How mushroom cultivation in Gaya ji is quietly reshaping rural livelihoods in Bihar In the fields of Gaya ji, Bihar, the post-harvest season looks different. There is no hurry to clear fields by fire. No smoke curling into the winter sky. Instead, paddy straw is being stacked. Stored. Processed. Not as waste, but as an…
On 10 July, in Chennai, the 4th India Japan Business Conference brought together policymakers, industryleaders, and development experts under the Indo-Japan Business Council. At the center of the discussion was Takuro Takeuchi, Chief Representative of JICA India, who outlined a five-point agenda to strengthen economic cooperation between the two nations. JICA’s approach is both pragmatic…
The Uttar Pradesh government is driving a large-scale transformation of secondary education through infrastructure upgrades and digital investments. The state currently operates 29,216 secondary schools, making the sector central to human capital development, economic growth, and social equity. Under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, education reforms focus on access, quality, and employability. The government has completed…
Uttar Pradesh witnessed a significant expansion in rural employment. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath launched The Khadi and Village Industries Development Sustainable Employment Promotion Policy for the first time in 2017-18. The policy aims to strengthen village industries. It focuses on capital investment, technology adoption, and structured market support, while ensuring long-term livelihood generation. The…
The Farmers’ Day programme concluded successfully at Vikas Bhawan, reinforcing the district administration’s commitment to addressing agriculture-related issues through direct engagement with farmers. Organised on the third Wednesday of every month, the initiative serves as a structured platform for dialogue between farmers and government officials. Held under the directions of the District Magistrate and chaired…
India’s fast-growing quick-commerce sector is preparing for a major milestone. Zepto, the 10-minute grocery delivery startup, is planning a $500 million initial public offering (IPO) as early as next week, according to people familiar with the matter. The move signals growing confidence in India’s digital consumer market and highlights how rapidly instant delivery platforms have…
India’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) mandate under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, has significantly influenced the role of private corporations in national development. However, CSR performance has traditionally been assessed in terms of total spending, which fails to capture the strategic distribution of investments across sectors and geographies. This analysis develops a data-driven…
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced the appointment of Archna Vyas as its new Country Director for India, marking a significant leadership transition for one of the world’s most influential philanthropic organisations. Vyas will succeed Hari Menon, who has led the Gates Foundation’s India Country Office since 2019 and will move into a…
From the periphery of mapping and surveying, spatial technology has made a significant transition into the mainstream. It has transitioned into industrial decision-making, governance and economic planning. Geospatial technologies are becoming a fundamental infrastructure layer supporting everything from urban planning to climate resilience. This industry’s explosive growth portends both unheard-of opportunity and difficult governance issues….
Deepavali, one of India’s most cherished and widely celebrated festivals, has reached a historic milestone. It is being officially inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This recognition, announced during the 20th meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, held in New Delhi…
