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PANKHUDI, Anganwadis, and the NSE Social Stock Exchange: India Is Building a CSR Pipeline for Women. Will It Hold?

India is building a new CSR pipeline for women and children through the PANKHUDI platform, Anganwadi Centres, and the NSE Social Stock Exchange. However, its success will depend on strong accountability, transparent data, and measurable outcomes. Three recent moves in India’s CSR and social sector landscape signal a shift in how corporate money reaches women…

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Gender and Child Budgeting in Union Budget 2026–27: Progress with Persistent Gaps

The Union Budget 2026–27 significantly increases Gender and Child Budgeting, allocating around ₹5 lakh crore for women and ₹1.32 lakh crore for child welfare to strengthen nutrition, early childhood care, and social protection. However, concerns remain about effective fund utilization, monitoring, and implementation gaps that may limit real impact. Gender and child budgeting has emerged…

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