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Does the gender of the enumerator impact data collection?
Female enumerators lead in gender-sensitive surveys and efficiency, underlining the importance of gender diversity in data collection teams.

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Can sales agents drive the adoption of electric vehicles?
Research in car showrooms reveals that lack of training, biases, and other barriers prevent sales personnel from effectively promoting electric vehicles. This needs to change.
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Restoring urban wetlands: A case study from Tamil Nadu
An urban lake restoration project near Chennai demonstrates how scientific interventions and community participation can recover lost biodiversity and support environmental sustainability.
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An activist fights for gender equality and disability rights in Rajasthan
A day in the life of an activist from Barmer, Rajasthan, who battles ableism, casteism, and violence against women.
by Pappu Kanwar | 6 min read
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IDR Explains | Nature-based Solutions
In six questions, learn about this ecological approach to the climate crisis, with examples, history, advantages and challenges.
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How India punishes: Rethinking the use of criminal law
Despite claims of reform, India’s criminal laws still rely on arbitrary punishments, criminalising civil matters, and echoing colonial penal codes.
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