There are stark regional disparities in access and choice of science subjects in higher secondary grades for Indian girls. In 2024 48% of boys graduated from science disciplines, compared to only 39% of girls at the higher secondary level (UDISE+). In states like Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu, 60%
The Social Stock Exchange (SSE) is envisioned as a regulated stock exchange that will bring together non-profit organisations (NPOs), for-profit enterprises (FPEs), donors, and investors to direct more capital towards the development sector. The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE India) received in-principle approval from the Securities Exchange Board of
Sattva worked to sharpen the impact focus of a domestic philanthropic foundation committed to scale and deploy programmes for system transformation, through grassroot organisations in Manipur
As children progress through grades, the learning crisis intensifies – eventually leading to about 52% of children at Grade 5 not being able to read Grade 2 text. While the gaps in learning outcomes become more visible as learners move upward in grades, the problem starts early on. Moreover, it
Sattva has been supporting healthcare entities, including charitable organisations and CSRs to accelerate the adoption of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). Through this work, Sattva has built awareness on the value of digitisation and extended support to a diverse range of healthcare facilities, including primary care clinics, mobile health units
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We worked with Mr. Amit Chandra (A.T.E. Chandra Foundation) to incorporate the experience and feedback of institutional funders and foundations into shaping the design of the Social Stock Exchange.
The report adopts a mixed-methods research approach to identify organisations, map solutions, and classify actors working across five areas – Flexible Learning, Life Skills, Career Guidance, Skill Development and Placements, and Engagement of Young People in India.
State-wise CSR spending in India: Maharashtra leads with 21%, while high-poverty states lag. Industrial belts and Tier-2 cities are the new growth engines, but CSR must shift further toward high-need regions.
Where Focused Capital Can Move India’s Development Needle
CSR touched Rs. 40,794 crore in FY 2025, but is it going where need is highest?