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Insights, best practices and the latest research on what works and what needs to change across sectors including agriculture, education, climate change, livelihoods, and public health.


Making culture stick in Mizoram, one fridge magnet at a time
A fridge magnet artist shares why he is meticulously replicating Mizo cultural artefacts, and reflects on the marketing and workforce challenges shaping his craft.
by Vanlalrosanga | 5 min read

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The image is an aerial shot of a rural area. There is a body of water surrounded by land, with bushes and trees growing on it. There are parcels of land that are barren while others are covered in grass. Buildings can be seen in the distance in the background._data governance

Can GIS strengthen the mapping of India’s commons?
Courts, communities, and the state are turning to geospatial tools to monitor encroachments, restore commons, and land governance but challenges remain.
daily-wage labourers waiting at a labour chowk--Delhi labour chowks

No shade, no security: The crisis at Delhi’s labour chowks
Workers at Delhi’s labour chowks face age discrimination, wage theft, and a daily struggle without basic facilities. Here's how unused welfare funds could transform these spaces.
a lively market with street vendors selling cotton candy and balloons--street vendors

Claiming a hawking corner in smart Shillong
A street vendors’ association in Meghalaya urges the state government to include vendors in policy design, follow central law, and stop unlawful relocations.
by Shane Thabah | 5 min read
a large crowd being addressed by a man standing in the centre--right to water

Fighting for water and a voice in the heart of Mumbai
The decades-long fight for water rights in Mumbai's informal settlements shows what it takes to sustain a social movement, and why the work doesn’t end with policy wins.
by Sitaram Shelar | 8 min read


Still not a butterfly: A case for citizen science in Northeast India
Citizen science can help document Northeast's rich biodiversity and ecological knowledge, while also ensuring community participation in environmental policymaking.
by Hansatanu Roy | 7 min read

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