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    Rakesh Swami works as an editorial associate at IDR. He writes content related to Rajasthan and also oversees the Humour section. Rakesh has previously worked with communities under the leadership of the Government of Rajasthan. He has also supported with writing and capacity building at the Accountability Initiative, Centre for Policy Research. Rakesh graduated in civil engineering from RTU University, Kota.


    Articles by Rakesh Swami

    potted plants set in order of decreasing height from left to right--nonprofit humour
    Humour
    May 4, 2026
    Did your April bring what you wished for?
    Appraisals don't mean the same thing for everyone.
    by Rakesh Swami, Salman Faheem | 2 min read
    two young men looking at desktop monitors--social sector recruitment
    Leadership & Talent
    March 20, 2026
    Hiring for context, and not just skill
    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 digital portrait of Dr Ram Punyani against a pale green background--communalism in india
    Rights
    March 4, 2026
    IDR Interviews | Dr Ram Puniyani
    Author and professor Dr Ram Puniyani shares his experiences and insights on communal harmony, democratic values, pluralism, and social cohesion in India.
    by Derrek Xavier, Rakesh Swami | 2 min read
    a board with the text
    Humour
    October 27, 2025
    A start-up that solves
    Literally everything.
    by Rakesh Swami, Salman Faheem | 2 min read
    A man repairs a circuit board._E-waste management
    Environment
    March 27, 2025
    Can neighbourhood repair shops help in reducing e-waste?
    In India, computer and mobile repair shops have long extended device lifespans, yet they remain overlooked in e-waste management plans.
    by Debojit Dutta, Rakesh Swami, Srishti Gupta | 6 min read
    the office of navachar sansthan, a grassroots indian ngo, in rajasthan--grassroots
    Leadership & Talent
    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.
    by Rakesh Swami, Rajika Seth | 5 min read
    Narendra Gupta profile_healthcare
    Health & Well-being
    August 16, 2024
    IDR Interviews | Dr Narendra Gupta
    One of the key organisers of the Jan Swasthya Abhiyaan and co-founder of Prayas, Dr Narendra Gupta talks about the healthcare system in Rajasthan, its beginnings, the current state, and what the future holds.
    by Rakesh Swami, Halima Ansari | 2 min read
    Photo of Shankar Singh_social change
    Rights
    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.
    by Rajika Seth, Rakesh Swami | 6 min read
    Photo of Shankar Singh_social change
    Rights
    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.
    by Rajika Seth, Rakesh Swami | 8 min read
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