Systemic Transformation – Education
A social change organisation working in the field of education with the intent to transform the quality in public schools.
A social change organisation working in the field of education with the intent to transform the quality in public schools.
Vanita Viswanath has been a development sector practitioner and social entrepreneur for over 20 years. She is the former CEO of Udyogini, a non-profit that focuses on business services such as training.
The ninth webinar in the SKI Touchpoint series, conducted by the Capital for Impact Practice Area, delved into the topic of ‘Social Stock Exchange as a Catalyst in the Impact Ecosystem: What Lies Ahead?’. The session, facilitated and moderated by Lekhya Reddy, Engagement Manager and Lead of the Capital for Impact Practice Area, in collaboration
‘Digital health,’ the intersection between technology intervention and healthcare, has the potential to support equitable, affordable and effective healthcare systems. The Indian government is taking several steps toward the digitisation of the healthcare sector to enable the achievement of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The Jan Dhan Yojana, Aadhaar and Mobile
Background While various measures have been taken to transform India’s education landscape, significant challenges continue to plague the public education system such as the high student dropout rate at the secondary level (15%). Nearly 5 crore elementary school students are below the required level of foundational literacy and numeracy; only
Digital technology is emerging as a key enabler of healthcare delivery in India. Advanced technology such as AI and Blockchain are being deployed across a wide range of applications from patient management and care delivery to administration. Increasingly, digit al interventions are being linked to key healthcare outcomes such as
Key Insights on European Companies Catalysing Impact in India As India enters its eighth decade of independent governance, it stands at a pivotal moment of transformation, with immense potential for substantial economic growth and significant strides towards achieving the nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In 2014, India set a precedent
Access to finance remains an issue for many inclusive businesses seeking to expand their operations or deepen their impact. Businesses face multiple challenges including the cost of capital and the scarce availability of affordable finance beyond the early stage. Investment readiness is also an issue, with companies facing difficulties in
Evolving Status of U-5 Nutrition in India In recent years, there has been a noticeable improvement in the overall nutritional outcomes for children under the age of five (U-5) in India, as evidenced by nationally representative data aggregates. Several state-led policies, programmes, regulations, and legislations have attempted to address the
The need for Technology in AgricultureA rising global population, rapid urbanisation, and changing consumer demand are putting great pressure on food systems to meet the overall demand for food, and mitigate the environmental effects of agriculture in a sustainable manner. Technology can make agriculture more productive, efficient, sustainable, inclusive, and