Author Archives: thepankreview

In a recent interview, CNN’s Farid Zakaria asked India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the growing incidence of violence against women in India. This was an interview conducted by an international channel and broadcasted worldwide. This question from an international … Continue reading →

Lack of involvement of local communities has been a major reason why public health programmes have not achieved their desired results in India. Effective delivery of health programmes calls for greater participation of local communities in planning, monitoring and evaluating … Continue reading →

It’s been five days since the Supreme Court verdict on Section 377 IPC. Homosexuality is again criminalised in India. The Public Interest Litigation filed by Naz India in the Delhi High Court in 2001 has been set aside by the two member bench. … Continue reading →

ASD believes that world change starts with educated children and has committed to focusing on two key areas where it can have the greatest impact: literacy and gender equality in education. Literacy is the cornerstone of all learning and fundamental … Continue reading →

The Lok Sabha election not too far, the state is set to receive the Bundelkhand package. Though the new package would comprise a meagre Rs 2,000 crore against the demand of Rs 80,000 crore by former chief minister Mayawati, solace … Continue reading →

When we decided to visit the villages of Babina and Badagaon for conducting a needs assessment survey in the area, we weren’t very sure what to expect! Entering the villages in a car on kuchcha roads, our approach was anything … Continue reading →

The Lifeline Express or Jeevan Rekha Express is a unique endeavour in the area of public health run by the Impact India Foundation.  This well-equipped Hospital-On-Wheels reaches those parts of the country where medical facilities are scarce and provides much … Continue reading →

The role of ecosystem services in sustaining the economy of the country and the wellbeing of its citizens cannot be over-emphasised. Especially so in the Indian context, where the agricultural sector is the largest contributor to the GDP and the … Continue reading →