India’s digital economy is reshaping the future of work but women will benefit only if inclusion is built by design. Drawing from early insights from Sanmati 2.0, this blog unpacks the forces driving digital work, the barriers women continue to face, and what it will take to create empowering pathways across the digital value chain.
Sanmati 2.0 decoded: what India’s digital work future means for women Read More »
As India’s digital economy expands, organisations across diverse sectors are experimenting with new work models that can bring women into meaningful, flexible, and dignified employment. The first article in this series explored what women themselves want from digital work. In this next phase of learning, the Digital Naukri Challenge (DNC) focuses on the other side
What’s the demand landscape for emerging data & digital services jobs? Read More »
Across India, millions of women stand at the edge of opportunity, eager to work, eager to contribute, and eager to carve out a measure of independence. Yet, the path to earning has often felt narrow, demanding that they conform to rigid work structures that leave little space for the everyday realities they navigate. Caregiving, safety,
What women want from digital work: Early learnings from the Digital Naukri Challenge Read More »
Beyond income lies the real impact, in the quiet shifts of agency, choice, and confidence.
More than money: Measuring quiet impact in poverty alleviation programs Read More »
Q. Growing up, what moments or influences shaped your interest in tackling environmental and agricultural issues through entrepreneurship? A. Growing up in a small village in Rajasthan, my childhood was closely tied to farming. My co-founder Narayan and I were among the few who pursued science and higher education — and our families often struggled
In coversation with Puran Singh, co-founder EF Polymer Read More »
“The motivation in a single statement, ‘Believe you can, and you’re halfway there’, has the power to lead one to achieve amazing feats, and I have witnessed it first-hand” says Riya Prasad, Block Lead, Economic Inclusion Program. Working closely with communities in Jharkhand, she has found moments of wisdom in redefining her approach to her
Learnings from the land Read More »
Yes, an opportunity to be a Nudgester opens doors for one to join the organisation’s impact journey, gain deeper exposure to complex social problems, level up in terms of skills, build emotional intelligence, and work with passionate allies. But, time, as it usually does, questions… what next? Taking charge of crafting their careers has allowed
Being a Nudgester beyond organisational functions Read More »
Building and navigating a career in social impact often brings a personal sense of fulfilment. This impact is often measured in job satisfaction, gratification, and the meaningful use of time and effort—even if it sometimes comes with financial trade-offs. For many, the reward lies in working for a good cause. But beyond this goal lies
Unpacking notions about the social sector Read More »
On a quest to work at an intersection with the government, Sreya Mozumdar realised her personal mission-ambition traversing The/Nudge Institute’s Economic Inclusion Program (EIP). After spending over 15 years in the social sector, transitioning to work with the government presented her with a whole new learning curve. “I remember telling John during the interview that
Confessions from the Social Sector Read More »
The social sector offers more than just volunteer work. It presents a dynamic career path where your expertise can create lasting change. Whether you’re a data analyst crunching numbers, a strategic project manager, a marketing juggernaut, or a sharp financial planner, your skills can uplift communities and create sustainable impact. India’s social sector houses non-governmental
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