By Alisha Priyadarsini India's social landscape is filled with challenges, but a growing number of NGOs are embracing innovative and unconventional approaches to address these issues. From revolutionizing education funding to empowering rural women with solar technology, these organizations are proving that creative solutions can lead to transformative change. Here are six NGOs that are leading the way with their groundbreaking initiatives. 1. Educate Girls: Revolutionizing Education Funding Educate Girls has redefined how education for girls in rural India is financed, bringing the world’s first Development Impact Bond (DIB) to the education sector. This performance-based funding model links financial investment to measurable outcomes such as improved enrollment rates and better learning results. The impact has been significant, with Educate Girls surpassing enrollment targets by 116% and exceeding learning goals by 160%. Supported by key partners like the UBS Optimus...
Ban on Moolwasi Bachao Manch which advocated alternative governance model based on local control over resources
By Harsh Thakor* The Moolwasi Bachao Manch (MBM) is a collective platform in Chhattisgarh representing Adivasi communities across multiple districts. It opposes the establishment of military camps, displacement, environmental degradation, and resource exploitation driven by mining activities supported by both foreign and domestic corporations. MBM has gained prominence over the past three years by resisting state-supported initiatives that prioritize industrial and imperialist development models at the cost of indigenous livelihoods and rights.