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NITI Aayog and UNICEF join hands to improve nutrition and health indicators in India’s Aspirational Districts

NITI Aayog and UNICEF India have partnered to improve maternal and child nutrition in Aspirational Districts through strengthened Anganwadi centres, frontline worker training, and CSR-supported initiatives. The collaboration aims to boost health outcomes and create scalable models for underserved regions. India’s policy think tank NITI Aayog has signed a Statement of Intent with UNICEF India…

The Jaishankar Memorial Centre: Three Decades of Community Upliftmentand Adolescent Empowerment

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Monika Rathore from Madanpur Khadar transformed her passion for art into a career while pursuing higher education, challenging social stereotypes along the way. With support from the Jaishankar Memorial Centre, her journey highlights how education and community support can empower girls to break cycles of poverty. Monika Rathore is a resident of Madanpur Khadar, one…

India’s $180 Billion Social Funding Crisis: Can Private Philanthropy Rise to the Challenge?

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India faces a $180 billion social sector funding gap, and the India Philanthropy Report 2026 warns that private philanthropy must grow by over 25% annually to help meet the country’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. The report highlights the key roles of family wealth, CSR, and the Indian diaspora in closing the widening development funding deficit….

A Holi Gift for People: Ujjwala Beneficiaries Receive LPG Refill Subsidy

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Ahead of Holi, Uttar Pradesh released ₹1500 crore LPG refill subsidy for 1.86 crore Ujjwala beneficiaries, providing financial relief and promoting clean cooking fuel. The program was held at Lok Bhavan, Lucknow, with district-level events across the state. A Festive Initiative to Support Households As families throughout Uttar Pradesh were gearing up to celebrate Holi,…

Yamaha CSR Initiative Provides New Facility to the Girls Education: Girls Home Noida Government Receives a Bus.

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Yamaha Motor Private Limited donated a CSR bus to Government Girls Home Noida to ensure safe transportation and strengthen girls’ education in Gautam Buddh Nagar. The initiative supports school attendance, safety, and empowerment of girls through improved access to education. Yamaha Motor Private Limited has taken a commendable move in ensuring that the education of…

India’s ₹10,000 Crore Recycled PET Plastic Plan Hits Policy Roadblock

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India’s ₹10,000 crore recycled PET (r-PET) plan has hit a policy delay, creating uncertainty that is slowing investments and industry growth. Without clear enforcement of the recycled content mandate, India’s circular economy and plastic waste reduction goals risk losing momentum. India’s effort to transform plastic waste into a ₹10,000 crore circular economy opportunity has run…

When Policy Leaves the Paper and Enters the Village

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Maharashtra government partners with Tata Trusts and Naam Foundation to enhance rural healthcare, water security, and public service delivery through a collaborative CSR model, focusing on sustainable development and last-mile impact. A new partnership in Maharashtra is quietly showing how development work in India is evolving. The state government has signed multiple Memorandums of Understanding…

Fire at Mumbai Naval Dockyard Contained Without Casualties After Major Emergency Response

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A fire broke out in a technical building at the Naval Dockyard, South Mumbai, and was contained swiftly by firefighters and naval personnel with no casualties, minimal damage, and operational readiness unaffected; preliminary cause points to a possible electrical short circuit. A major fire broke out inside a building at the Naval Dockyard in South…

Bonded but Not Free: How Unfree Labour Continues to Trap India’s Marginalised

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Fifty years after the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976, bonded labour and debt bondage continue across India due to weak enforcement and delayed rehabilitation. Experts stress the need for criminal accountability, proactive inspections, and protection of marginalised communities to ensure real freedom and dignity. Fifty years after India legally abolished bonded labour, thousands of…

Philanthropy, Power, and Accountability: The Gates Foundation Model

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The Gates Foundation’s vast influence in global development delivers measurable gains while concentrating power and raising ethical, ecological, and accountability concerns. It highlights risks posed by reputational scrutiny, philanthropic exit, and private capital shaping public systems, particularly in countries like India. ———————————————————————————————————— Over the last two decades, private philanthropy has become a central force in…