Ms Datta has M.Phil from JNU on a topic on political process.She worked in research departments in various voluntary organizations on issues like violence against women, child labour and development induced displacement. She is working with HelpAge India for the last 20 years in Policy Research and Advocacy department. Her major thrust of work is to research and mainstream the issues concerning older persons. The findings of her major research projects on elder abuse, impact of disasters on elderly, social security are used to sensitize the policy makers and legislators to take note and take appropriate action to deal with the issues. The findings are also used to help the older person articulate and aggregate their interest and put forth the relevant demands on to the political system. She is also the Editor of HelpAge India Research and Development Journal and published 20 articles on ageing in various books and journals.
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