Beyond the Grid
How behavioral insights can drive decentralized renewable energy (DRE) adoption among rural women entrepreneurs India, home to 1.4 billion people, faces a growing and urgent demand for energy as it
The Right to Dream
Why rural women need permission to aspire In the quiet villages of rural India, a powerful but often invisible struggle is unfolding — the battle to dream. Not the kind
Beyond Metrics: Time to Rehumanize Development Evaluations
We need to view development evaluations differently where we focus not just in terms of what we measure, but also why we measure, how and for whom. It’s time we
Unregulated and Unseen
Understanding why the majority of e-waste recycling in India is handled by the informal sector The rise in electronic waste (e-waste) in India has reached an alarming rate, making
That One Teacher
This Teachers’ Day we celebrate the incredible power a teacher possesses to alter the lives of her students. Project ‘Humein Badhna Hai’ is a testament to this transformative power
Digital Skills – The Key to Success in Futuristic Working World
Digital Skills – The Key to Success in Futuristic Working World The world of work is experiencing a seismic shift that is driven by rapid technological advancements. Digital skills
Celebrating World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024
Towards a Period-Friendly World On May 28th, we observe World Menstrual Hygiene Day—a day dedicated to breaking taboos, raising awareness, and pushing for better menstrual health and hygiene practices around
Identifying the Gaps in Diet of Rural Marginalized Communities of Chhatisgarh
A. Introduction: Chhattisgarh is a tribal dominated and highly forested state located in the central part of the country. Although, the state is rich in natural resources, the rural communities
Empowering Women through Participatory Governance
The involvement of citizens in Gram Sabhas is fundamental for community development, however in Bihar, the historical participation of women has been constrained, leading to a neglect of women specific
Empowering Change: Women Spearheading Transformative Health & Nutrition Enterprises
Health and nutrition enterprises are key players in promoting wellness, offering innovative products, educational initiatives, and tailored solutions for holistic health. They bridge the gap between scientific developments and consumer