Episode 5: From Criminal by birth to Citizens of India with Deepa Pawar

In this episode of Unmute, hosts Gagan Sethi and Minar Pimple are joined by Deepa Pawar, an activist from India’s Nomadic and Denotified Tribes (NT–DNT) communities and founder of Anubhuti Trust. Deepa reflects on the lasting impact of colonial criminalisation on nomadic communities and challenges development and social justice narratives that continue to exclude their voices. She speaks about dignity, citizenship, mental health, and the importance of community-led leadership, storytelling, and imagination in the struggle for justice.