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    A group of people sitting on chairs in a meeting being conducted in an Indian village_data and policy
    Advocacy & Government
    Why administrative data matters
    Unreliable data continues to weaken policy implementation and forces officials to rely on guesswork. Here's how accurate administrative data enables effective governance.
    by Ganesh Rao, Parul Agarwal | 7 min read

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    Philanthropy & CSR
    The long-term effects of trust-based philanthropy  
    A three-year study reveals how nonprofits used MacKenzie Scott’s unrestricted grants and how the funding influenced their resource allocation, leadership, and impact.
    by India Development Review | 6 min read
    The image features a man rowing a wooden boat. Behind him, on the edge the water, is an old palace._Educational inequity
    Youth
    In Tripura, youth aspirations get lost in translation
    Young people in Tripura are ambitious and eager to grow, but inadequate higher education institutes, limited job opportunities, and language barriers shape whether they migrate or stay.
    by Anupam Sharma | 4 min read
    Framed Constitution and folk art painting_constitutional values
    Rights
    The politics of knowledge: Constitution and NT-DNT communities
    Knowledge dissemination of the Constitution is mostly a top down phenomenon. This prevents NT-DNT communities from accessing and contributing to it.
    by Deepa Pawar | 6 min read
    Two children sitting at their desk in a classroom_climate education
    Education
    Lessons for a warming world: Rethinking climate education
    A closer look at the gaps in climate education today and how we can strengthen what and how we teach.
    by Pallavi Phatak, Sunayana Ganguly | 8 min read
    The image is a photograph of Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation._Philanthropic leadership
    Philanthropy & CSR
    “If we don’t have failures, we haven’t done our job”
    Darren Walker, president of Ford Foundation, talks about the new era of philanthropy in India, centring communities, and the value of failure.
    by India Development Review | 2 min read
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    Teachers engaged in collaborative training session_Teacher training
    Education | May 15, 2025
    How peer-led teacher training is reshaping classrooms
    Here's how peer learning, alumni networks, and institutional support are reimagining top-down teacher training models.
    by Shveta Lall | 7 min read
    A group of women at a workplace sitting on a table and discussing_gender and inequality
    Gender | May 14, 2025
    ‘Women’s work’: Unpacking gender bias and inequality in nonprofits 
    Gender-based disparities and biases often manifest in work culture. Creating spaces for dialogue can provide support and drive more equitable practices.
    by Parijat Ghosh | 7 min read
    A front facing image of a man-nonprofit leadership
    Ecosystem Development | May 13, 2025
    Friendship is at the heart of nonprofit success in Mizoram 
    In Mizoram, geography and culture pose unique challenges for nonprofits. Leaders overcome them by building relationships and strengthening communication.
    by Rodingliana | 2 min read
    Women sorting electronic waste in a warehouse_waste pickers
    Livelihoods | May 9, 2025
    How government schemes tangibly impact waste pickers
    A collective of organisations working with waste pickers in Bengaluru used the Social Return on Investment methodology to prove how critical entitlements are.
    by Ekta Sawant, Nalini Shekar, Zibi Jamal | 6 min read
    The image features a group of adolescents and young adults sitting together in a circle and holding a discussion. A young woman uses a sketch pen to write on a yellow chart paper that is placed in the middle of the circle._Care leavers
    Youth | May 8, 2025
    Bridging the gap in aftercare for India’s youth
    India’s aftercare system is meant to help young people transition out of institutional care, but most of them lack this support. Here's why this needs to change.
    by Preeti Prasad, Satyajeet Mazumdar | 8 min read
    A field with solar panel where a farmer is using a pipe to water the field_Renewable energy
    Climate Emergency | May 6, 2025
    A framework to guide India’s renewable energy sector
    Here's how stakeholders can assess their current practices, raise their ambition, and future-proof their projects in an evolving RE landscape.
    by Joeanna Rebello Fernandes | 10 min read
    Village community gathers under tree shade_village courts
    Social Justice | May 6, 2025
    How village courts deliver justice
    Bihar’s village courts offer a legally backed, community-based model of dispute resolution that is accessible and low cost.
    by Anuradha Nagaraj | 13 min read
    The image features three women working in a field. One women holds a stack of leaves in her hand and there are rows of bound and stacked leaves laid out on the ground._Community resources
    Environment | May 2, 2025
    IDR Explains | Commons
    In just 10 minutes, learn how India’s commons power its people, ecology, and economy—through examples, their history, and challenges.
    by India Development Review | 10 min read
    Women in rural meeting or discussion_community for mental health
    Health | May 2, 2025
    Rethinking ‘expertise’ in grassroots mental health care
    A community-based approach to mental health can ensure that programmes are contextually relevant, equitable, and accountable to the people they serve.
    by Kakul Sairam, Kaaren Mathias | 8 min read
    Women seated on floor during workshop_paralegal assistance
    Rights | April 30, 2025
    How paralegal volunteers make justice accessible to all
    Paralegal volunteers make essential legal assistance accessible to marginalised communities. But inconsistent compensation and uneven work distribution is weakening their impact.
    by Aparimita Pratap, Ankita Sarkar | 7 min read
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