Nonprofit governance: 5 steps to get it right

Nonprofit governance: 5 steps to get it right

Farmers’ protest: The women at Tikri

From leading tractor rallies to writing protest slogans and songs, the women farmers at the Tikri border in Delhi are doing it all to sustain their protest against the new farm laws. Undeterred by the cold weather and the COVID-19 outbreak, these women say that this is a fight for their survival.

Do we write off one year? Wilima Wadhwa on learnings from ASER 2020

Wilima Wadhwa, Director, ASER Centre, tells us how the lockdown has impacted students, particularly those in rural areas. She also talks about involving parents and community members more, to improve educational outcomes.

#FarmActs2020: Perspectives | Ramesh Panghal on the concerns of farmers

Ramesh Panghal, a national award-winning farmer from Haryana, speaks about farmers' concerns on contract farming, and why Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) and Minimum Support Price (MSP) are critical.

#FarmActs2020: Perspectives | Abhimanyu Kohad on the apprehension of farmers

Abhimanyu Kohad, a farmer and the National President of Rashtriya Kisan Mazdoor Mahasangh (Youth Wing) speaks about why the new #FarmActs2020 are unlikely to improve farmers' incomes, the flawed procurement process, and lessons we can learn from Bihar and Tamil Nadu.

#FarmActs2020: Perspectives | Puneet Singh Thind on the impact on FPOs

Puneet Singh Thind, who heads a farmer producer organisation (FPO) in Punjab explains the agricultural ecosystem, the impact of the Farm Acts on FPOs, and how guaranteed procurement by the government can assauge fears.

#FarmActs2020: Perspectives | Ritu Verma on the impact on agriculture

Ritu Verma, co-founder of Ankur Capital, an investor in agriculture enterprises, discusses the role of MSP, farmer credit, private players in the value chain; and what the investment outlook for agriculture looks like going forward.

#NEP2020 | Raj Gilda on the scope of vocational education

Raj Gilda, Co-founder, Lend-A-Hand India shares his views on the inclusion of vocational education in the #NEP2020. He addresses the scope and viability of vocational education and speaks to us about how it brings theoretical learning to life and enhances life skills.

#NEP2020 | Biswanath Sinha on inclusion of linguistic minorities

Biswanath Sinha from Tata Trusts talks about the impact of the three-language policy adopted by #NEP2020 on students from linguistic minority groups. He also emphasises that the policy must look beyond the 22 languages that are recognised under the eighth schedule of the Constitution to make education more inclusive.

#NEP2020 | Anjela Taneja on equity and inclusion

Anjela Taneja, Campaign Lead, Oxfam India and a founder member of the Right to Education (RTE) Forum tells us how the #NEP2020 fares on equity and inclusion. She also speaks to the need for a legislative framework for successful implementation of the new policy.

#NEP2020 | Natasha Joshi on the concept of school complexes

Natasha Joshi, an education specialist, who has worked with education departments in India, Mexico, and Singapore, on the concept of school complexes introduced in #NEP2020 and its plausible implications on the Indian schooling system.