Ganesh Pol is a journalist with BBC News Marathi in New Delhi, India. As a key member of the video desk since 2017, he has been instrumental in producing digital video reports that spotlight the challenges faced by India's rural population. Marathi, spoken by nearly 90 million people primarily around Mumbai, is the third-largest language in India. Ganesh's work in this language brings critical rural issues to the forefront.With a Master's degree in Development and active involvement in BBC's 'Diversity and Inclusion' initiative in India since 2020, Ganesh's expertise extends beyond journalism. He has chronicled from the unprecedented migration during India's first COVID-19 lockdown to ongoing rural issues, gaining valuable insights into the complexities of rural reporting. He is also interested in indepth reporting on the impact of climate change over India's small landholding farmers.In addition, Ganesh has co-authored the academic research paper "Living under Value Chains: The New Distributive Contract and Arguments about Unequal Bargaining Power," published in the Journal of Agrarian Change.His fellowship project focuses on exploring the power of digital video storytelling to address India's rural challenges. This format provides a highly accessible medium for India's rural communities, where literacy rates are still evolving.For more details - https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/people/ganesh-pol

Since 2017, I have been a Broadcast Journalist with BBC News Marathi, a prominent news platform offering comprehensive coverage of Maharashtra, India, and global events. BBC News Marathi is known for its in-depth analysis and high-quality journalism, available through its website and various social media channels, including a popular YouTube channel featuring news videos, interviews, and special reports. With a commitment to factual reporting and a strong connection to the Marathi-speaking audience, I contribute to delivering trustworthy news and insightful stories.FYI - I am on a career break from October 2024 to April 2025, as I have joined a Journalism fellowship at the Reuters Institute in Oxford.

Under Soochana Evam Rozgaar Adhikar Abhiyan and Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS), Rajasthan.- A campaign of 100-day ‘Jawabdehi Yatra’ (Transparency & Accountability Journey) to cover 100 blocks in all the 33 districts of Rajasthan. The campaign journey has regularly conducted seminars, clinic's and workshops on the Right to Information (RTI), Right to Education (RTE) and Right to Hearing Act (RTH).- Responsibilities: Field coordinator, campaign management, logistics, interaction and reporting grievances

- Drafted official letters, emails, press releases, speeches in the parliament and briefings.- Public relations: interacted with politicians, voters, government servants and parliamentary constituents- Briefing Hon. MP over discourses in the Loksabha sessions.