Rajika Seth

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Rajika Seth is the head of IDR Hindi, where she is responsible for strategy, editorial direction, and growth. She is a development sector professional with more than 15 years of experience working across the social sector. Rajika has also worked with Accountability Initiative, Centre for Policy Research, Teach for India, the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, and CREA in the past. She has a BA in English Literature from Delhi University and an MA in Development Studies from IDS, University of Sussex.


Articles by Rajika Seth


a sketch of a man and woman sitting with a list-nonprofit humour

November 11, 2024
Your dream job could be on the line if…
There's a new hiring criteria in town.
the office of navachar sansthan, a grassroots indian ngo, in rajasthan--grassroots

September 19, 2024
Why are grassroots nonprofits not able to scale easily?
Grassroots organisations in India face challenges in financial management and leadership development, and with technology and government policies. Here's how they can scale.
A young girl staring up at the sky-programme

August 8, 2024
Making social change viable for young people
A programme with a narrative that empowers and inspires young people and a design that embeds their needs within it is key to engaging today's youth.
a close-up shot of a woman's hands as she writes something down in a notebook--fieldworkers

July 12, 2024
Uncovering the productivity challenges of India’s fieldworkers
Productive fieldworkers are critical for nonprofits in India, yet their challenges often go unrecognised and unsupported. What are these challenges, and how can we address them?
Photo of Shankar Singh_social change

April 30, 2024
IDR Interviews | Shankar Singh (Part II)
Co-founder of Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS) and RTI activist Shankar Singh talks about the role of music and theatre in driving social movements, and how to remain motivated amid adversity.
Photo of Shankar Singh_social change

April 11, 2024
IDR Interviews | Shankar Singh (Part I)
Co-founder of Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS) and a key figure in the agitation for the right to information, Shankar Singh tells us about his early influences and building and sustaining movements.
different emojis against yellow background--nonprofit humour

April 8, 2024
There’s an emoji for that
We walked into your group chat, and we’re here to help.
A woman in a saree standing, waving to somebody_FCRA

August 11, 2023
Who loses when FCRA licences get cancelled? 
As nonprofits in India continue to lose their FCRA licences, the impact is being felt most sharply by their staff, the people they serve, and society at large.

April 24, 2020
Supporting field workers to combat COVID-19
Field workers are playing a critical role in helping communities access government schemes and services, and we need to invest more in this cadre.
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