District Formation: Importance and Challenges
District formation is an important part of governance. States have been carving out new districts to keep up with the needs of the changing population.…
Issues relating to poverty, hunger & development
Role of CSR in NGO Funding
The nationwide lockdowns of 2022 led to a pressing need for localized social support. Both private and public funds were poured into the NGO system…
Urban Poor in India
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Inter-Ministerial Panel on Nutrition
About the Panel: The inter-ministerial panel, that recently made recommendations to improve nutrition in India, is composed of officials and scientists from: Ministry of Food…
Urban Land Use in India – Recent Trends and Implications
India is the second-most populous country in the world and is projected to be the most populous country by 2024 adding around 375 million urban dwelle…
The system of free food in India – Issues and the need for a reform
The World Bank and IMF have released two new working papers, which has led to a renewed debate on poverty in India.
India’s food response: A lesson for the developing world
India's journey from chronic food shortage to surplus producer partnering with the WFP has lessons for the developing world.
Covid-19, Poverty and Income Inequality of India
There are signs that the Covid pandemic has not followed the usual script – of the poor bearing the brunt of the pain.
Anganwadis in India – Challenges and Way Forward
The debate over the reopening of Anganwadis in India has been the centre of discussion since the effects of the pandemic seemed to subside. The Anganw…
