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Approaches, ideas, and fresh perspectives that cut across sectors within the social impact space.

A woman explaining the layout of her village on a handrawn map on the wall--climate
Climate Emergency
India’s climate discourse needs local narratives
The language and expressions shaping the climate change conversation often don't resonate with the realities of the most affected communities. This needs to change.
by Neha Saigal | 7 min read

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a woman cooking in a kitchen--migration
Gender
The many faces of women’s migration from Rajasthan
Conversations with women in southern Rajasthan reveal the changing nature of migration, as newly married women migrate with their husbands to work as kitchen 'helpers'.
by Aanchal Pundir, Sujata Tanwar | 6 min read
poster on climate change_climate change term
Climate Emergency
Essential climate change terms explained: Part II
From net zero to regenerative agriculture, ESG, and a whole lot more, here's a guide to understanding key terms related to the climate crisis.
by India Development Review | 9 min read
Workers digging pits during the weeding process to ensure conservation-tiger
Environment
A brief guide to weeding a tiger reserve in India
The removal of lantana is key to restoring ecological balance in the forest. Here’s how this invasive species is being rooted out.
by Gyanendra Prajapati, Kedar Girish Gore | 6 min read
a group of schoolchildren on a street--NEP 2020
Education
How COVID-19 changed India’s education system
India’s new education policy focused on centralisation and digitisation to combat the loss of education during the pandemic. Did this really help the students?
by Shantha Sinha | 5 min read
trees in a forest_afforestation
Environment
200 years of afforestation: What can India learn?
Lessons from India’s tree plantation experiments and how different approaches to restoring forests have impacted local communities and the environment.
by Dhanapal Govindarajulu | 4 min read
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flavia agnes image--women's rights
Social Justice | September 13, 2023
IDR Interviews | Flavia Agnes
Activist and lawyer Flavia Agnes tells us why securing women’s rights today seems much harder than it was in the ‘80s and argues that legislative reform is a battle half won without litigation support.
by Joeanna Rebello Fernandes, Smarinita Shetty | 9 min read
an image of a bridge with a background of a polluted environment
Environment | September 12, 2023
What does it take to build an environmental movement?
Environmentalist Stalin Dayanand outlines the importance of public engagement in environmental movements and argues against branding them as 'anti-development.'
by Derrek Xavier, Joeanna Rebello Fernandes | 11 min read
people walking in a flooded road_disaster management
Advocacy & Government | September 7, 2023
Managing disasters: Lessons from Kerala and Odisha
K K Shailaja (former health minister, Kerala) and Liby Johnson (Gram Vikas) discuss building resilience to disasters as a developmental priority and how governments, citizens, and civil society can contribute.
by India Development Review | 7 min read
Women walking in a dry forest_common lands
Advocacy & Government | September 6, 2023
What a national registry can do for India’s common lands
The lack of comprehensive data on India’s common lands affects conservation, resource use, and land rights. A national registry could change this.
by Pooja Chandran, Subrata Singh | 6 min read
a woman holding her pension documentation--disability
Advocacy & Government | September 5, 2023
Where India’s disability pension scheme falls short
India's disability pension scheme, the IGNDPS, is marred by poor compensation, strict verification demands, and exclusionary eligibility criteria. How can we fix it?
by Riddhi Lakhiani | 5 min read
people stading near bags of coal and looking up_just transition
Climate Emergency | August 31, 2023
When coal mines close, give land back to original owners
For a just transition from coal to renewable energy, India should start addressing its historical wrongs and give to the displaced what they are owed.
by Ramesh Sharma | 5 min read
pipes opening into a drain--urban repair
Urban | August 30, 2023
Prioritising repair in India’s cities
The lack of state-led urban repair and maintenance cycles is hampering the delivery of services such as water and electricity, especially in low-income areas. Here's what needs to change.
by Ananya Peddibhotla, Sudeshna Mitra, Vrashali Khandelwal | 6 min read
Women with child_Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
Health | August 29, 2023
Maternity benefits in India: PMMVY’s unfulfilled promise
Inadequate provisions for pregnant women in the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana scheme highlight the concerning state of maternity benefits in India.
by Jean Drèze, Reetika Khera | 4 min read
men rowing a boat-G20 India
Philanthropy & CSR | August 24, 2023
Exploring G20’s role in mobilising climate philanthropy
By fostering collaboration among member countries, the G20 has the potential to significantly advance philanthropic efforts for climate adaptation in the Global South.
by India Development Review | 6 min read
a woman doing warli painting_digital financial institution
Gender | August 18, 2023
Making digital financial services work for women
The credit gap faced by women entrepreneurs can be overcome through digital financial services, but only when lending is made gender-intentional.
by Kalpana Ajayan | 5 min read
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