On 27 May 2026, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs rewrote a small but consequential line in India’s CSR rules. Companies can now route part of their Corporate Social Responsibility spending into Zero...

As climate change reshapes weather patterns across the globe, Indian agriculture is entering an era of greater uncertainty. With forecasts indicating a possible El Niño in 2026, the discussion is no longer...

Farmer-Producer Organisations (FPOs) are widely regarded as a powerful vehicle for improving the livelihoods of small and marginal farmers. By aggregating produce, strengthening collective bargaining power and facilitating improved access to markets,...

Across India’s rural landscape, women form the backbone of agriculture. They sow seeds, manage livestock, conserve soil, save seeds, and sustain household food systems. Yet despite this central role, their influence within...

CATALYSING CHANGE IN RURAL MAHARASHTRA | In Narla village, Maharashtra, agriculture has become increasingly uncertain. Erratic rainfall, prolonged dry spells, and rising temperatures have destabilised traditional cropping systems....

In the Northeast, the question is rarely, “Do women want to work?” It is, “What work is available and can survive distance, fragile infrastructure, and thin markets?” Across many districts, formal private-sector...

How does women’s leadership address climate change? Climate change is a pressing global challenge with severe social, economic, and environmental impacts. In India, the effects are deeply felt across rural and urban...

As India grapples with an increasingly unpredictable climate – erratic rainfall, prolonged droughts, rising temperatures – agriculture faces mounting stress......

India faces a critical moment due to its reliance on agriculture and the growing pressures of climate change. With unpredictable rainfall, rising temperatures, and unstable cropping systems,...