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Menstrual Dignity Is a Right

Soumyashree Mohanty, ImpactLens Correspondent  A period should mark the end of a sentence, not the end of a girl’s education. The recent judgment by the Supreme Court of India recognising menstrual health and hygiene as part of the Right to Life under Article 21 of the Constitution of India is

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Nurturing Leadership: Ansh’s Growth through YDP

Kajal Fale,  Executive, CYDA Inculcating leadership among youth is essential for the overall development and progress of a nation. Young people are powerful agents of change who bring new ideas, energy, and innovation to society. When they are given opportunities to lead, they contribute to social, economic, and community development

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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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Menstrual Dignity Is a Right

Soumyashree Mohanty, ImpactLens Correspondent  A period should mark the end of a sentence, not the end of a girl’s education. The recent judgment by the Supreme Court of India recognising menstrual health and hygiene as part of the Right to Life under Article 21 of the Constitution of India is

Read More »

Nurturing Leadership: Ansh’s Growth through YDP

Kajal Fale,  Executive, CYDA Inculcating leadership among youth is essential for the overall development and progress of a nation. Young people are powerful agents of change who bring new ideas, energy, and innovation to society. When they are given opportunities to lead, they contribute to social, economic, and community development

Read More »

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],

Read More »

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

Read More »

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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