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Union Budget 2026–27: Education Provisions, Promise and Persistent Gaps

By Pramodini Naik, Assistant Director, CYDA The Union Budget 2026–27 marks a significant moment for India’s education sector, with the Ministry of Education receiving its highest-ever allocation of ₹1.39 lakh crore, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 8.27 per cent from ₹1.28 lakh crore in FY 2025–26 (Ministry of Finance [MoF],

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YESummit Transforming Grassroots Entrepreneurship in India

By Soumyashree Mohanty, ImpactLens When we think about a business summit, we often imagine entrepreneurs who have studied in reputed business schools. They are usually seen as people with strong knowledge, exposure, and access to opportunities. They present innovative ideas and receive platforms that help them expand their businesses. However,

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YESUMMIT – WALKING THROUGH THE EXHIBITION STALLS

By Jinu Sam Jacob, Assistant Director, CYDA I didn’t walk into the exhibition hall expecting to feel unsettled. Inspired, perhaps. Curious, definitely. But unsettled, in the best possible way, was not on the agenda. There were around 39 exhibition stalls at the YESummit. Almost all of them were run by

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From Bricks to Books: How the RUBAL Jidnasa Centre Brings Education to Korku Migrant Children in Buldhana

Dr. Kuldeepsingh Rajput Every year, hundreds of Korku tribal families from different tribal villages in Jalgaon-Jamod block of Buldhana district in Maharashtra migrate seasonally to brick-kilns in search of livelihood. Declining agricultural incomes, limited irrigation, and the absence of local employment opportunities have made brick-kilns a major survival destination for

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National YESummit 2026 Concludes with Participation from 600 Young Innovators Across 21 States

The National Young Entrepreneurs Summit (YESummit) 2026 concluded successfully at the National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (ni-msme) in Hyderabad, with an inspiring final day featuring engaging discussions, knowledge-sharing sessions, and recognition of emerging entrepreneurial talent. The YouthAid Foundation organised the summit in collaboration with the Telangana Innovation

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YESummit 2026 Day Two Deepened Focus on Inclusive Growth, Sustainable Enterprises, and Innovation Capacity Building

The second day of the 9th Young Entrepreneurs Summit (YESummit 2026) unfolded as an intensive platform for dialogue, learning, and collaboration, strengthening the foundation for inclusive and sustainable entrepreneurship. With participation from innovators, policymakers, ecosystem leaders, and mentors from across India, the day built on the momentum of the summit

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Union Budget 2026–27: Education Provisions, Promise and Persistent Gaps

By Pramodini Naik, Assistant Director, CYDA The Union Budget 2026–27 marks a significant moment for India’s education sector, with the Ministry of Education receiving its highest-ever allocation of ₹1.39 lakh crore, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 8.27 per cent from ₹1.28 lakh crore in FY 2025–26 (Ministry of Finance [MoF],

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YESummit Transforming Grassroots Entrepreneurship in India

By Soumyashree Mohanty, ImpactLens When we think about a business summit, we often imagine entrepreneurs who have studied in reputed business schools. They are usually seen as people with strong knowledge, exposure, and access to opportunities. They present innovative ideas and receive platforms that help them expand their businesses. However,

Read More »

YESUMMIT – WALKING THROUGH THE EXHIBITION STALLS

By Jinu Sam Jacob, Assistant Director, CYDA I didn’t walk into the exhibition hall expecting to feel unsettled. Inspired, perhaps. Curious, definitely. But unsettled, in the best possible way, was not on the agenda. There were around 39 exhibition stalls at the YESummit. Almost all of them were run by

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From Bricks to Books: How the RUBAL Jidnasa Centre Brings Education to Korku Migrant Children in Buldhana

Dr. Kuldeepsingh Rajput Every year, hundreds of Korku tribal families from different tribal villages in Jalgaon-Jamod block of Buldhana district in Maharashtra migrate seasonally to brick-kilns in search of livelihood. Declining agricultural incomes, limited irrigation, and the absence of local employment opportunities have made brick-kilns a major survival destination for

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National YESummit 2026 Concludes with Participation from 600 Young Innovators Across 21 States

The National Young Entrepreneurs Summit (YESummit) 2026 concluded successfully at the National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (ni-msme) in Hyderabad, with an inspiring final day featuring engaging discussions, knowledge-sharing sessions, and recognition of emerging entrepreneurial talent. The YouthAid Foundation organised the summit in collaboration with the Telangana Innovation

Read More »

YESummit 2026 Day Two Deepened Focus on Inclusive Growth, Sustainable Enterprises, and Innovation Capacity Building

The second day of the 9th Young Entrepreneurs Summit (YESummit 2026) unfolded as an intensive platform for dialogue, learning, and collaboration, strengthening the foundation for inclusive and sustainable entrepreneurship. With participation from innovators, policymakers, ecosystem leaders, and mentors from across India, the day built on the momentum of the summit

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