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Insights and analysis of specific sectors in the development arena—what works, what doesn’t, and what needs to change.

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Water & Sanitation

How can we support sanitation workers during COVID-19?

Sanitation workers are at the frontlines of our response to the COVID-19 crisis. Here’s what needs to be done to ensure their health and safety.

by Abhinav Akhilesh, Meera Mehta, Zara Juneja | 3 min read

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COVID-19: Voices from the margins

A rapid assessment survey of the impact of COVID-19 on migrant workers paints a dismal picture. Here are recommendations for the central and state governments to alleviate the situation.

by India Development Review | 7 min read

A crowded bus in India

“The government response cannot begin and end with the lockdown”

Efforts undertaken by nonprofits and volunteers to address the plight of stranded migrant workers are being impeded by the lack of clarity or response from the government.

by Ashif Shaikh | 5 min read

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Supporting informal workers during the COVID-19 crisis

Farmers, agricultural labourers, and informal sector workers are the worst hit by COVID-19 and the resulting lockdowns. Here are some steps that the government and banks can take to help them cope financially.

by Vijay Mahajan | 5 min read

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The implications of COVID-19 for rural India

COVID-19 will have major economic implications for rural India. Here are six things we can do to minimise them.

by Shouvik Mitra | 2 min read

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Water & Sanitation

Supported by: HUF

10 things you need to know about the water crisis in India

India is experiencing its worst ever water crisis. How did we get here?

by Arpit Jain, Reshma Anand | 3 min read

Ground Up

Bite-sized stories from the people closest to the action.

A balanced diet?

by Jeetendra Patnaik

Rayagada district, Odisha

Catching fish

by Dinesh Suresh Barap

Mumbai Suburban district, Maharashtra

Water & Sanitation

More toilets, more problems

by Khabar Lahariya

Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh

Public school runaways

Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh

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sanitation workers in bangalore-sanitation

Water & Sanitation

How can we support sanitation workers during COVID-19?

Sanitation workers are at the frontlines of our response to the COVID-19 crisis. Here’s what needs to be done to ensure their health and safety.

by Abhinav Akhilesh, Meera Mehta, Zara Juneja | 3 min read

a construction worker in india_coronavirus_Wikimedia Commons

COVID-19: Voices from the margins

A rapid assessment survey of the impact of COVID-19 on migrant workers paints a dismal picture. Here are recommendations for the central and state governments to alleviate the situation.

by India Development Review | 7 min read

A crowded bus in India

“The government response cannot begin and end with the lockdown”

Efforts undertaken by nonprofits and volunteers to address the plight of stranded migrant workers are being impeded by the lack of clarity or response from the government.

by Ashif Shaikh | 5 min read

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