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Insights and analyses of government policies and how they enable or constrain social welfare in general, and the work of the nonprofit sector in particular.

People standing in a crowded train with their hands taking support from grab handles_India's population growth
August 14, 2024
Busting myths about India’s population growth
An effective media strategy can change social attitudes and promote a sustainable population policy.
by Poonam Muttreja, Sanghamitra Singh, Martand Kaushik | 7 min read
a girl speaking on a mic in a gram sabha-makkala gram sabhas
August 7, 2024
Towards child-responsive local governance
Karnataka's makkala grama sabhas play an important role in inducting children into the democratic process. Here's what they need to function more effectively.
by Priya Krishnamurthy | 6 min read
A coin with the flag of India in the background_budget 2024
August 2, 2024
The state of welfare: India’s budget 2024–25
Social welfare allocations in the India's budget have lagged behind promises for a decade. Here’s how Budget 2024 compares.
by Asmi Sharma | 8 min read
geometric pattern in blue green and red and orange_family law
July 26, 2024
Towards a gender-just and queer-inclusive family law
Indian family laws can disadvantage women and queer individuals. Here's how we can think of a more inclusive family law.
by Kartavi Satyarthi, Rakshita Goyal, Namrata Mukherjee | 8 min read
a man sitting and counting indian banknotes--union budget
July 18, 2024
How to link budget allocations to results more effectively
India’s budgeting process can be bolstered by linking financial allocations to programme outcomes. For this to work, we need strong impact evaluations and collaborative goal setting.
by Sohini Mookherjee | 4 min read
Houses flooded in kota_climate action
July 16, 2024
What’s missing from India’s climate action plans?
Despite multiple crises, India's climate policies fail to include vulnerable communities most affected by climate change. This needs to change.
by Sushmita, IndiaSpend | 12 min read
two women working on a farm_mgnrega
June 11, 2024
Why rural Rajasthan needs MGNREGA
Workers, unions, and civil society highlight MGNREGA's vital role in local development and women's empowerment despite problems of budget cuts, low wages, and corruption.
by Saba Kohli Dave, Jasmine Bal | 9 min read
solar panels in an agricultural field_government schemes
February 21, 2024
Do we need to rethink how government schemes are tested?
Pilots typically precede mass rollout of government schemes, but their success in India's diverse contexts may vary. Are simulations a more efficient alternative?
by Anjali Neelakantan, Veena Srinivasan | 9 min read
tractor and cows in a house in rural India_aspirational districts
January 9, 2024
Aspirational districts receive 2 percent of CSR funds
India's Aspirational Districts Programme aims to boost development in the nation's most underdeveloped areas, housing 15 percent of the population. However, these districts have seen limited CSR investments.
by India Data Insights | 3 min read
energy star-rated appliances--energy efficiency
December 15, 2023
Can the stars on our appliances shape an energy-efficient future?
While star-rated appliances are common in Indian households, more needs to be done to meet the country's growing energy demand efficiently.
by Karishma Joseph, Neha Dhingra | 6 min read
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