hails from Sagar islands of South Bengal, inhabited by farmers and fisher folk. Pranabesh got an opportunity to live his childhood dream of being a teacher & writer when he began working with ‘Amader Prerona’ an organization that works on advocacy and awareness on gender and environment. In his free time, he teaches underprivileged children who are unable to afford…

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85-year-old Sindhu Bala Pradhan has not been receiving her old age pension since past 5 years. In 2005, her name was suddenly struck of the BPL list which led to cancellation of her pension too. She lives with her son in Kamalpur village of Sagar block in South 24 Parganas. Widowed at an early age, she raised her son Mahadev by begging. Mahadev supports his family by working as a seasonal labourer and has approached the Panchayat Member and the Panchayat President concerning his mother's pension but none have been able to help.

Community correspondent Pranabesh Maity made this video to show the authorities what little neglect on their end does to common people like Sindhu Bala. He appeals viewers to call the BDO of Sagar on 8335079070 and pressurize him to ensure Sindhu starts receiving the benefits of old age pension again.

Pranabesh maity reports from Sagar, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal for IndiaUnheard

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