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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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PM Modi Outlines Inclusive Growth Roadmap at Post-Budget Webinar on “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a post-budget webinar on “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas,” outlined India’s roadmap for inclusive growth, focusing on education, healthcare, employment, tourism, sports, and women’s empowerment to build a “Viksit Bharat.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a key post-budget webinar on the theme “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas, Fulfilling Aspirations of People.” The…

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Strengthening India’s Gender Budget: Setting the Agenda for 2026–27

As India gets ready for the Union Budget 2026–2027, consultations between ministries and agencies have started. Bringing the Gender Budget, an important component of the country’s budgeting process back into the spotlight. The Gender Budget Statement (GBS) is a standard component of fiscal planning now. It is more important than ever in promoting gender-responsive governance….

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