Bhaskar Dev Chatterjee is a seasoned Indian journalist, environmental advocate, and social activist. He serves as the Owner and Editor-in-Chief of The concrete News, an independent press agency dedicated to truth, transparency, and public accountability.
Upholding the strict ethics of independent press. We report ground facts free from commercial algorithm pressure, corporate bias, or administrative directives.
Highlighting ecological vulnerabilities, investigating illegal waste dumping, and campaigning for robust climate adaptation systems in delta regions.
Organizing assemblies, assisting community groups, filing public representations, and taking physical legal/administrative actions to resolve grievances.
Commenced writing detailed regional beats focused on agrarian issues, water management delays, and district health post capacities.
Established the news agency to cover issues neglected by main channels. Focused on community-funded models for investigative projects.
Conducted extensive on-field assessments of climate displaced families. Mobilized community petitions for concrete embankments and rehabilitation guidelines.
Led a citizen coalition protest against illegal chemical disposal in suburban water bodies, forcing municipal audits and factory effluent reviews.
Conducted systemic audits of twelve underfunded sub-district clinics, publishing findings in The concrete News to lobby for public upgrades.