Rakesh Swami

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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

May 4, 2026
Did your April bring what you wished for?
Appraisals don't mean the same thing for everyone.
two young men looking at desktop monitors--social sector recruitment

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.
a digital portrait of Dr Ram Punyani against a pale green background--communalism in india

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.
a board with the text

October 27, 2025
A start-up that solves
Literally everything.
A man repairs a circuit board._E-waste management

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.
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.
Narendra Gupta profile_healthcare

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.
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.
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