Amlan
Ganguly

A qualified lawyer, Amlan began his career as an apprentice to the most reputed criminal lawyer in Calcutta. He was soon disillusioned with a legal system that provided little justice to the poor unable to pay fees and withstand the long drawn legal process. Amlan decided to make a complete switch in 1996. He started a social enterprise, PRAYASAM, endeavour. In 1999, Amlan registered Prayasam with a few friends with the intention of enabling children to participate in the decisions and factors that affect their lives. Under Amlan’s leadership, Prayasam has emerged as a regional expert and trailblazer in child rights programming and workshops.  Amlan is best known for his use of popular media to engage and educate children in an interactive, problem-posing approach.  A self-taught choreographer and fashion designer, Amlan incorporates both contemporary and traditional art forms into Prayasam’s alternative education models; these range from song, dance, comics, puppetry, storytelling to filmmaking.