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If we were to map the flow of CSR funding in India, its geography would tell a story of its own. The case of Maharashtra is a stark example. While speaking to nonprofits in the state, we found that several well-established organisations were working to improve government schools through interventions ranging from foundational literacy and WASH infrastructure to menstrual health and nutritional awareness. Yet most preferred to implement projects in the same four to five districts—primarily Mumbai

India and Uzbekistan have reaffirmed their commitment to doubling bilateral trade within three years by expanding cooperation across manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, technology and digital infrastructure.

India and Bhutan approved 12 new development projects worth US$ 34.41 million under Bhutan's 13th Five-Year Plan, further strengthening bilateral cooperation across infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture and energy.

Funders are growing increasingly interested in artificial intelligence (AI). Across the social sector, AI-powered solutions are being explored to improve learning outcomes, strengthen healthcare systems, support frontline workers, identify vulnerable populations, and make nonprofit operations more efficient. But as more money moves towards AI, it raises an important question arises: Are funders paying only for technology, or are they funding everything it takes for that technology to create impa

The Government is strengthening the promotion of India's tourism through international roadshows, diaspora engagement, digital campaigns and the Chalo India Campaign, enhancing the country's global visibility and attracting more international visitors.

Alembic Pharmaceuticals has received USFDA approval for its generic prucalopride tablets used to treat chronic idiopathic constipation in adults, enabling the company to address a market estimated at US$ 100 million in the United States.

Last week, amid the roar of young voices asking for accountability, amid the courage of their songs and the humour of their memes, there was the usual absence of support from government officials and business leaders. But this time there was also an eerie silence from an extremely important segment of the country: the nonprofits. Some of us in the team spent the week on social media scouring the handles of nonprofits, especially those who work with the youth, to find out what they were doing for

Hikal Limited has commissioned an enhanced cGMP-compliant pilot plant at its Pune Research & Technology campus to strengthen pharmaceutical process development, technology transfer and clinical-stage manufacturing capabilities.

The Government is expanding Free Trade Agreements and strengthening export promotion initiatives, supported by a US$ 2.67 billion Export Promotion Mission, to diversify export markets and enhance India's global trade competitiveness.

ICRA expects India's tractor industry to record 1-4% volume growth in FY27, while healthy profitability, rising mechanisation and resilient rural demand continue to support the sector's long-term outlook.

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India’s bioeconomy is projected to reach US$ 300 billion by 2030, driven by biotechnology innovation, healthcare advancements, sustainable manufacturing and the BioE3 policy framework.

CTIL and CII have launched a practical guidebook to help Indian MSMEs improve export readiness, enhance global competitiveness and expand their presence in international markets.

The partnership between IPC and UPPPC aims to strengthen quality standards, regulatory compliance and innovation in the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors while supporting MSMEs, enhancing patient safety and promoting Uttar Pradesh as a healthcare manufacturing hub.

For decades, any serious conversation about public health in India's Northeast has begun with an apology for the gaps in research, evidence, and data. Policy briefs hedge with caveats. Academic papers note the absence of region-specific studies. Programme reviews flag poor reporting. And somewhere in that recurring acknowledgement of what is missing, the Northeast has become an afterthought in national health discussions—visible on the map, but often invisible in the evidence. Meghalaya exemplif

A good board can add tremendous value to an organisation. The law requires every registered nonprofit to have one, but in the early stages, boards are often made up of friends and family. It rarely evolves to include other kinds of individuals who can add value to the role and to the organisation's mission.  Founders of nonprofits in India continue to rely heavily on inviting board members they already have some relationship with, usually directly or through other board members or stakehold

The India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement is expected to come into force by the end of 2026, enhancing market access, strengthening supply chains and expanding bilateral cooperation across trade, investment and strategic sectors.

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With over 105 crore digital health records linked and nearly 24 crore Scan & Register tokens generated, the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission is streamlining OPD registration and consent-based health data sharing across India's healthcare ecosystem.

