As the movement for the liberation of the LGBT community gains momentum in India, it has in many ways struggled far more than other social movements to be recognised. Nazariya exists to change that.
Who We Are
Founded in August 2017 by Delhi University students, Nazariya is a grassroots-level LGBT+ Straight alliance and an intersectional feminist social justice advocacy group. We aim to create a safe space for members of the LGBT+ community as well as straight allies to interact, socialise, and organise together.
Our name — Nazariya, meaning "perspective" — reflects our commitment to shifting how queer lives are seen, understood, and valued in Indian society.
Our Vision
We envision campuses and communities where every student feels a shared responsibility for diversity and inclusion — spaces where no one is made to feel invisible because of who they are or whom they love.
Our work is rooted in intersectional feminism. We fight not only homophobia and transphobia but also the interlocking systems of casteism, sexism, and racism that shape queer experiences in India.
What We Do
- Organise workshops, events, protests, and sensitisation campaigns around social issues, gender, and sexuality.
- Collaborate with educational institutions and individuals to bring programming to grassroots levels.
- Publish essays, guides, and creative work that centre queer narratives often erased from mainstream history.
- Build networks of solidarity between LGBT+ people and straight allies across campuses.
Our Team
Nazariya is powered by a collective of students, artists, writers, and advocates. Our core team includes Ruth V. Chawngthu, Sandhra Sur, Charmi Singh, Ashwin Nassa, Shivam Puri, Reyansh Naarang, Appoorva Siingh, and Nishtha Berry — each bringing their own perspective to the shared work of building safer, more inclusive spaces.