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
Publications
Digital Adoption among Farmer Collectives and its Members in India: Status and Opportunities for Intervention
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
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
Formalization of Nano Enterprises through Digital Platforms: Potential and Challenges
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
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
Understanding Risk Factors and Suicidal Behaviour Among Adolescents in the Indian Context Using the Integrated Motivational-Volitional Model
Suicide among adolescents is a growing concern in India, both in the urban and rural contexts. The lack of rigorous reporting, not just of suicidal deaths, but also of the various socioeconomic factors that lead to suicides among adolescents, provides … Read More
Harnessing the Power of Social Commerce: Perspectives from Women Entrepreneurs
India, one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, is expected to reach middle-income status by 2047. Over the last decade, India has witnessed a momentous increase in the number of women entrepreneurs working in various sectors. However, there is … Read More
Scaling the Ladder: Exploring the Growth Potential for Women-Led Nano Enterprises
In India, women’s empowerment has been a focal point of national growth strategies, policies, and the constitution, aimed at ensuring economic independence, equity, and the development of women. Despite women constituting nearly half of India’s population, roughly only one-third participate … Read More
Clinician Adherence to Hypertension Screening and Care Guidelines
Uncontrolled hypertension is a leading risk factor for mortality globally and affects 26% of adults in India. Underdiagnosis is a primary cause of poor hypertension control as only 37% of Indians with hypertension are diagnosed. To increase diagnosis, Indian guidelines … Read More
Capacity Building on-the-go: Insights from a Digital Learning Initiative for Rural Women Entrepreneurs
Empowering rural women entrepreneurs through business training is instrumental in imparting crucial skills, including sound financial management, marketing, and strategic planning. Specialised training programs become essential since many women entrepreneurs in rural areas may have limited familiarity with business and … Read More