How the US–Iran war is disrupting LPG supply in Meghalaya and Tripura

Building Begumpura: Power of stories in anti-caste mental health practices

SUPPORTED BY THE WELLBEING PROJECT

Can anti-caste literature and lived experiences reshape mental health frameworks that ignore systemic oppression?

by Divya Kandukuri | 7 min read

The Trans Amendment Bill: Everything you need to know

The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, is a blow to human rights and dignity. Here is why we should and how we can fight it.

by India Development Review | 8 min read

Livelihoods

Skilling alone isn’t enough for rural entrepreneurs

Skilling helps rural youth start businesses, but most stay small. Here’s what it takes to turn survival ventures into sustainable enterprises.

by Mona Agrawal, Sanjay Chittora, Jahid Makrani | 7 min read

Ground Up

Kangri: Baskets of fire that keep Kashmir warm

Bite-sized stories from the people closest to the action.

Livelihoods

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by Zaid Malik

Bandipora district, Jammu and Kashmir

For fieldworkers, the LPG shortage is turning into a crisis of trust

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by Rama

North West Delhi district, Delhi

A lock on identity: What happens when nomads are asked to stay

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by Astha Chaudhary

Nainital district, Uttarakhand

Livelihoods

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If loan payments are fixed, why isn’t the price of our honey?

by Anita Dhakad

Morena district, Madhya Pradesh

Videos

#IDRAnswers | What information do you need to think, act and change the world?

A day in the life of

The girl who refused to drop out

Frontline workers and first responders share their insights from working at the grassroots.

Gender

A day in the life of a young field coordinator in Raichur, Karnataka, reflecting her journey of almost dropping out of school to supporting herself, her family, and her community.

by Rubiya Begum | 7 min read

A book club, sign language, and our fight for Deaf rights

A day in the life of a Deaf student and founder of a book club as he strives for awareness, inclusion, and building a shared space for the Deaf community.

by Parmeet Singh | 2 min read

Environment

Why conservation needs connection: Guarding Rajasthan’s forests

A day in the life of a forest guard, who navigates gender roles, community needs, and conservation in Rajasthan.

by Santosh Kunwar Bhati | 5 min read

Failure Files

Social change leaders chronicle their failures and lessons learnt.

Building team culture isn’t optional

A nonprofit co-founder reflects on how scaling rapidly unintentionally alienated employees, which led to cracks in organisational culture.

by Vijayalakshmi Mohan | 7 min read

Preparing for a marathon, not a sprint

Dalit civil rights activist Thenmozhi Soundararajan on why failure is an opportunity to build power, how systems of oppression affect well-being, and what healing looks like for individuals and communities.

by India Development Review | 10 min read

Why don’t nonprofits talk about their failures?

A number of risks, both real and perceived, stop nonprofits from talking about failure. Here's how various stakeholders can work together to overcome them.

by Tanaya Jagtiani, Rachita Vora | 7 min read

IDR Interviews

"It's no use telling a child that one plus one is two… Unless you tell them how they can use that to actually improve their daily life."

Conversations with visionaries on their life's work, and their efforts to challenge the status quo in our country.

Dr Carmo Noronha

2 min read

"By the time the truth puts on its shoes to step out, the lie has already travelled around the world."

Dr Ram Puniyani

2 min read

"Even if you struggle equally, get beaten up, and go to jail, it is hard for men to accept women as leaders. They may accept a woman from an upper caste, because caste hierarchy plays a role. But it is much more difficult for an Adivasi or Dalit woman, no matter how educated or capable she is."

Rajim Ketwas

9 min read

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Sectors

How the US–Iran war is disrupting LPG supply in Meghalaya and Tripura

Insights and analysis of specific sectors in the development arena—what works, what doesn't, and what needs to change.

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Mandatory Aadhaar e-KYC and power outages during storms are intensifying LPG supply issues in the northeastern states.

by Hansatanu Roy, Samme Massar | 4 min read

four people, two men and two women, in santa hats standing behind a counter selling teddy bears and a variety of plastic toys--crowdfunding in Mizoram

Health & Well-being

Medical crowdfunding in Mizoram has no shortcuts

From identifying patients to mobilising donors, health-related fundraising demands sustained effort from nonprofits.

by Emmanuel Thangrosanga | 4 min read

an illustration of dr br ambedkar painting a white sheet with two women--caste in mental health

Building Begumpura: Power of stories in anti-caste mental health practices

SUPPORTED BY THE WELLBEING PROJECT

Can anti-caste literature and lived experiences reshape mental health frameworks that ignore systemic oppression?

by Divya Kandukuri | 7 min read

Themes

Building Begumpura: Power of stories in anti-caste mental health practices

Approaches and ideas that cut across sectors and counter the dominant narratives around us.

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Advocacy & Government

Climate Emergency

Collaboration

COVID-19

Diversity & Inclusion

Ecosystem Development

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Can anti-caste literature and lived experiences reshape mental health frameworks that ignore systemic oppression?

by Divya Kandukuri | 7 min read

The Trans Amendment Bill: Everything you need to know

The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, is a blow to human rights and dignity. Here is why we should and how we can fight it.

by India Development Review | 8 min read

Why the Trans Amendment Bill must be withdrawn

Statement issued by LGBTQIA+ collective critiques the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 for its lack of evidence, inadequate consultation, and exclusion of marginalised communities.

by Mumbai Actions Collective | 8 min read

Expertise

Fundraising & Communications

Skills and functions that are core to growing programmes and organisations.

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Board & Governance

Medical crowdfunding in Mizoram has no shortcuts

Monitoring & Evaluation

Programme

Technology

Health & Well-being

From identifying patients to mobilising donors, health-related fundraising demands sustained effort from nonprofits.

by Emmanuel Thangrosanga | 4 min read

two young men looking at desktop monitors--social sector recruitment

Hiring for context, and not just skill

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Practitioners share lessons on hiring for grassroots organisations, keeping values and community fit at the centre.

by Rajika Seth, Rakesh Swami | 6 min read

A woman carrying an infant for the infant's biometrics to be captured for a government scheme in Andhra Pradesh--grievance redressal mechanisms