India is strengthening its electronics manufacturing ecosystem through duty reforms and component-focused policies to attract global manufacturers, boost domestic value addition and enhance its global competitiveness.

Across thousands of grassroots organisations in India, a familiar ritual unfolds every year—the making of an annual report. It usually begins with the best intentions of the founder, moves through the chaos of middle management, is fed with inputs from team members on the ground, is compiled by someone who focuses on the aesthetics of the document more than its content, and somehow ends in a glossy document that looks far more calm and organised than the process that produced it. This article is

The Government has supported the distribution of 22 lakh farm machines and expanded drone-based precision farming under the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanisation, enhancing productivity, technology adoption and sustainable agricultural development across India.

India's medtech sector is projected to become a US$ 35 billion market by 2030, supported by rapid export growth, expanding healthcare demand, innovation and increasing opportunities for domestic manufacturing and global medical technology leadership.

India is finalising Semicon 2.0 to expand incentives beyond chip fabrication, strengthen the semiconductor value chain and enhance domestic capabilities, reinforcing its position as a global semiconductor hub.

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We condole the passing of Dr Subhash C. Kashyap, who served as the Honorary Research Professor at the Centre for Policy Research from 1990-2023. One of India’s foremost constitutional scholars, Dr Kashyap played a pivotal role in shaping public understanding of the Constitution, parliamentary institutions, and democratic governance. Through his leadership, he helped establish […] The post IN MEMORIAM: Dr Subhash C. Kashyap (1929 – 2026) appeared first on CPR.

Too Many Cooks in the Urban Services Kitchen First published in Janaagraha Times (Vol. IV, Issue 2, Feb 2005) by Ramesh Ramanathan, Co-founder, Janaagraha. Imagine a puppet whose strings are being pulled by different puppeteers: the hands by one, the legs by another, the head and shoulders by a third. Sitting in the audience, the show would not […]

Kesava BalajiAssociate – Strategy & Partnerships In the monsoon of 2024, what should have been a 15-minute drive to the hospital turned into a 90-minute ordeal. A flooded highway had paralysed traffic across my part of Bengaluru. Like thousands of others that day, I felt deeply frustrated. I even typed out a long, angry rant […]

Each year on August 19, civil society organisations around the world pause to honour those who risk everything to help others in crisis—aid workers, first responders, volunteers, and countless unsung heroes. In 2025, as this solemn day approaches, Gaza faces yet another devastating chapter in its ongoing humanitarian catastrophe. Amid blockade, bombardment, and systemic collapse, … Continue reading "Thinking of Gaza on World Humanitarian Day" The post Thinking of Gaza on World Humanitari

Merely 3.97 lakh pregnant women in Bihar, against 15.01 lakh institutional deliveries, availed of benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, or central government’s maternity benefit scheme, in 2021–22, as per data compiled by the state’s women and child development department. At least half of the women who applied for the scheme were rejected, … Continue reading "In Bihar, low registration for a govt scheme keeps pregnant women from accessing healthcare" The post In Bihar, l

There was significant anticipation surrounding the interim Union budget this year with the elections round the corner. The anticipation primarily revolved around bolstering measures for addressing popular concerns and grassroots level issues. This included providing a boost to people’s needs such as essential food and nutrition services, particularly for children and pregnant women, as the … Continue reading "Did the interim budget focus enough on nutrition?" The post Did the interim budge

This was the first event organised by CUTS ARC on the EIF project. The workshop was held on January 23, 2009 at Cresta Golf View, Lusaka. The objectives of the workshop were: to sensitise participants on the EIF for Poverty Reduction Project; to create awareness and share views on the EIF process; and to create … Continue reading National Sensitisation Workshop on the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) and Poverty Reduction →

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Global citizens and governments face urgent questions about reducing poverty, improving education, expanding access to healthcare, and addressing environmental inequality—issues that define today’s global development landscape.