Sambodhi

28 Mar
Recognizing Care Work in India: The Silent Architecture of the Economy
Recognizing Care Work in India: The Silent Architecture of the Economy

When we evaluate India's economic momentum, we often focus on the soaring skylines of tech hubs or the vast physical footprint of the GatiShakti infrastructure projects. However, beneath this visible growth lies a silent, foundational economy that receives no valuation in our national accounts.

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24 Mar
From Outputs to Outcomes: Rethinking How Public Programs Track Progress
From Outputs to Outcomes: Rethinking How Public Programs Track Progress

In the world of public policy, we often mistake the "how much" for the "how well."

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22 Mar
The Invisible Ledger: Why India’s Water Future Depends on Stewardship, Not Just Supply
The Invisible Ledger: Why India’s Water Future Depends on Stewardship, Not Just Supply

The Last mile of public service is frequently described as a physical trek. For those living through India’s water crisis, it is better defined by a persistent, quiet anxiety.

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18 Mar
eNAM and the Digital Marketplace: Rewiring Agricultural Mandis for the 21st Century
eNAM and the Digital Marketplace: Rewiring Agricultural Mandis for the 21st Century

eNAM is slowly changing how agricultural markets function by making them more open and better connected.

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12 Mar
Strengthening Last-Mile Delivery: What It Takes to Reach the Intended Beneficiary in India
Strengthening Last-Mile Delivery: What It Takes to Reach the Intended Beneficiary in India

In India, public welfare rarely fails on the drafting table; it falters on the ground.

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25 Feb
PM-KUSUM and the Solar Push: Decentralizing Irrigation for Sustainable Agriculture
PM-KUSUM and the Solar Push: Decentralizing Irrigation for Sustainable Agriculture

When the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyaan (PM-KUSUM) was announced in 2019, it did not arrive with the hype that usually surrounds large energy programs.

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31 Jan
Beyond Certifications: Tracking the Real Impact of PMKVY on India’s Workforce
Beyond Certifications: Tracking the Real Impact of PMKVY on India’s Workforce

Within India’s skill development landscape, success is often boiled down to a simple paper chase.

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22 Jan
Bhuvan Geoportal: How Satellite Data Is Reimagining Development at the Grassroots
Bhuvan Geoportal: How Satellite Data is Reimagining Development at the Grassroots

When Bhuvan first emerged in 2009, it appeared to be a straightforward Indian alternative to GIS mapping virtual globe platforms.

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20 Jan
Making Public Data Work Together: The Next Frontier for India’s Digital Governance
Making Public Data Work Together: The Next Frontier for India’s Digital Governance

Ask any government official in a district headquarters about their weekly review meetings, and they will likely describe a familiar and frustrating scene.

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