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A day in the life of a fieldworker in Delhi, who helps marginalised communities in Bhalswa colony combat household air pollution by encouraging the use of clean cooking fuels.

Pilots typically precede mass rollout of government schemes, but their success in India's diverse contexts may vary. Are simulations a more efficient alternative?

A day in the life of an eMitra, who helps people from marginalised communities in Rajasthan apply for government-mandated schemes and services online as a way of securing their social entitlements.

India's Aspirational Districts Programme aims to boost development in the nation's most underdeveloped areas, housing 15 percent of the population. However, these districts have seen limited CSR investments.

The Atal Bhujal Yojana aims to address groundwater depletion and encourage community-led water security plans. But it may not be taking into account a key component of water flows.

Inadequate provisions for pregnant women in the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana scheme highlight the concerning state of maternity benefits in India.