Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India operates at the complex intersection of statutory mandates and historical inequities. As organizations strive for inclusive growth, Affirmative Action (AA) has become a critical barometer of social justice. Analyzing corporate AA reveals nuanced realities…
AB-PMJAY covers roughly 500 million people and is one of the largest public health insurance programmes in the world. A study published in BMJ Open this year is the first large-scale analysis of what it has actually delivered, four years…
By the Gender Center of Excellence There is a particular kind of institutional failure that is harder to correct than simple neglect. It is the failure that comes dressed as progress. It carries the right language, checks the right boxes,…
How M&E Became the Engine of Strategic Growth MEL has always been about learning. What’s changed is who’s doing it, how fast, and what technology now makes possible — especially in CSR, where real-time intelligence is replacing the annual field…
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has triggered what the International Energy Agency describes as the largest oil supply disruption in history. Sustainability frameworks have generally operated on an implicit assumption that the global system, while imperfect, is broadly…
NuSocia AI & Data Center of Excellence | 2026 In September 2025, BCG published a report on what they called the widening AI value gap. The headline finding was stark: a small group of companies, roughly 5%, are pulling so…
In the development landscape, women-centered programmes are routinely framed as yielding benefits that extend far beyond the woman herself. Titles like “Empower Women; Empower the Next Generation” or “Investing in Women Uplifts Communities” are common. Important strategies and initiatives, packed…
Governance is often understood as the system of rules, processes, and institutions that guide decision-making, ensure accountability, and enable societies to function effectively. While strong institutions are essential, governance does not operate in isolation; it depends on an ecosystem of…
As accountability demands grow louder, social development governance faces a deeper question – is doing things right ever enough? NuSocia Translational Research Center For much of the last century, governance in social development operated on an unspoken bargain: if the…
The landscape of social development has always been tumultuous, but in recent years, a distinct schism has formed between how organizations manage their social conscience versus their strategic risks. While Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks have become synonymous with…
Why AI for Social Impact in India Is Stalling at the Policy Layer India’s development sector is experiencing a paradox. Artificial Intelligence (AI) uptake across health, education, agriculture, livelihoods, justice, and social protection is widespread and accelerating. Yet, very few…
The Selco Foundation has been in incubation since 2014. In 2019, in support from the Atal Innovation Mission, the organisations set up the Guwahati-based AIC-SELCO Foundation Incubation Center dedicated to driving inclusive growth in North East India. The Center focuses…
AI. Machine Learning. Deep Tech. Recently, there has been a lot of buzz, and frankly, noise when it comes to the tech world. Every company, sector, and manager is trying to figure out which tool, form of integration, type of…
For many students, especially when facing subjects like mathematics or science—learning can feel intimidating. Complex formulas, abstract theories, and the pressure of getting it right on the first try often lead to anxiety instead of curiosity. But what if learning…
Artificial Intelligence is transforming fields like sustainability, healthcare, and governance. However, the “black box” effect presents a persistent risk. As highlighted in NuSocia’s recent “Sustainable AI: Solving Environmental Problems Responsibly” webinar, developing or deploying AI models without deep domain expertise…
The global conversation around skilling has increasingly focused on the digital sphere, with governments, corporations, and educational institutions championing new training platforms and tools. However, a critical question remains: are these initiatives truly reaching those who need them most? The…
Open source has emerged as more than just a technology movement – it represents a philosophy of collaboration, transparency, and democratized access to knowledge. In the social development world, where organizations operate at the intersection of scarce resources, urgent needs,…
Artificial intelligence has become a powerful force, reshaping industries and influencing our daily lives. While conversations around AI often revolve around efficiency, automation, and even replacement, a significant and quieter revolution is also underway: the use of AI to foster…
In the world of social development, data is the bedrock of informed decision-making. Yet, we’ve all seen projects where mountains of data are collected, only to sit unused in a forgotten spreadsheet. The true power of data isn’t in its…
A Deep Dive Framework for Social Sector Professionals to Navigate AI Adoption Introduction: Why the Social Sector Must Understand AI Personas Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept – it’s a tool of today. For social sector organizations,…
In our digital renaissance, artificial intelligence isn’t just a breakthrough—it’s an energy revolution. McKinsey analysts highlight a staggering projection: global data center power use is expected to rise from around 70 gigawatts today to over 220 gigawatts in just five…
Between 1st June and 25th September 2023, India faced extreme and erratic weather patterns, marked by unusually high rainfall in 220 districts and drought conditions in 120 districts. This climate volatility, driven by the intensifying impacts of climate change, resulted…
As India grapples with the twin challenges of water scarcity and environmental degradation, lake rejuvenation has emerged as a promising solution. Lakes, once the cradles of biodiversity and the lifelines of agrarian livelihoods, have suffered from decades of neglect, siltation,…
A recent social media trend discussed how the serving method of staple foods might impact women’s participation in family conversations. The theory suggests that the communal, all-at-once serving of rice allows for more participation, whereas the serving of hot rotis…
Climate change is an existential challenge, particularly for developing nations like India, where the adverse effects are felt most acutely by the most vulnerable populations. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC, 2022), India is projected to experience…