We recently conducted a Covid Relief ration drive for the residents of Ishwar Nagar, who have been severely impacted by the ongoing pandemic. This was our 3rd drive in the area, as we continue to reach out to the needy and offer support as and when required. We got in touch with the Pradhan (head) […]
I recently visited the Munirka Shelter Home, where there are 3 rain baseras (shelters). One is for males, the second for females and the third one for children. So, as we all have certain preconceived notions about these shelters homes, I too had such a notion that they would be poorly constructed and dirty. However, […]
All in all, I believe that the policy is very extensive and most importantly has tried to address the majority of the concerns/challenges faced by the educational sector. It is in line with international standards of removing rigid boundaries in terms of course selection and allowing full flexibility to students to take up courses/specializations in […]
Students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds require encouragement and support to make a successful transition to higher education. Thus, as per the policy, universities and colleges will be required to set up high-quality support centres and will be given adequate funds and academic resources to carry this out effectively. There will also be professional academic and […]
The policy aims to facilitate learning for all students, with special emphasis on Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups (SEDGs), and thus wishes to broaden the scope of school education to facilitate multiple pathways to learning involving both formal and non-formal education modes. The policy understands the importance of both forms of education modes and how they are […]
The new education policy seeks to provide all students, irrespective of their place of residence, a quality education system, with particular focus on historically marginalized, disadvantaged, and underrepresented groups. Education is a great leveler and is the best tool for achieving economic and social mobility, inclusion, and equality. The policy aims to have Initiatives in […]
The National Education Policy 2020 was announced on 29th July 2020 and is a much-needed upgrade to the previous National Policy on Education of 1986. Our education system has had no major reforms in terms of the structure and content for the last 34 years, whereas the world has completely transformed during this period. The […]
How NGOs can collaborate with Impact Investors to help beneficiaries and maximise Social Impact as well as Financial Return There is a huge demand in India for tapping the Social Sector and thus it is receiving much attention. It is also garnering the much needed stimulus from global organisations such as ‘The Global Steering Group […]
The Relationship between Nonprofits and Impact Investing Nonprofits have typically been active longer than impact companies and have developed cost-effective mechanisms for delivering products and services and implementing business plans. Impact investors could be seen as strategic investors in nonprofits, which in turn play a role in scale-up, talent attraction, and the delivery of financial […]
Background of Impact Investing in India India is a natural test-bed for impact investments, with high social need and strong capital markets. As one of the two fastest-growing large economies in the world, India’s GDP expanded at 7.9% in 2015–16, to $2.1 trillion. Poverty is on the retreat; as per the ‘World Poverty Clock’ the […]
