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…
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…
The United Nations Commission for Social Development adopted new resolutions to strengthen poverty eradication and inclusive policies, emphasizing coordinated global action and social justice. Leaders highlighted the need for stronger national policies, social protection systems, and inclusive development to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The United Nations Commission for Social Development has adopted a…
New Delhi – India’s demographic dividend is at a crossroads. While the nation’s youth are more educated than ever, a stark reality is emerging from the latest State of Working India (SWI) 2026 report: a university degree is no longer a guaranteed ticket to a career. In fact, for many, it is becoming a marker…
For decades, the global development narrative has been anchored around a single, blunt instrument: Gross Domestic Product (GDP). However, at the recently concluded 64th Session of the United Nations Commission for Social Development (CSocD64), there were strong calls to look beyond economic output and place greater emphasis on social cohesion as a foundation for sustainable…
India and the World Bank have signed a $300 million agreement to launch the Haryana Clean Air Project, aiming to reduce pollution through electric buses, cleaner industries, and improved air quality monitoring. The initiative will also create thousands of jobs, with a strong focus on employment opportunities for women. India and the World Bank signed…
Innovation, agri-tech and renewable energy are transforming agriculture in rural India by improving productivity and market access for farmers. Experts say combining modern technology with traditional knowledge can strengthen rural economies and support sustainable development. India’s rural economy is entering a new phase of transformation as innovation, renewable energy and modern agricultural technologies begin to…
