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
BATHINDA: Punjab might be doing reasonably well on UN’s sustainable development goals (SDGs) with a score of 68 with two notches above national average of 66 and ranks 12th on Niti Aayog’s SDG index, but when it comes to corporate social responsibility (CSR) spending, the state is getting even less
Amongst the most crucial causes of India’s agrarian crisis and subsequent economic slowdown is the structural inability of its small and marginal farmers to access small-sized, affordable and timely credit. The Open Credit Enablement Network (OCEN), an upcoming digital protocol, displays immense potential in challenging this situation, by shifting how
As India moves into the next phase of the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM), there is a need for urgent action to improve the dignity of work and the working conditions for millions of sanitation workers (Safai Mitras) in India.
In recent years, alarms have been sounded regarding the declining women labour force participation rate in India, which currently stands at approximately 30%, according to the latest data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey. This measurement is a key indicator of not only women’s workforce participation, but also a country’s
For decades, high temperatures have been an intrinsic part of the textile manufacturing process in India. As climate change is amplifying the frequency and intensity of heat events, this approach is becoming increasingly unsustainable. As one Erode garment worker put it, “It feels like we’re trapped inside an oven. The
We need to ensure that with policy-driven incentives, better supply chains and education, the right food choices are made from farm to fork.
Vipul Arora Environmental, social and governance (ESG) is a term that has gained increasing importance in recent years, particularly for corporations and investors in these enterprises. ESG is a research and analysis framework that allows ‘Institutional Investors’ and Companies to assess their risks and opportunities, with respect to their environmental,
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Explore our State of CSR in India Report 2024. As we mark the 10 year milestone, since the CSR law was mandated in India, CSR is recognised as a credible source of development finance. Where are these funds being deployed? Who are the funders? What do the trends look like?