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…
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…
Large Language Models (LLMs) have ushered in a new era in artificial intelligence. Their capabilities – ranging from understanding and generating human-like language to performing tasks like translation, summarization, content creation, and complex problem-solving – have transformed how industries operate…
Transforming Healthcare through AI AI’s entry into public health has produced notable advances in disease surveillance, diagnostics, and risk prediction 1,3,4. Yet, these are largely enhancements to existing systems, benefiting those already within the formal healthcare network. For underserved communities-where…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often perceived to be a neutral, objective tool – just code and computation, free of human flaws. But behind the screen, AI reflects the very systems, structures, and social dynamics that shape our world. Among the…
In 2014, the Supreme Court of India delivered a watershed judgment in the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) v. Union of India case, affirming the rights of transgender persons to self-identify their gender and be recognized as a third gender.…
Identity is shaped by the environment, socioeconomic conditions, and external forces. For India’s Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), identity is deeply intertwined with their traditional knowledge, cultural practices, and the challenges they face in preserving these legacies. NuSocia has conducted…
While modern medicine has made significant advancements, it remains out of reach for many communities due to geographic inaccessibility, high costs, and cultural barriers. Traditional healers, on the other hand, are deeply embedded within these communities, offering immediate and affordable…
India’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives for women’s empowerment have seen a significant engagement around traditional skill-building programs such as stitching, tailoring and food processing. While these efforts have undoubtedly provided economic opportunities to thousands of women even, they have…
India’s electric vehicle (EV) industry is on a meteoric rise, growing at an annual rate of 94%, nearly three times the global average. With projections estimating India’s EV market to reach $150 billion by 2030, it’s clear that the nation…
The CSR space in India has become very dynamic with the increasing maturity brought in by the older corporations and a constant expansion of the ambit with the addition of newer entities. This dynamic nature has placed a renewed emphasis…
Long-term CSR interventions differ from short-term efforts in their sustained engagement and commitment to addressing complex social, environmental, and economic issues. These interventions often require significant initial investments and ongoing support but yield substantial returns over time. Often, a new…
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).…
Urbanization has emerged as a defining global phenomenon, reshaping the way we live and interact with our environment. With more people residing in cities than rural areas, this transformative shift is poised to continue. Over the next three decades, urban…
Sustainable financing was developed to answer one of the most important questions in the development world: how do we catalyze funds for overhauling economic, health, civil ecosystems to reduce emissions and work towards reversing the trajectory to a climate catastrophe?…
The ingenuity of women in the realm of entrepreneurship stands as a testament to their remarkable resilience and creativity. Reflecting on history, it often occurs to me that while many groundbreaking inventions are attributed to men (at least as per…
Health is a fundamental right, yet access to it is not always as straightforward as it seems. Health-seeking behaviour, a pivotal aspect of ensuring timely healthcare access, encompasses an individual’s proactive inclination to seek medical attention when unwell. While quality…
How can women and girls participate in protecting the environment? Women from indigenous groups, and local communities are the most vulnerable and bear the brunt of climate shocks. Research and statistics show that they would prove to be better partners…
Global policy discussions around gender and climate action Last month, from November 6-18, the global development community was focused on the 27th United Nations Climate Change conference, or shortly known as COP27. An annual conference being organised since the United…
When we look at the 2022 budget from the perspective of sustainable development, elements of inclusive development, digital transformation and circular economy appear as cross-building strands of near term and long-term actions spelt out in abundance. Considering the Amrut Kaal…
Women play an indispensable role in sustaining the rural ecosystem of any country as entrepreneurs, wage earners and by farming. India has around 15 million women-owned enterprises, representing 20% of all enterprises. However, women face various challenges in building and…
Over the last year, organizations and individuals have had to adapt to the COVID-19 humanitarian and economic crisis. While governments globally made efforts to provide immediate relief, vulnerable communities continued to face some of the most profound challenges they have…
Consumers increasingly expect brands to have not just functional benefits but a social purpose. As a result, companies are taking social stands in very visible ways. Brands increasingly use social purpose to guide marketing communications, inform product innovation, and steer investments toward…
On 22nd January 2021, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) announced amendments to the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) rules to enable businesses to undertake multi-year projects and to shift the emphasis from expenditure alone on impact assessment and modifying the reporting…
A capital strategy to achieve social goals In the last few weeks, the term Social Stock Exchange seems to be the hot news item. In this article, I have tried to uncover some basics around Social Stock Exchange and bring…