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    Health
    Why is anaemia on the rise in India?
    India's anaemia crisis is being exacerbated by a lack of awareness, poor nutrition, and high levels of air pollution.
    by Charu Bahri, IndiaSpend | 9 min read

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    Health
    Midwives: The missing link to improved maternal healthcare  
    A government programme aims to build the cadre of professional midwives to reduce India’s maternal mortality rate and mitigate pregnancy complications. Here’s what it needs to succeed.  
    by Anoushaka Chandrashekar | 6 min read
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    Rights
    A guide to reporting on disability
    Reporting around disability in Indian media is often shaped by outdated narratives and ableist language. This toolkit offers a pathway for change.
    by Shivani Jadhav | 4 min read
    Teachers recording student data digitally_early childhood education
    Technology
    Using technology to support early childhood education
    Vipla Foundation’s experience shows how tech can strengthen early childhood education by addressing absenteeism, facilitating evaluations, and identifying classroom needs.
    by Tanupriya Singh | 8 min read
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    Gender
    Women domestic workers fight sexual harassment
    Women domestic workers in NCR are demanding safer workspaces, calling on both their employers and the government to act. Here’s how they’re turning agency into action.
    by Piyush Poddar, Samiksha Jha | 8 min read
    A woman stands in a field with a set of solar panels in the background._ Renewable energy
    Climate Emergency
    How can renewable energy models put people first?
    Three perspectives, one conversation. A developer, an investor, and a development professional unpack what it would take to make renewable energy truly people-centric.
    by India Development Review | 8 min read

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    A Konyak princess keeps traditional Naga jewellery alive
    by Cenam Wangcha
    Location Icon Mon district, Nagaland
    Agriculture
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    Respecting the alders in Nagaland: Jhum as a sustainable farming practice
    by Meto Kevin Khate
    Location Icon Kohima district, Nagaland
    Technology
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    The slow digital shift in Bodoland’s Anganwadi centres
    by Madhurima Sangma
    Location Icon Bodoland Territorial Region, Assam
    Agriculture
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    The promise and perils of chilli farming for the tribes in Telangana
    by Avinash Kumar, Dibyendu Chaudhuri
    Location Icon Nagarkurnool district, Telangana ; Mulugu district, Telangana

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    Women working at construction site_labour code
    Rights | March 28, 2025
    Do India’s labour codes address informal workers’ needs?
    India’s new labour codes aim to streamline regulations and protections, but their impact on informal workers remains uncertain.
    by Pankil Goswami | 6 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
    Gender | March 25, 2025
    Unlocking the potential of women-led MSMEs
    Women-led MSMEs drive India's economic growth, yet face systemic barriers. Here's how an ecosystem-based approach can help address these challenges.
    by Mridhula Sridharan | 4 min read
    A group of people at a health camp in a village. - Disability inclusion
    Advocacy & Government | March 25, 2025
    Gram panchayats win by working on health and disability
    The identity of local governance bodies grows when they engage in initiatives to bridge the last-mile gap for health and disability rights.
    by Akbar Mehfuz Alam, Pragya Pathak, Sonali Srivastava | 6 min read
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    Climate Emergency | March 20, 2025
    Turning up the volume, turning down emissions
    In 2024, Indian band Swarathma ditched diesel gensets and powered their tour with solar energy. Here’s why that could be a game-changer for live events.
    by Jishnu Dasgupta | 8 min read
    Woman using waste materials for outdoor cooking fire_waste management
    Environment | March 19, 2025
    Photo essay: The myths of rural waste management
    Waste is predominantly perceived as an urban problem. The data gap on rural waste management obfuscates the scale of this challenge.
    by Aarti Sachdeva | 3 min read
    Community meeting in rural Indian setting_forest rights
    Rights | March 14, 2025
    Destruction to development: How Adivasi groups organised for land and fishing rights
    The construction of Dimbhe Dam had upended the lives of Pune’s Adivasi communities. Here's how they transformed dispossession into development.
    by Budhaji Damse | 7 min read
    A group of people stand in a forest holding signs. - Forest Rights Act
    Rights | March 14, 2025
    IDR Explains | Forest Rights Act (FRA)
    In just four questions, learn what FRA is, why it was enacted, how it aims to benefit India’s forest-dwelling communities, and what are the barriers in doing so.
    by India Development Review | 7 min read
    A group of women raising their hands in protest_ecofeminism
    Environment | March 12, 2025
    Where feminism and the environmental movement intersect
    Women’s demands for gender justice intersects with the climate crisis in many ways, yet they are left out of developmental decision-making. This needs to change.
    by Jashvitha Dhagey | 8 min read
    a wild horse in a vast plain-conservation
    Environment | March 5, 2025
    India needs a biodiversity approach to conservation
    Conservation in India needs to move beyond protection of flagship species like tigers and elephants, to include the variety of flora and fauna the country hosts.
    by Kedar Girish Gore | 9 min read
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