting, she managed transformative projects such as the "Future-Ready Educators Program" for the Haryana Education Department, which focused on innovative educational strategies for teacher training. Under the French Institute of India, she also steered a Global Leadership Series at AXA XL, Airbus & Michelin enhancing corporate leadership training & cross-cultural understanding. She blends academic and corporate learning with cultural insights to structure interdisciplinary education.

Strong academic foundation in engineering and civil engineering specialisation in transportation engineering make Mr. Suchak Patel an experienced professional. He received a Bachelor of Engineering from L.D. College of Engineering in Ahmedabad and a Master of Engineering in Transportation Engineering from Government Engineering College in Modasa.
Having appeared in six UPSC Civil Services mains with Political Science and International Relations as his optional subject shows Suchak's dedication to public service. His scholarly interests led to a wide and influential career. As an NDTV India Research Consultant, Suchak spent most of his career on media research. He contributed to Ravish Kumar's Prime Time and Khabro Kee Khabar, demonstrating his media analysis and research skills.
Being a Research Consultant for films on arsenic in groundwater and silicosis shows Suchak Patel's dedication to raise awareness. Honourable journalist Hridayesh Joshi made these News Laundry documentaries. Suchak writes extensively for Newslaundry, Down to Earth, and NDTV, covering road safety and economic policy. He participates in public conversation with over 125 letters to the editor in respected journals including The Indian Express, The Hindu Business Line, and Down to Earth.
His fellowships and qualifications show Suchak Patel's commitment to learning and improving. His 2022 Centre for Financial Accountability Smitu Kothari Fellowship, Earth Journalism Network Media Workshop on Covering Marine Pollution, and Reuters Digital Journalism and AFP Climate Claims Verification Certifications all notable.
Suchak has extensive experience with RTI at all levels of government in addition to his professional work. His intelligent essays on government policy, politics, and fiscal challenges have been contributing to public conversation since 2010. Suchak Patel is a vibrant person with a wealth of skills, including civil engineering, journalism, media research, and public service. His critical videos, written writings, and public speech demonstrate his dedication to improving society.

Mr. Rahul Singh is an independent journalist based in Jharkhand and he mainly writes on environmental issues. He has been focusing on understanding river ecosystems and the coal economy. Rahul Singh has covered ground reports from almost all the coal mining areas of Jharkhand.
He holds a master's degree from the prestigious Banaras Hindu University in India. He has received four fellowships from the Earth Journalism Network, three of which relate to net zero and the energy transition. He has also received a fellowship from the National Foundation for India in the year 2021 for working on the subject of health. He is also a Fellow of Veditum India Foundation, an organization working on the rivers of India.

Ms. Anveshi Gupta is a seasoned development professional with a strong public policy background, experienced in grassroots, national, and international domains. Working with governments and prominent civil society organisations, she has a Master's degree in Environment, Development and Policy from the University of Sussex. Anveshi's notable achievements include receiving a World Bank scholarship for her Master's studies. She was working with Haqdarshak where she led the Impact Evaluation team to deliver annual and thematic reports, focusing on vulnerable groups. She also designed and executed surveys assessing challenges faced by marginalised communities, and developed a data evidence mechanism for impact quantification. At NITI Aayog, she contributed significantly as a Young Professional, leading Financial Inclusion and Skill Development initiatives under the Aspirational Districts Program. Anveshi's work involved designing project management systems, institutionalising Behavioural Insights Units, and evaluating district progress.

Mr. Manish Kumar is a journalist with around 13 years of media experience in different news formats: digital, newspaper, TV, and radio. He currently works with Saur Energy International as its Associate Editor, where he tracks India's Renewable Energy Sector and focuses on Just Transition and Climate Change issues. He has also worked with organisations like Mongabay India, Times of India, Deccan Herald, 101 Reporters, and Orissa POST. He also interned with CNN-IBN, Radio Mirchi, UNI and The Pioneer. He won the Statesman Award for Rural Reporting in 2018 and 2015. He also received the Earth Journalism Network (EJN) Fellowship to report on renewable energy issues. Under EJN Fellowship (2022), he reported on the fate of Maharashtra farmers amid India's rising ethanol demand. Under the 2023 EJN Fellowship, he reported on Bihar's experience with its off-grid solar pump scheme. He also won the Odisha Media Awards in 2018 (Development Reporting) for several ground reports from the state.