Ankita Bhatkhande

Join us for a virtual learning session to explore key highlights from the India Philanthropy Report 2024, co-published by Dasra and Bain & Company! This webinar will delve into the emerging trends and pockets of opportunities shaping the domestic giving landscape in India. It will also decode these highlights and discuss their implications for different stakeholder groups. Date: 29th August, 2024 Time: 5 to 6 PM IST Scan the QR code below or use the link to register: https://lnkd.in/dVaNqa-f Stay tuned for more updates! #webinar #IndiaPhilanthropyReport #Philanthropy #Giving #Givingtrends #Development #CSR #NGOs #Nonprofits

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It is amazing how succinctly this piece puts the recent SC judgement on #climatechange in perspective. A great article on a crucial topic. Thanks Nawneet Vibhaw (नवनीत विभव) for writing this. Read on..

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We have launched a 'People's Agenda Campaign' across India with an aim to listen to communities, social groups and sections, understand their grassroots issues, and explore solutions to improve their own lives, improve local ecological and environmental conditions, and improve the country as a whole. As our collective efforts and the outcomes of these conversations, we have created a Hindi document called "The People's Agenda for a Equitable Future", which is available at the link below: https://lnkd.in/gzJc8xF4

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India's Federal Balancing Act: Challenges and the Path Forward India's federal system faces challenges threatening its foundation, including widening economic inequalities, regional disparities, and encroaching financial centralisation. The 15th Finance Commission's recommendations aim to address these issues, but critics argue they're insufficient. Population growth imbalances further strain resources. The Supreme Court has emphasised fair representation based on updated data. Federalism requires a delicate balance. Read this new blog by our scholar, Shreshth Sinha, to explore these challenges and bold reform ideas for strengthening India's federal structure: https://lnkd.in/g7zmVWAC Parth Shah | Luis Miranda | Dhruva Mathur | Ram J V | Urvashi Shahi | Siddhartha Warwade | Nandhnee K | Somrwita Mondal | Shahin Khan #India #federalism #economicdisparity #regionaldevelopment #constitution #reforms

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🔢 Data for Change Cividep India, in partnership with the UNDP B+HR programme at UNDP in India, just concluded a 3-day workshop in Bengaluru. This immersive programme used a hands-on approach to familiarise civil society workers on SEBI’s Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) questionnaire and how to extract and analyse data from the #BRSR disclosures of the top 1000 listed companies. Sessions were held by key labour academics and experts including Dev Nathan, Rahul S, Vasanthi Srinivasan, Rajesh Joseph, Jhumki Dutta, and moderated by Rashmi Venkatesan. 💡 Key insights: Data needs to be more effectively utilised by civil society and labour rights groups. By focusing on key trends and specific variables reported by companies, they can highlight gaps and help push for workers' rights.  Subscribe to the Cividep newsletter for more detailed updates : https://lnkd.in/g9jeqYZw #BusinessAndHumanRights #DecentWork #ResponsibleBusiness #UNGPs #BRSR #SDGs #ESG Nusrat Khan Nandita Shivakumar Pradeepan Ravi Gopinath Parakuni Deepika RaoRincy Roy Richa Ramela Antony Raju V Pramod KumarYashodhamma P HKomala Rangaswamy Srija Mitra C P Ritwik Ponnappa Akshay Kamtam Sudeep Sudhakaran Geetisha Dasgupta Chiara Furtado Kaanchi Chopra Anamika Singh

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🌍 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 🇮🇳 The Next Century Foundation submitted a written statement to the UNHRC 56th session on climate change authored by Komal Mor. Our statement highlights India's micro-level strategies for addressing climate change, rooted in cultural practices. These practices offer valuable insights that, if adopted by Western nations, could significantly reduce their carbon footprints. Moreover, these practices can be scaled within India to promote individual contributions towards mitigating climate change. 🌱♻️ Read the full statement here: https://lnkd.in/esY3yZ4T The original statement submitted to the UN can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eHtRND-x #ClimateChange #Sustainability #CulturalPractices #India #CarbonFootprint #EnvironmentalImpact #NextCenturyFoundation

