The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, that was placed in Parliament in March 2026 has once again brought the debate on the regulation of foreign-funded organisations in India back into focus. While there is no doubt about the need to increase transparency and accountability of such organisations, the challenge before policymakers is one of…
India’s GDP ranking decline in 2026 is mainly due to rupee depreciation and data revisions, even though real economic growth remains strong. However, the real concern is that despite this growth, there has not been significant improvement in nutrition, employment, and overall social development. The Ranking and the Reaction The IMF’s April 2026 World Economic…
Andhra Pradesh awarded Adani Gangavaram Port for its CSR under the P4 model, which aims to align corporate funding with community-identified needs. The real impact, however, depends on whether this participatory approach delivers meaningful, long-term benefits on the ground. What Happened in Visakhapatnam On April 10, 2026, Adani Gangavaram Port Limited received an Appreciation Award…
Haryana’s sex ratio has fallen to 910 despite years of government campaigns and CSR efforts, revealing that awareness alone has failed to address deep-rooted son preference. Real change requires tackling economic, legal, and social structures driving gender bias. A Number Nobody Wanted to Talk About Start with the arithmetic. Of the 516,402 children born in…
Kiran Bedi’s career redefined authority in India by transforming policing, prisons, and governance through transparency, participation, and reform-driven leadership. Her work shows how institutions can be used as tools for social change rather than control. Kiran Bedi broke more than just a gender barrier when she joined the Indian Police Service in 1972. She changed…
Kerala’s 2026 Elderly Budget acknowledges rapid ageing by allocating ₹46,236 crore toward pensions, healthcare, and elder support systems, making ageing a central policy priority. It offers a scalable framework for India, though its success relies on Kerala’s strong social infrastructure and governance model. India is a country of the young. Or so the story goes,…
The anti-ESG backlash is weakening accountability systems and cutting funding for gender-focused programmes globally. As ESG rollbacks and aid reductions grow, women are disproportionately bearing the impact, slowing progress on equality. Trump-era ESG rollbacks and global aid cuts are hitting gender programmes hardest. The UN has the numbers. The corporate sector is looking the other…
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….
Ethiopia’s $350 million Fayda Digital ID project aims to provide legal identity to millions, enabling access to banking, healthcare, and public services. Inspired by India Stack, it promises faster service delivery and inclusion, especially for women and refugees, while raising concerns around privacy and data governance. A Huge Bet on Identity The World Bank approved…
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…
