| Red Light Areas of India: What Happens Behind Closed Doors? | Atul Sharma Ma'am* Pratibha Ma'am |

What really happens inside India’s red-light areas? What are the realities faced by women and children caught in cycles of human trafficking, exploitation, poverty and social stigma? In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, Atul Sharma Ma’am, founder of Sankalp, shares insights from her long-running work against human trafficking and the exploitation of women and children. Hosted by Pratibha Jhingan, UPSC Faculty and former faculty at Next IAS and Insights IAS, this podcast explores the uncomfortable realities that often remain hidden from public discussion. 🎙️ GUEST – ATUL SHARMA MA’AM • Founder, Sankalp • Long-running work against human trafficking • Working against exploitation of women and children • First-hand insights into the challenges faced by vulnerable communities 🎤 HOST – PRATIBHA JHINGAN • UPSC Faculty • Ex-Next IAS • Ex-Insights IAS 🔥 IN THIS PODCAST: 👉 What really happens inside red-light areas? 👉 Human trafficking and exploitation of women & children 👉 Why do women get trapped in these situations? 👉 The social and economic realities behind the issue 👉 Challenges in rehabilitation and reintegration 👉 Society’s role in addressing exploitation 👉 Stories and insights from years of ground-level work ⚠️ This is not just a conversation—it is an attempt to understand a difficult social reality with empathy, awareness and facts. 👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe & Turn On Notifications #RedLightAreas #HumanTrafficking #WomenSafety #ChildProtection #AtulSharma #PratibhaJhingan #Podcast #India #SocialIssues #HumanRights #Awareness #UPSC