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A systems change approach with a long-term view is essential for large-scale impact that will be truly transformative. Because each project has 'intended' and 'unintended' consequences, and while the intended consequences may show up very starkly and very soon making everyone feel good, the unintended may finally wipe out a large part of the benefit of the intended consequences.... #socialdevelopment #change #buildingindia

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If you are looking for a quick read on development finance during the Financing for Development Forum #FfD, this blog by Subhra Bhattacharjee uncovers the basics to bridge the development finance gap for the Global Goals through private finance: https://lnkd.in/dhschgB6 #Fin4Dev

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The #MeToo movement, which originated in the West and gained considerable traction in India, ultimately struggled to bring about significant change. It faced condemnation even within feminist circles in India. Prominent figures from academia, including members of India's Subaltern Studies collective, were named in a list circulated by Raya Sarkar, a law student who became a notable figure in India's #MeToo movement. Prominent feminist activists and scholars urged the removal of this list, arguing that it was slanderous and lacked evidence. Eventually, the list was taken down, but the problem persists. When a person in power makes sexist remarks daily as part of casual conversation, it becomes a lived experience for the survivor, deeply affecting their mental health—a topic that remains largely unspoken. Is this a case of sexual harassment? Unfortunately, everyday sexism, gender bias, and prejudice do not fall under the legal definition of sexual harassment. The impact of such behavior is debated even among feminists, with some suggesting that the solution is to retort on the spot. However, the power dynamics often make this impractical; it can occur in classrooms, workplaces, or within families by an elder. Those who are marginalized, or "subaltern," across the gender spectrum, often have to navigate these situations as best they can. When such behavior is so normalized, those who protest or speak out against it are often seen as disruptors, accused of rocking a smooth sailing boat. Gender bias is omnipresent and deeply ingrained in every society. Jokes and shrill giggles are a staple of casual banter across all spaces, no matter how nauseating they may be for the powerless in the group. When such individuals found the list, they eagerly filled it, but in the description, they couldn't mention the casual sexual jokes passed daily. Naming someone was the result of their cumulative experiences, as such jokes are already in the public domain. So, what's new? This often leaves the space empty. Feminist scholars and activists, who also serve as gatekeepers, might reject these entries, branding them as part of an instant gratification culture. Feminism will keep evolving; it is a pluralistic movement that values the subjective experiences of the marginalized. Elevating certain perspectives to the status of canonical truth by a select few will do more harm than good. The flow of feminist scholarship is not from books to the ground, but the other way around—it is born from subjective experiences. This will be endless until women find their own creative means to protest as helene cixous asserts "A woman must write her self: must write about women and bring women to writing, from which they have been driven away as violently as from their bodies" #MeToo #GenderBias #EverydaySexism #Feminism #MentalHealth #SubalternVoices #SocialJustice #Equality #SexualHarassment #CulturalChange #HeleneCixous #WriteYourself

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“For the social sector to build scale the way markets have, India needs more systems-approach management, combining talent, practice, and knowledge to drive sustainable social change. This systems-led management can become the sector’s backbone.” In this piece for the Hindustan Times (online), ISDM’s Trisha Varma argues why the social sector needs its own brand of management and discusses how development managers can play a pivotal role in this transformation. Read the article here:https://lnkd.in/dF8ncnXd Ravi Sreedharan, Gaurav Shah, Kakul Misra, Deeksha Punia, Lopamudra Sanyal, LS Murty, Naghma Abidi; Hindustan Times #ManagmentForSocialChange

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We should aim to realize the promise of inclusive and equitable governance for all by reforming institutions, promoting transparency, and empowering communities through an updated or new statutory framework. My OPeD piece was published in the Hindustan Times, Chandigarh on 21st May 2024.

