Substance use disorder (SUD) is a rapidly growing public health problem in India, with alcohol, cannabis and opioids being the most common psychoactive substances consumed by the 10-75 year age group (NSEPSU, 2018). Substance use disorder (SUD) or substance abuse … Read More
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Microfinance and Transition: Exploring Pathways for Economic, Social and Environmental TransitionsÂ
Partners: The European Microfinance Platform (e-MFP), University of Bergamo In the last decade or so, there has been considerable progress in bridging gaps in access to finance worldwide. In emerging economies as well, the financial inclusion agenda has gained significant … Read More
Socio-economic Inequality in India: Causes and Consequences
Partner: Centre for Modern Indian Studies (CeMIS), University of Goettingen In this workshop, Sharon Buteau, Preethi Rao, Santanu Pramanik, John Victor Arunkumar and Diksha Singh from LEAD at Krea University collaborated with global experts and practitioners at the University of … Read More
Enabling Sustainable Livelihoods for Women’s Collectives in Tribal Areas
Saradha Krishnamoorthy, John Victor Arunkumar, Preethi Rao
Bastar, a district in the state of Chhattisgarh, is home to one of the largest tribal populations in the country. According to the 1991 census, at least 72 per cent of the population belonged to the Scheduled Tribe social group. … Read More
Digital Adoption among Farmer Collectives and its Members in India: Status and Opportunities for Intervention
Shubhangi Jaiswal (SARDI Fellow), Sridhar Easwaran and Poorna Pushkala, Samunnati (Mentor, SARDI Fellowship), Vatsima Tripathi and Santanu Pramanik, LEAD at Krea University
Despite employing a substantial 43 per cent of India’s workforce, the agricultural sector contributes only 16 per cent to the national GDP (The World Bank, 2024). This reflects some of the challenges the agricultural sector faces in India. 86 per … Read More
India MSME Tech Policy Fellowship Program
Santanu Pramanik, Vatsima Tripathi
India’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), spanning the trade, manufacturing, and service sectors, contribute significantly to both the domestic market and the country’s export landscape. Recognising the evolving digital ecosystem in India and its potential to transform micro, small, … Read More
Gender x Digital (GxD) Hub
This initiative aims to work at the forefront of gender and digital. Background The Gender X Digital Hub (GxD Hub) at IFMR is a cross-disciplinary platform dedicated to advancing meaningful digital connectivity among women and girls in India. The GxD … Read More
Formalization of Nano Enterprises through Digital Platforms: Potential and Challenges
Vibhanshu Kumar (SARDI Fellow), Lalitagauri Kulkarni, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (Mentor, SARDI Fellowship), Vatsima Tripathi and Santanu Pramanik, LEAD at Krea University
India’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), spanning over trade, manufacturing, and service sectors, contribute significantly to both the domestic market and the country’s export landscape. According to the 73rd round (2015-16) of the NSS, India has nearly 63 million … Read More
Rethinking the Digital Shift for Weavers and Handloom Collectives: Opportunities and Challenges in India’s Handloom Sector
Eisha Choudhary (SARDI Fellow), Priya Krishnamoorthy, 200 Million Artisans (Mentor, SARDI Fellowship), Vatsima Tripathi and Santanu Pramanik, LEAD at Krea University
India sits at the cusp of a creativity and culture-led manufacturing revolution. A significant player in this is the nation’s vast and diverse handloom sector, which offers a ready foundation to build the future of sustainable textile value chains. The … Read More
Deciphering Data: How Researchers at LEAD are Using AI for Qualitative Research
Gaurav Kumar Sinha, Aditya Tomar
In the fast-changing world of social impact research, the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) — especially Generative AI — presents exciting new possibilities, especially for enhancing the efficiency of workflows in qualitative research. This technological breakthrough grants researchers access to … Read More
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