MSMEs lack access to formal credit. OCEN may be the answer to this problem.

OCEN: A digital breakthrough that can help MSMEs access credit

The Open Credit Enablement Network, or #OCEN, can enhance credit access for #MSMEs and unlock their potential. #creditaccess #creditgap #msmecredit Read more »
The Human Development Report 2023–2024 and India

Explained: India’s struggle to eradicate multi-dimensional poverty

India has achieved some success in reducing multi-dimensional poverty, but northern states need to make faster progress. #poverty #civilsociety Read more »
Urbanisation in India.

Success of urbanisation hinges on development-sustainability balance

India's rapid urbanisation has brought economic prosperity, but it has also strained infrastructure, polluted the environment, and widened the wealth gap. Read more »
inequality and poverty in india

How India battled poverty, inequality post Covid-19

The #Covid19 pandemic crisis led to an increase in #inequality and #poverty, but targeted #socialsupport schemes became India's lifeline during the crisis. #multidimensionalpoverty Read more »
India and Big 3 credit rating agencies

Green finance powers sustainable development in Himachal

Himachal Pradesh's commitment to green finance is bolstering the state’s environmental resilience and sustainable development. #climatechange #greenfinance #himachalpradesh Read more »
India needs gender-responsive transportation planning

Cities need gender-responsive transportation planning

The authorities must ensure gender-responsive transportation planning to #empower #women and bridge the #gendergap in India's urban spaces. #publictransport #urbanplanning #delhimetro Read more »
Ageing Indian society

Ageing population presents challenges, opportunities

India needs to strike a delicate balance while making policies for its ageing population that is reshaping the nation's present and future. #ageing #demographicdividend #IndiaAgeingReport2023 Read more »
demographic dividend through quality education

India must step up quality of education to unlock demographic dividend

India's education system needs a pivotal shift in terms of quality, funding, and accessibility to encash the demographic dividend. Read more »
online gaming regulation in india

Online gaming industry seeks inspiration from global practices

In a quest for clarity and growth, India's online gaming industry wants the government to introduce global best practices in its regulatory regime. #onlinegaming #gamingregulation #gst Read more »
India's lung health crisis

India’s lung health crisis: Causes, consequences, and solutions

India is grappling with a lung health crisis and there is an urgent need to reduce air pollution and tobacco use, writes Dr GC Khilnani. #copd #tb #covid19 #asthma Read more »