India Development Review
India Development Review (IDR) is India’s first independent online media platform for leaders in the development community. Our mission is to advance knowledge on social impact in India. We publish ideas, opinion, analysis, and lessons from real-world practice.
Articles by India Development Review
March 14, 2025
IDR Explains | Forest Rights Act (FRA)
In just four questions, learn what FRA is, why it was enacted, how it aims to benefit India’s forest-dwelling communities, and what are the barriers in doing so.
January 17, 2025
IDR Explains | Circular Economy
In just five questions, explore the circular economy—what it is, why it’s crucial for sustainability in India, and the challenges of adopting it.
December 24, 2024
Are Indian nonprofits ready for AI?
As AI adoption spikes globally, GivingTuesday conducted a survey to assess how well Indian nonprofits have adapted to this fast-growing technology. Here's what they found.
November 28, 2024
Fostering an inclusive property rights landscape
A recent study on inclusivity in the property sector in India outlines the challenges to property rights, especially for marginalised and vulnerable communities, and underscores avenues for greater investment and impact.
November 22, 2024
Why does social–emotional learning matter?
Watch this video to learn about social-emotional learning, how it supports a child’s development, and why it’s important for society at large.
November 14, 2024
IDR Explains | Nature-based Solutions
In six questions, learn about this ecological approach to the climate crisis, with examples, history, advantages and challenges.
November 6, 2024
Key climate change terms you need to know
In under four minutes, strengthen your climate vocabulary with essential terms like resilience, mitigation, adaptation, and more.
November 5, 2024
How philanthropists can support responsible technology in India
As India’s digital ecosystem expands, here’s what funders need to do to help build technologies that work in the best interest of people and mitigate digital harms.
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