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India’s disaster planning must include animals

Disasters impact both humans and animals—but rescue efforts prioritise the former. Here’s how policy and community-based planning can bridge this gap.

by Praveen S | 7 min read

“What do you want to be when you grow up?”

To support youth development, nonprofits and governments must advocate for early and inclusive career guidance interventions, making space for creative and sustainable solutions.

by Neha Parti, Ajaa S | 7 min read

Social Justice

IDR Interviews | Devika Singh

Devika Singh, co-founder of Mobile Creches, reflects on decades of working with children of migrant workers, building a mobile care system, and shaping early childcare policy.

by Saba Kohli Dave, Zoya Hussain | 9 min read

Humour

There’s probably a tech solution for that

You need fundamental rights? I have a start-up idea that will help.

by Tanupriya Singh | 2 min read

Ground Up

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

Kashmir’s farmers are picking vegetables over apples

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by Ilhak Ahmad Tantray, Umer Farooq Zargar

Budgam district, Jammu and Kashmir

In Nagaland, an old education system witnesses a revival

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by Nuklu Phom

Longleng district, Nagaland

Environment

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Growing a forest to save a flower

by Mithu Gogoi

Jorhat district, Assam

Rights

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Between forests and fields: Baigas search for identity and livelihood

by Dibyendu Chaudhuri

Kabirdham district, Chhattisgarh

Videos

Telling the untold stories of Nagaland | Keletsino Mejura on her journey with IDR

A day in the life of

From self to society: Navigating silence and stigma around mental health

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

Health

A day in the life of a community health worker in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, who tackles mental health stigma through trust and support—in her own life and for the people she serves.

by Geeta Shakya | 6 min read

Observing classrooms, building capacities

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A day in the life of an educator, who uses a technology-enabled approach to coach government school teachers in Palghar, Maharashtra.

by Ketan Tambe | 8 min read

Social Business

Sales and sisterhood: What drives a small-scale business in Pune

A day in the lives of two women microentrepreneurs, who combine their marketing and product design skills to craft a winning formula for their social enterprise.

by Asha Shinde, Sana Shaikh | 2 min read

Failure Files

Building team culture isn’t optional

Social change leaders chronicle their failures and lessons learnt.

Leadership & Talent

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

Social Justice

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

Leadership & Talent

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

"You can’t talk about childcare without talking about labour. About migration. About how women work long hours for low wages. About where they live, what they eat, how invisible they are to systems meant to serve them."

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

Devika Singh

9 min read

"Activists should go to places where laws are made and also where laws are implemented. If you don’t get into politics, you won’t be able to save the country."

Dayamani Barla

3 min read

"I spoke of the rights of Adivasis in my songs. When the state of Jharkhand was created, we had great aspirations, and these aspirations are also woven into my songs."

Madhu Mansuri Hasmukh

8 min read

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Sectors

The impact of climate change on agriculture: What we know

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

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Using insights from existing IDR articles, we answer four key questions on the impact of climate change on crops, food security, and smallholder livelihoods.

by India Development Review | 4 min read

Girls presenting project during classroom session_career guidance

“What do you want to be when you grow up?”

To support youth development, nonprofits and governments must advocate for early and inclusive career guidance interventions, making space for creative and sustainable solutions.

by Neha Parti, Ajaa S | 7 min read

The image features a woman posing with a young girl, presumably a family member. The girl is holding a baby in her arms. The woman and the young girl are smiling._Maternal and newborn care

Health

Between care and custom: Health decision-making in families

Care decisions are shaped by socio-economic factors and cultural practices. Health interventions must go beyond medical advice to offer meaningful support.

by Baishnabi Monger | 7 min read

Themes

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

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Advocacy & Government

The impact of climate change on agriculture: What we know

Collaboration

COVID-19

Diversity & Inclusion

Ecosystem Development

Using insights from existing IDR articles, we answer four key questions on the impact of climate change on crops, food security, and smallholder livelihoods.

by India Development Review | 4 min read

The image depicts the external wall of a building which features colourful painted illustrations and some text. The illustrations depict scenes including protecting pet dogs from scorpions and snakes, taking pets to the vet, and taking care of livestock._Disaster management

India’s disaster planning must include animals

Disasters impact both humans and animals—but rescue efforts prioritise the former. Here’s how policy and community-based planning can bridge this gap.

by Praveen S | 7 min read

“What do you want to be when you grow up?”

To support youth development, nonprofits and governments must advocate for early and inclusive career guidance interventions, making space for creative and sustainable solutions.

by Neha Parti, Ajaa S | 7 min read

Expertise