The Role of Central and State Governments in Capacity Building of Cluster Level Federations (CLFs)
Cluster Level Federations (CLFs) serve as essential grassroots institutions within India’s rural landscape, uniting Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and empowering women economically, socially, and political...
The Imperative of Long-Term Sustainability for Cluster Level Federations (CLFs) in India
Cluster Level Federations (CLFs) are critical institutions within India’s rural development framework, uniting Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and supporting women’s economic empowerment and community dev...
The Role of Cluster Level Federations (CLFs) in Achieving the Government of India’s “Lakhpati Didi” Vision
The “Lakhpati Didi” initiative by the Government of India aims to empower rural women by supporting them to become economically independent and capable of generating an annual income of at least o...
Challenges and Strategies for Expanding India’s Skilling Initiatives
As India strides towards becoming a global knowledge economy, scaling up its skilling initiatives is paramount. However, the diversity of its population in terms of languages, cultures, and socio-econ...
The Role of Technology in Transforming India’s Skilling Ecosystem
In India, the adoption of technology in the skilling ecosystem is revolutionizing how educational and vocational training is delivered. Digital technologies, particularly online learning platforms, vi...
Assessing ONDC's Role in Shaping India's E-commerce Future
The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) has embarked on an ambitious journey to reshape India's digital marketplace. Designed to make online commerce less monopolistic and more inclusive, OND...
Skilling Ecosystem in India
India's skilling ecosystem is extensive, designed to enhance the employability of its large and diverse population. Here are some key aspects of this ecosystem: Government Initiatives: The In...
Strategies to Boost Digital Transaction Adoption in Low-Income Communities
In an increasingly digital world, the shift toward online and mobile banking transactions offers numerous benefits, including convenience, safety, and faster access to services. However, low-income po...
The Role of Account Aggregators in India's Inclusion Journey
India's financial landscape is on the brink of a major transformation with the introduction of the Account Aggregator (AA) network, a move that could potentially bring financial services within th...
Impact of climate change on the lives and livelihoods of the poor
Climate change is not just an environmental issue — it's a humanitarian crisis that disproportionately affects the world's poor. As global temperatures rise, the adverse impacts on agricultu...
Baseline Studies: The Foundation of Measuring Developmental Impact
In the realm of developmental interventions, measuring impact is not just a matter of assessing end results. It's about understanding the journey from inception to completion and the changes that ...
The Dawn of a New Era in Fintech: How RBI's SRO Regulations Foster Transparency and Consumer Protection
In a significant move for the fintech sector, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently unveiled draft norms for self-regulatory organisations (SRO-FTs), heralding a new chapter in governance of fi...