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India’s Aspirational Blocks Programme Crosses Saturation Milestone in Key Welfare Indicators

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…

Punjab’s ₹3,500 Crore Education Push Gets World Bank Backing, Targets Global Classroom Standards

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Punjab launches Sikhya Kranti 2.0 with ₹3,500 crore investment and World Bank support to transform public education. The reform focuses on learning outcomes, career readiness, and global standards. Punjab has launched an ambitious second phase of its school education overhaul. The programme, called Sikhya Kranti 2.0, brings a ₹3,500 crore investment into the state’s public…

Bharat Lal and the Quiet Power of Policy

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Bharat Lal, as NHRC India Secretary-General, links human rights, governance reform, environmental policy, and institutional learning to shape effective policy leadership in India. He emphasizes youth engagement, gender inclusion, and community-centric programs like Jal Jeevan Mission to ensure rights-based governance. Influence frequently operates covertly in India’s policy ecosystem. Instead of focusing on headlines, it moves…

Parameshwaran Iyer:A Cleaner Idea of Bureaucracy

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PHASE 1: EARLY LIFE, FOUNDATIONS AND ENTRY INTO PUBLIC SERVICE The journey of Parameswaran Iyer in to public administration began much earlier than when he became one of the most widely recognised reformers in India’s sanitation and water sector. Born on 16 April 1959 in Srinagar, he grew up in an environment shaped by discipline…

Archna Vyas Appointed Gates Foundation’s New Country Director for India

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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…

India map showing state-level SDG performance variation for the SDG India Index 2023-24

Localising the Sustainable Development Goals: Mapping State-Level Variation in India’s SDG Journey

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The Sustainable Development Goals story in India is not a straight line: it’s a patchwork. Some states are sprinting ahead while some states are struggling to keep pace. The SDG India Index 2023-24 shows strong contrasts in terms of goal attainment, showing that real monuments happen when we contextualize global goals and exchange data into…