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Sabir Ahamed
Sabir Ahamed is the National Research Coordinator at Pratichi Institute, Pratichi (India) Trust, and the founder of the 'Know Your Neighbour' initiative at Sabar Institute.
He is a passionate storyteller who uses history on the street to break stereotypes around communities and a data storyteller advocating for an inclusive India.
His research interests span digital disparity, the socio-economic status of Muslims in India, child protection, and education. Sabir is proficient in handling official Indian statistics, including NSS, Census, DISE, and AISHA, and is skilled in data analysis software such as Stata and R.
Beyond his research, Sabir has been instrumental in promoting the Right to Information Act 2005 in West Bengal, enhancing transparency and accountability in governance. He is also an active member of campaigns that encourage dialogue among diverse communities.
Sabir regularly contributes to national and regional dailies, including The Indian Express, The Hindu, The Wire (India), The Telegraph (India), The Daily Prothom Alo, and Eisamay