Paromita published her first book - a collection of short stories titled 'A Death in the Forest' in August 2025 from Red River Publication, New Delhi.
A post-graduate of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences 1995, she has devoted her career to grassroots activism. Her impactful journey has earned her esteemed fellowships, including the Ashoka Fellowship in 2002, the Eisenhower Fellowship in 2004, and the Yale World Fellowship in 2005. In 2009, she served as a visiting fellow at the National Institute of Rural Development.
In 2022, Paromita ventured into the literary world, publishing short stories in renowned magazines such as Jaggery Lit, Out of Print, Kitaab International, Muse India, Mean Peppervine, and Himal Southasian.
Notably, she was honored with the 2023 Rama Mehta Writing Grant Award for an English short story exploring the theme of 'Fear and Struggle.'
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A Death in the Forest: Central India's Unseen Lives | Paromita Goswami with Priyanka Sharma | OCLF
On 23rd Nov 2025 04.00 PM TO 04:40 PM
This powerful OCLF session with grassroots activist and author Paromita Goswami opened a deeply moving window into the unseen stories of Central India. In conversation with communication coach Priyanka Sharma, the discussion explored the lived experiences of tribal communities, the fragile bond between people and forests, and the quiet tragedies that unfold far from mainstream narratives.
Drawing from her acclaimed short story collection A Death in the Forest, Paromita shared real incidents, field experiences, and emotional truths gathered over decades of working in the region. The session highlighted themes of displacement, land rights, environmental exploitation, and the resilience of communities who continue to fight for identity and survival.
With thoughtful moderation and grounded storytelling, the conversation reminded audiences that literature can illuminate lives that rarely find space in public discourse. It encouraged empathy, awareness, and a renewed understanding of the human cost behind development.