poverty in india

A top-down approach to climate change programmes often ignores the needs of the marginalised. Here's how locally led adaptation, based on principles of accountability and community, can help fix this.

India’s poverty estimates are outdated. In the absence of accurate data, social security schemes cannot be expected to reach their intended targets.

Arun Maira speaks with Sheela Patel and Ireena Vittal about what the markers of a 'good city' are, how Indian cities are faring, and what they can do better.

While the use of LPG cylinders has increased under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, too many women continue to suffer the adverse effects of burning biofuels like firewood to cook.

Households just above the poverty line in India may still be deprived in many ways. Here's why we need to adopt an alternate definition of poverty.

More than two out of five girls are married early in Bihar. Here are some reasons why child marriage remains prevalent in the state and some ways to discourage it.

Unpacking inequality data, why India needs a wealth tax, and what business and nonprofits can do to tackle inequality.

A compilation of articles that explain the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), its significance, and key findings from India’s first national MPI.

Ninety percent of vision loss is avoidable, yet a majority of people lack access to or the ability to pay for eye health services.

If we don’t invest in building community resilience, climate change and natural disasters will undo what development work has achieved so far.