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The Hidden Crisis in India's Rural Empowerment Revolution (Part 2)
This is in continuation to the last blog where Dr Jui Bhattacharya talked about the challenges facing community institutions. This blog is about the ways how to navigate this tricky situation.

Dr Jui Bhattacharya
Oct 12, 20255 min read


The Hidden Crisis in India's Rural Empowerment Revolution: Why 100 Million Women Need Our Attention Now
The foundation for transformational change exists - the question is how we unlock the potential of women helmed federations

Dr Jui Bhattacharya
Sep 11, 20253 min read


Beyond Identity Issues: Channeling Northeast India's Youth Energy for Real Change
Pradyut is of the firm belief that Northeast India's youth possess raw energy and creativity that remains largely untapped. Through strategic engagement in premier educational institutions, grassroots exposure, and mentorship programs, student activism can overcome deep-rooted regional development challenges and drive transformational change. Pradyut is the Executive Director of SeSTA, a leading non profit working in the different across the North East region

Pradyut Bhattacharjee
Aug 31, 20252 min read


Farmer Producer organisations: From Project cycles to Profit lines: Why FPOs Need a Business Mindset & not charity
Jitendra argues why FPOs should function keeping value for the owners as its cornerstone and not accessing the next grant to just exist. Something which has been the bane of scores of FPOs across the country

Jitendra Parmar
Aug 26, 20253 min read


Beyond Compliance: How Strategic CSR is Reshaping India's Corporate Landscape
The transformation of CSR from voluntary initiative to strategic imperative reflects India's evolving corporate consciousness. As businesses navigate this new landscape, those who view CSR as opportunity rather than obligation will emerge as tomorrow's market leaders

Shubhrajyoti Bhowmik
Aug 7, 20253 min read


Jaipur’s Women-Led Food Delivery Startups: A Recipe for Success?
New research reveals 80% of Jaipur's women Self-Help Groups are motivated to enter India's booming cloud kitchen industry. Consumer demand shows 73% preference for premium healthy options and 21% interest in Rajasthani cuisine, creating opportunities for women entrepreneurs in food delivery services.

Girish Pradhan
Jul 14, 20252 min read


Why Value Chain Studies Matter in a Growing India
As India’s economy deepens its roots across rural and semi-urban landscapes, understanding market systems at the grassroots becomes more...

Mohsin Ahmed Khan
Jun 29, 20252 min read


Fostering Change II
Last time talking on this caption on "facilitating groups" I had left off pondering about what happens when I am a member of a group...

Shivaji N Choudhury
Jul 12, 20223 min read


Chickpea...Thy Labour lost!
Have been studying the chickpea sector for about 8 months now. A reluctant student .... I started off by reassuring myself saying "Well,...

Shivaji N Choudhury
Jul 9, 20225 min read


Fostering Change I
A short essay depicting the reflections of a community development worker. First part of the essay published in 2017 in a personal vlog.

Shivaji N Choudhury
Jul 9, 20222 min read
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