public policy

India's rapid urbanisation, limited governance capacities, and lack of climate-friendly policies hinder its path to carbon neutrality. Here's how this can change.

More than 8 lakh households could benefit from the One Nation One Ration Card scheme, yet gaps in its implementation persist. Here's how we can address them.

The pandemic showed us the importance of decentralised solutions in Indian education. Here's how we can effectively scale such local-level measures.

Universal basic income can benefit the most vulnerable groups in society. Why is it still not part of public policy?

Unemployment in India rose sharply during the pandemic, as did the number of billionaires. What does the privatisation of public goods have to do with growing inequality in the country?

Women have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19. This calls for a greater focus on ensuring that our budget accounts for women’s equality and empowerment.

A day in the life of a social worker from Rajasthan who helps communities access their entitlements and advocates for a public accountability law.

Millions of justice needs never see any resolution in India. Online dispute resolution platforms, digitised grievance redressal systems, and other local innovations could help change that.

The government needs to start creating markets for public interest technologies to address development and social challenges.

Identities such as caste, class, and gender decide who is eligible for social welfare schemes; funders must realise this and support documentation drives.