(This article is based on a study conducted by Dr Kuldeepsingh Rajput and Dr Nitin Jadhav) Have you heard of gig platform workers? Perhaps not by that name. But if you have ever ordered food from Zomato, groceries from Blinkit, or a product from Amazon, then you already know them.

Access to safe drinking water is one of the most basic yet most unevenly distributed necessities in rural and tribal India. In remote villages, water scarcity is not just an infrastructure gap—it shapes health outcomes, gender roles, childhood nutrition, and everyday dignity. When clean water is absent, women carry the

Malnutrition can be effectively addressed when government systems, civil society, corporate social responsibility, and communities work together through a First 1000 Days approach. Drawing from a successful Shahada block intervention, Jayashree Sapkal & Anamika Dey highlight how community-centric, system-strengthening models can deliver sustainable maternal and child nutrition outcomes at scale.

By Bhagyashree Waghmare, Program Officer Supported by Coforge Every business begins with an idea, effort, and resources. Yet, many small enterprises struggle to survive. The reason is often not a lack of hard work but a lack of confidence, planning, and market understanding. Soft skills such as decision-making, communication, and

By Umakant Salunke, Field Coordinator, Nandurbar Supported by – ASK Foundation In the tribal hamlet of Bhangda in Nandurbar block, the majority of the families depend on agriculture and dairy for survival. But consistent access to green fodder remains a significant challenge. Kunwar Singh Royta Valvi, a 60-year-old, lives in