Trina Kanungo is an accomplished Assistant Manager at ECGC Ltd. under India’s Ministry of Commerce & Industry. A postgraduate in Mathematics and Computing from IIT‑ISM Dhanbad, she is also an award‑winning poet, author, yoga enthusiast, and advocate for social well-being. Honored by the International Women’s Literature Council as one of its “Top 11 Personalities”, and recipient of the Bankim Chandra Chatterjee Kala Samman and Sylvia Plath Memorial Award, Trina brings a multifaceted perspective on cultural, educational, and mental‑health themes worksheets.codalab.org+8bigbuzznews.in+8instagram.com+8.
She blends her analytical acumen, literary artistry, and passion for societal change into her discourse—especially focusing on empathy, awareness, and empowerment in domestic spaces.
Q1) When we talk about Domestic Violence what is the first thought that comes to your mind?
Ans: “Abuse of elderly people and children. I might sound biased, but I have seen many practical cases where mainly these two sections of members in a family are victimized.”
Q2) Very sadly, a large part of the population just considers physical abuse as abuse, mental health is never given primary importance. What is your take, and how can we break through?
Ans: “Both are definitely interlinked. If anyone is facing physical torture, it will adversely affect their mindset. It is mainly due to lack of awareness that people don’t bother about their mental well-being.”
Q3) What role do you feel the Government or higher authorities should play in these cases?
Ans: “Government can encourage framing stricter laws against these cases, set up more rehabilitation centers, and encourage more psychologists to come forward and help victims in the rehabilitation journey.”
Q4) There is a thought, especially among women: ‘They’ve spent so much time in a relationship—what if it doesn’t work out?’ What’s your take?
Ans: “Every woman should be financially independent—only then would this thought-line become trivial.”
Q5) Finally, what role do you think society and family play when it comes to domestic abuse?
Ans: “Domestic abuse does not happen just within the core family—it gets amplified by regressive thinking in the greater family and society at large. With a regressive society, domestic abuse can go unreported due to fear of social stigma. Thus, a progressive society can be a catalyst—through greater awareness and support—to reduce domestic violence.”
