Media · New Delhi, Delhi
Chambal Media
India’s first rural, women-run digital media network; parent of grassroots outlet Khabar Lahariya.
Founded by Disha Mullick, Shalini Joshi
Snapshot
- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Industry
- Media
- Business model
- Media / Impact
- Funding stage
- Bootstrapped
- Markets
- India
- Last updated
- 28 June 2026
About Chambal Media
Chambal Media is a New Delhi-based women-led media, content and community company, started in 2015. Its founders are Disha Mullick and Shalini Joshi. It primarily serves readers and advertisers. The company is bootstrapped, self-funded rather than venture-backed.
Founders
Disha Mullick
Woman FounderCo-founder
Shalini Joshi
Woman FounderCo-founders: Kavita Devi (CEO) and Meera Devi (Managing Editor) — Khabar Lahariya co-founders.
Industry classification
Media Rural & Feminist Media
Ideal customers
Readers & advertisers
Typical customer segments for a media company.
Website, social
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Chambal Media do?
- Chambal Media is a New Delhi-based women-led media, content and community company, started in 2015. Its founders are Disha Mullick and Shalini Joshi. It primarily serves readers and advertisers. The company is bootstrapped, self-funded rather than venture-backed.
- Who founded Chambal Media?
- Chambal Media was founded by Disha Mullick and Shalini Joshi.
- Where is Chambal Media headquartered?
- Chambal Media is headquartered in New Delhi, Delhi, India.
- Is Chambal Media funded?
- Chambal Media is bootstrapped — self-funded rather than venture-backed.
- When was Chambal Media founded?
- Chambal Media was founded in 2015.