Behind every refusal is a story—and behind every ‘yes’ is a life protected
Refusal in immunization is not just a health gap; it’s rather a human story. Fear, memory, myth, and a mother trying to protect her child in the only way she
Beyond Training: Lessons from Udyamita
Entering the World of Women’s Entrepreneurship I joined Project Concern International (PCI) India as a coordinator after my maternity break. It was a new beginning for me. I entered the
New Hope, New Beginnings: When Public Health Guidelines Meet Ground Reality
Public health today stands at a moment of transition. Across programs and diseases, systems are expected to deliver precision, coverage, and impact—often simultaneously. Lymphatic Filariasis elimination reflects this larger public
Subsidies vs. Enterprise: India’s Balancing Act for Inclusive Growth
India’s subsidy-led welfare system has been vital for social protection, but without stronger alignment to enterprise and innovation, it risks constraining productivity, fiscal resilience, and long-term growth. To mitigate severe
Boosting Rural Youth Employment: Rethinking Skill Development Investments
India’s rural youth hold immense potential, and unlocking this demographic dividend calls for demand-driven skilling. By aligning skills with market needs, we can create pathways to sustainable and quality employment.
Leveraging Plastic Waste Recycling by Rural SHG Enterprises
By leveraging SHG enterprises, rural India can transform plastic waste into opportunity. Decentralised recycling models offer a scalable pathway to build livelihoods while advancing a circular economy. India’s large population
Access to Clean Energy for Marginal and Small Farmers- Gap and Unfulfilled Dreams
Inclusive financing, decentralised renewable energy models, and SHG-led collective solutions are essential to bridge the gap between access and adoption of climate-resilient agriculture among small and marginal farmers in India.
Walking Through Waste, Walking Towards Hope
Stories from the lanes that the cities have forgotten The first time I stepped into Cement Colony in Bengaluru, a question hit me like the smell in the air: “How
More Than a Meal
Why community-led nutrition programmes are outpacing top-down strategies. Moving beyond simple food distribution, this is how Self-Help Groups and local collaborations are creating sustainable solutions to child malnutrition in India.
It Takes a Village
Why SHG women are uniquely positioned to strengthen Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) and what investment is needed to unlock their potential. A few months ago, during a field