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

    Man feeds dogs outside a small animal rescue center. Several dogs gather on the steps and doorway and another man stands in the entrance with more dogs. A cow stands in the foreground near the building--animal welfare
    Urban
    The perennial neglect of animal welfare nonprofits in Tripura
    Growing populations of strays in Tripura pose health and safety risks for animals and humans alike. Animal welfare nonprofits working on rescue and rehabilitation are calling for better funding, support, and collaboration with local governments.
    by Hansatanu Roy | 7 min read

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    a woman drives an auto rickshaw as a man looks at her--women auto drivers
    Gender
    Women auto drivers navigate a profession built for men
    Two women auto drivers from Chennai write about the barriers that keep women out of this profession, and the union they built to combat it.
    by Mohana Sundari, Leela Rani | 5 min read
    a woman sitting on the floor of her kitchen and preparing food, with an Indane LPG cylinder to her right--electric cooking
    Advocacy & Government
    Can India’s kitchens go electric?
    India’s cooking transition can’t rely on LPG alone. What will it take to make e-cooking accessible and viable for all?
    by Wase Khalid, Neha Dhingra | 6 min read
    an empty school corridor with letters of the alphabet and colourful drawings painted on the walls and pillars--inclusion
    Diversity & Inclusion
    The first step, not the last mile: Why inclusion needs collaboration
    Siloed programmes often fail to meet people’s complex, intersecting needs. Through our work on disability inclusion, here’s what we’ve learned about the importance of collaboration and integration in funding, programme design, and implementation.
    by Chetan Kapoor, Neha Soneji | 7 min read
    a network of flyovers and highways--systems change
    Scale
    Government is a nonprofit’s best bet for big impact
    The pathway to solving the root problem instead of treating symptoms runs through the public system.
    by Tim Hanstad | 7 min read
    a street vendor sitting under a tree with his cart, loaded with plastic water bottles, next to him--urban heat in India
    Climate Emergency
    Urban heat in India: What we know
    Drawing on insights from IDR articles, we explore key questions about why cities are getting hotter and who is most at risk.
    by India Development Review | 7 min read
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    a factory floor with several workers, one of whom is welding a large metal tube--energy transition
    Ecosystem Development | April 15, 2026
    Is India’s energy transition failing its MSMEs?
    Energy audits in over 60 textile dyeing units show that simple efficiency measures could cut fuel use by up to 20 percent. So why aren't small manufacturers adopting them?
    by Gaurav Saraswat, Sowmya Dhanaraj | 7 min read
    an illustration of three check boxes against a grey and pale blue background, with the top check box filled in--NGO compliance
    Ecosystem Development | April 9, 2026
    Rethinking nonprofit compliance as strategy, not obligation
    Most nonprofits see compliance as a reactive exercise, yet it can build organisational resilience and reduce risk.
    by Nivedita Krishna | 7 min read
    an illustration of dr br ambedkar painting a white sheet with two women--caste in mental health
    Social Justice | March 31, 2026
    Building Begumpura: Power of stories in anti-caste mental health practices
    Can anti-caste literature and lived experiences reshape mental health frameworks that ignore systemic oppression?
    by Divya Kandukuri | 7 min read
    a person holds up a sign that says 'Can't ban Tboy swag' at a protest against the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill 2026--Trans Amendment Bill
    Rights | March 27, 2026
    The Trans Amendment Bill: Everything you need to know
    The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, is a blow to human rights and dignity. Here is why we should and how we can fight it.
    by India Development Review | 8 min read
    Rights | March 24, 2026
    Why the Trans Amendment Bill must be withdrawn
    Statement issued by LGBTQIA+ collective critiques the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 for its lack of evidence, inadequate consultation, and exclusion of marginalised communities.
    by Mumbai Actions Collective | 8 min read
    two adolescent boys on the beach next to boats--juvenile justice
    Rights | March 24, 2026
    Is India equipped to rehabilitate its juveniles?
    There are only 197 probation officers for the thousands of children apprehended annually. What does this mean for child rehabilitation and justice?
    by Dipul Yadav | 5 min read
    two young men looking at desktop monitors--social sector recruitment
    Leadership & Talent | March 20, 2026
    Hiring for context, and not just skill
    Practitioners share lessons on hiring for grassroots organisations, keeping values and community fit at the centre.
    by Rajika Seth, Rakesh Swami | 6 min read
    a group of women huddled close together and smiling--gender-based violence
    Gender | March 19, 2026
    Building lasting change to prevent gender-based violence
    Community mobilisation in Mumbai’s informal settlements is helping prevent violence against women and girls through evidence-based interventions.
    by Nayreen Daruwalla, David Osrin | 8 min read
    a digital sketch of Dr Carmo Noronha against a pale blue background--
    Diversity & Inclusion | March 13, 2026
    IDR Interviews | Dr Carmo Noronha
    Nonprofit veteran and disability rights champion Dr Carmo Noronha explains the importance of collaboration in designing inclusive learning environments in Meghalaya.
    by Samme Massar | 2 min read
    two women sitting on the floor in a classroom, with numbers and the kannada alphabet painted on the walls behind them--community organiser
    Gender | March 12, 2026
    The girl who refused to drop out
    A day in the life of a young field coordinator in Raichur, Karnataka, reflecting her journey of almost dropping out of school to supporting herself, her family, and her community.
    by Rubiya Begum | 7 min read
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