Uttar Pradesh has seen major improvements in law and order, infrastructure, and economic growth over the past nine years under the Yogi Adityanath government. The state now aims to build on this momentum to become a $1 trillion economy by 2030. Nine years ago, Uttar Pradesh faced persistent challenges in areas such as law and…
India’s Aspirational Blocks Programme has achieved a major milestone, with 150+ blocks reaching 100% saturation in key welfare indicators, marking a shift from intent to measurable outcomes.The data-driven model, backed by strong governance and partnerships, is now emerging as a scalable blueprint for nationwide development. India’s flagship grassroots governance initiative is producing its most concrete…
Micro-credentials are short, skill-based certifications that are increasingly recognized by employers, offering new career opportunities beyond traditional degrees. They have the potential to improve access to jobs and social mobility, but require better standardization and wider acceptance to be truly effective. For decades, the hiring conversation went like this: Where did you study? What degree…
SEBI has extended tax-free benefits on ZCZP bonds till 2029, boosting funding for NGOs through India’s Social Stock Exchange. This move promotes long-term social investment with greater accountability and measurable impact. It doesn’t make the front page. It doesn’t trend on Twitter. But this is important news, if you’re interested in things that actually get…
India’s urban sanitation has shifted from building infrastructure to performance-based governance under Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) 2.0, using assessments and certifications to ensure accountability. While this improves monitoring and outcomes, challenges like inequality, sustainability, and long-term service delivery still persist. Over the past ten years, India’s urban sanitation system has experienced a dramatic shift from…
The Samriddhi Kendra in Guna is a digital rural service hub providing banking, healthcare, and government services under one roof to improve accessibility and financial inclusion. It aims to bridge the rural-urban gap through technology-driven, single-window service delivery. A new rural service hub in Madhya Pradesh’s Guna district is being seen as a major step…
India is upgrading its E-Shram portal into a digital social protection platform with $210M World Bank support to expand welfare access for informal workers. The new system will enable portable benefits and act as a nationwide digital safety net for millions of migrant and unorganized workers. India is set to strengthen its social protection system…
Rajasthan has provided ₹11.45 crore in funding to 403 startups, boosting early-stage innovation and entrepreneurship. The initiative aims to support youth, create jobs, and strengthen the state’s growing startup ecosystem. Rajasthan has taken a fresh step to strengthen its startup ecosystem by extending financial support to 403 startups, signalling a strong push toward innovation-led growth…
This article explores how the collaboration between UNESCO and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology aims to make AI more inclusive in India. It highlights the urgent need to address data bias and ensure rural and informal workers are represented in digital systems. The Woman the Data Never Counted There is a woman in…
The G20 Social Summit in Brasilia is pushing for a “Universal Care Floor” to formally recognize unpaid care work. This policy could transform millions of caregivers—especially women—by integrating them into social protection systems and redefining how societies value care. Take a moment to think, about the first person who woke up in your home today….
