Boosting Livelihood Opportunities for Women
19 Oct 2023 Women play a vital role in both economic and social progress. Empowering rural women is essential for the rapid economic growth of the “New India.” The government defines women’s empowerment as granting them equal social and political rights, financial security, judicial strength, and all other rights enjoyed by men. In this regard, […]
From Talk to Action: Embracing Diversity and Inclusion in Today’s Workplace
22 Jun 2023 In today’s rapidly evolving workplace landscape, the concept of diversity and inclusion has shifted from mere talk to an imperative for action. Recognizing the multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences that employees bring to the table, companies are realizing that creating an inclusive environment is not just a moral imperative but also […]
Accelerating Social Change Through Collaborative Action
29 Jun 2023 The Indian Industry is committed to the development of the society and hence a majority of the industry has laid strong emphasis on engaging with it through various Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities in several areas that are crucial such as education and healthcare, amongst others. The nature and degree of involvement […]
Diversity and Inclusion at Workplace
14 Jul 2023 “Diversity is being asked to the party, Inclusion is being asked to dance.” – Vernā Myers, cultural change thought leader and DEI educator In India, a country of many languages and ethnicities, the role and understanding of Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) at the workplace has been ever evolving. What started as a […]
Achieving Gender Parity
01 Dec 2023 Over two decades into the twenty-first century, the world has come a long way. Economic, Social and Technological progress have been rapid. However, there is one area where growthhas been slow and incremental, and that is Gender Parity. According to World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2022, it will take another […]
Advancing School Education in India: Challenges and Strategies
04 Dec 2023 The significance of school education in shaping a nation’s development cannot be overstated. The Indian education sector is a vast and dynamic landscape that plays a pivotal role in the country’s socio-economic development. With approximately 14.89 lakh schools, more than 26.52 crore students, and 1.13 crore teachers, it stands as one of […]
The Journey of India’s Education Sector Since Independence
12 Aug 2022 Over the last 75 years, India’s education system has seen a momentous upturn, not just in terms of policy formation and implementation of various schemes, but also in terms of pedagogy, vocational training and modernization of the education sector. India’s literacy rate was abysmally low at 19.3% in 1951, but with the […]
Harnessing Social Entrepreneurship for Development
29 Dec 2021 Social entrepreneurship, also known as altruistic entrepreneurship, is an approach essentially by start-ups and entrepreneurs, in which solutions are developed, funded, and provided with an intention of addressing social, cultural, or environmental issues. Social entrepreneurship typically attempts to further social goals in the form of voluntary work towards poverty abatement, health care […]
E-Vidya: Promoting Digital and Financial Literacy Amongst Underprivileged Women
27 Jan 2022 The Covid-19 pandemic accentuated several social inequalities. Amongst many others, inequalities in terms of access and use of information technology and financial services were stark. While the gender, social and geo-political barriers to digital financial access and the severity of barriers differ vastly by country, in India, the gender divide is sharp […]
Furthering Gandhi’s Vision of Making Khadi the Great Indian Fabric
01 Oct 2022 Mahatma Gandhi is one of the most inspiring leaders, not just in India, but across the world. For us Indians, Mahatama Gandhi – fondly known as “Gandhiji” or “Bapu” – holds a special place in our hearts. Every year, October 2nd is celebrated as his birth anniversary and it is considered a day of […]