Ajeesh Maani

Ajeesh Maani is a social development professional with a postgraduate degree in Social Work from Pondicherry Central University. Coming from a farming family in Kerala’s high ranges, he developed an early understanding of agriculture, forests, rural livelihoods and social inequalities. His experience includes community initiatives and working with NACO as a counsellor supporting people living with HIV and their families. At SRUTI, he works on forests, unorganised labour, Adivasi communities and labour migration. He also engages in writing, photography and filmmaking, exploring themes of social justice, inequality and marginalised communities.