September 1, 2025

Kyunki….the social sector hasn’t changed

Kyunki Saans Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is back after 15 years. And much like the TV drama, not much has changed in the social sector either.

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An FCRA update can still come out of nowhere and take you by surprise.

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Funders still demand endless compliance… and yes, the paperwork has only grown.

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A panel on grassroots leadership? 99% chance no grassroots orgs will be invited. Sadly, that hasn’t changed either.

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The “light suggestion” you made to a project will definitely become your full-time job.

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Yes, you still have to chase finance to buy a stapler, but now you also have to log in every purchase on some digital software.

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Yes, your organisation finally hires more team members. Now you just have to onboard them through ten different tools and approval chains.

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No, the CEO still hasn’t stopped insisting you’re all a family.

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Shreya Adhikari

Shreya Adhikari leads IDR’s climate vertical and is responsible for sourcing and producing content that amplifies underrepresented voices and narratives in the climate conversation. Additionally, she manages podcasts at IDR, including the award-winning show On the Contrary by IDR. Before joining IDR, Shreya was involved in curating and producing various arts and cultural festivals in India and internationally, including the Jaipur Literature Festival. She is a Terra.do fellow and has completed her postgraduation from Xavier’s Institute of Communication.

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