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Socio-Technical Innovation Bundles for Enhancing Women’s Resilience and Empowerment This is the case study conducted by me and my co-researchers. The study explores how Socio-Technical Innovation Bundles (STIBs) integrated into Swayam Sshikshan Prayog 's (SSP) Women-led Climate Resilient Farming (WCRF) model contribute to building the resilience and empowerment of women farmers in Dharashiv district in the region. By comprehending the dynamics and interaction of STIBS, it aims to contribute substantively to the discourse on empowering marginalized women farmers in the face of agrarian challenges and climate change impacts. The research methodology for the study revolves around axiological, ontological, and epistemological considerations, a research design that employs a constructivist/interpretivist paradigm, aligning with an inductive approach, and a qualitative approach to capture nuanced aspects of the research question. The study used purposive critical case sampling, semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions (FGDs), and a thematic analysis for data analysis. The cross-sectional time horizon provided a snapshot of prevalent characteristics within the population. Download the full study here - https://lnkd.in/ddtxgpz7 #empowerment #gender #indianfarming #womenfarmers # climatechange #radheshyamjadhav 

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From Paisas To Prosperity: Savings As An Asset-Building Tool For Women From Low-Income Households - written by Priyadarshini Ganesan In this insightful piece, we explore the intricate financial dynamics of Low-Income Households (LIHs) to inform product and process designs. We discuss the potential structure of a savings product catering not only to women but also to LIHs at large. Additionally, we share insights from financial service providers on the operational challenges and opportunities in implementing such a product for this segment. https://lnkd.in/d6CbmHbK   #FinancialInclusion #FinancialEmpowerment #WomenEmpowerment #Savings #AssetBuilding #EconomicEquality #BlogPost  

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Funding is crucial for NGOs in India, but donors often hesitate to support those lacking organization and professionalism. Without sufficient resources, small and mid-sized NGOs struggle to do more than just survive on minimal budgets. This means they can't prioritize improving their operations or development. Criticizing NGOs for their shortcomings is easy, but few are willing to invest the time and effort to help them improve. NGOs require consistent support and guidance to break out of this cycle, but it's a demanding and ongoing process. Own 2 Feet is an organization that stands out for its hands-on approach in supporting startups, small & mid-sized NGOs. We not only provide guidance but also immerse our selves in the ngos activities, effectively collaborating to accomplish tasks and achieve growth

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Budget 2024: BJP lost 53 rural constituencies in the 2024 elections. And yet there is no directional shift for its flagship programme for rural India, #MNREGA. The allotted budget is again less than last FY's expenditure. In fact, ₹41,500 crore has already been spent under the scheme in the first four months of this financial year, leaving a mere ₹44,500 crore for the remaining eight months. Lower outlay often contributes to artificially depressing the demand. I report https://lnkd.in/giPtXDhj

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A recent assessment by the International Rescue Committee reveals a dramatic increase in child marriage within Bangladesh’s highly disaster-prone and climate-vulnerable coastal regions. The study reveals a staggering 39% surge in child marriage after climate-induced disasters, This is equally true in India, Nepal, Pakistan, Indonesia, Malawi, and sub Saharan Africa and all climate vulnerable and conflict prone countries! Child and early forced marriage is increasingly becoming an adaptive coping strategy to reduce economic vulnerabilities in extreme weather contexts. We cannot underscore the importance of acknowledging the intersectionality of climate and human rights. This has to become an integral part of climate policy and action both at national and global level. Grateful to Girls Not Brides: The Global Partnership to End Child Marriage for bringing together organisations working from national to grass roots level in the fight against child marriage. Having been part of the network since it started in India, it has been an insightful journey. It was great experience to share our thoughts and contribute to the brief that provides critical evidence and highlights opportunities for multisectoral collaboration to address the root causes of child marriage and support gender equality in India. 📖 Read the full brief: https://lnkd.in/ekKmGcrk SHE Changes Climate Project Dandelion Women Deliver The Carter Center Climate Resilience for All Bianca Pitt Antoinette Vermilye (she/her) Rajini R Menon Shreya Ghosh Ronda Carnegie Maliha Khan Kathy Baughman McLeod Susan Marx Dr. Faith Mwangi-Powell #endchildmarriage #climateinducedviolence #climateintersectionality #climatejustice

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