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Diversity & Inclusion

Designing inclusive programmes for persons with disabilities

Advancing the rights of persons with disabilities through grassroots initiatives can only succeed when their voices and wisdom are placed at the centre.
by Srishti Gupta, Derrek Xavier | 8 min read

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    Diversity & Inclusion
    Designing inclusive programmes for persons with disabilities
    Advancing the rights of persons with disabilities through grassroots initiatives can only succeed when their voices and wisdom are placed at the centre.
    by Srishti Gupta, Derrek Xavier | 8 min read
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    Environment
    Can startups solve India’s waste problem?
    New-age startups have the potential to address India’s solid waste management issues, but systemic challenges like rigid tendering and corruption persist.
    by Amiya Chaudhuri | 8 min read
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    Ecosystem Development
    Lessons for building economic self-reliance in jan sangathans
    Grassroots organisations are the backbone of social change in India. Here’s how they can sustain their efforts while remaining community-centric and economically self-reliant.
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    Diversity & Inclusion
    Designing inclusive programmes for persons with disabilities
    Advancing the rights of persons with disabilities through grassroots initiatives can only succeed when their voices and wisdom are placed at the centre.
    by Srishti Gupta, Derrek Xavier | 8 min read
    A group of people from rural India sitting on the floor in a circle_grassroots organisations
    Ecosystem Development
    Lessons for building economic self-reliance in jan sangathans
    Grassroots organisations are the backbone of social change in India. Here’s how they can sustain their efforts while remaining community-centric and economically self-reliant.
    by Sidharth Bhatt, Indresh Sharma | 6 min read
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