NuSocia Translational Research Centre
In India’s public health ecosystem, dozens of Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) worker applications are launched across states, yet few scale beyond a handful of districts. This raises a critical ecosystem question: When a CSR foundation, philanthropic funder, or state…
Adapting KAP methodology under evaluation constraints in a CSR education programme Sector Education / CSR Intervention type Science lab set-up for school-going children Evaluation type Retrospective impact assessment Methodology Adapted KAP (Knowledge, Attitude and Practice) Practice area Monitoring, Evaluation &…
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,…
Personal branding is more than just a tool for career growth – it is a guiding force that influences how we approach our decisions and in our world of social development, how we approach complex social challenges. Many people associate…
The social development space has long lagged behind in innovation and tech practices as compared to their private sector counterparts. With poor funding sources and initiatives initially driven out of philanthropy, development used to be slow but resource intensive. Reaching…
As we approach the end of another transformative year, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on the evolving landscape of impact advisory. At the heart of our work lies a commitment to creating meaningful and measurable change. Through the diverse…
In January 2024, we had set forth 5 trends that we expected to see in the coming year. We now take a look to see how they held up. Trend 1: Shifts in funding towards water and carbon What we…
Recently, the NuSocia Translational Research Center (NTRC) had the opportunity to conduct a research assignment on modern day slavery and organizations working against this. As we dove deeper, we came across a dozen different certifications that large corporations are required…
Access to safe water and sanitation remains a critical issue in India, where out of its population of 1.4 billion, 35 million people lack access to safe water, and 678 million people are deprived of safe toilet facilities. This crisis…
Water security is essential for sustainable development and human well-being, encompassing the ability to access safe water, protect against pollution and disasters, and ensure ecosystem preservation. As recognized by the UN, it is central to global governance, with its significance…
By: The NuSocia Translational Centre (NTRC) The social sector space is fundamentally run on evidence garnered from communities and beneficiaries that are being impacted. Without this data, problems cannot be identified and even well intentioned programs, projects, and social impact…
Implications of the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 India’s New Education Policy introduced in 2020 brought about a plethora of changes in the education system’s policy front. One of them being the integration and support of children with disabilities (CWD).…
Nestled within the mineral-rich state of Jharkhand lies a community in the heart of Jamtara District that has persevered through a myriad of challenges. In a region characterised by small, marginal land holdings and a heavy reliance on rainfall for…
In Mumbai, the neighborhood of Worli is renowned for its posh reputation within the island city. However, nestled in the shadow of this bustling area lies Worli-Koliwada, a village where a significant part of the traditional fisherman community resides. Their…
In Talaja village in Bhavnagar, Gujarat the primary occupation of most of the people is agriculture. Lying next to the sea, they have the sea water which is of no use for agriculture and their farming practices were also not…
In the backdrop of India’s rapid economic progress, the narratives of two geographically distinct yet strikingly similar landscapes, one in Andhra Pradesh and the other in Tamil Nadu, unveil a disheartening tale of persistent inequality rooted in caste-based disparities. These…
“I would revolutionize college education and relate it to national necessities. There would be degrees for mechanical and other engineers. They would be attached to the different industries which should pay for the training of the graduates they need” –…
In the dynamic business world, filled with rapid technological changes and uncertain geopolitical scenarios – one constant thing is that the future belongs to those who keep an eye on the change, have an open mind and are agile to…