Caste Counts: Why Data Must Drive Justice

Rajesh Shukla May 2, 2025

India’s decision to include caste enumeration in the upcoming national census marks a significant shift in how the state understands its people. This can be a transformative step towards evidence-based, inclusive governance — if implemented with care, clarity, and purpose.....

Budget 2025 provides hope to address the challenges of income inequality

Rajesh Shukla February 15, 2025

In the 75th year of the Constitution, GoI unveiled Budget 2025, a roadmap to a more inclusive and equitable future. Key provisions aim to bridge economic gaps that families like Ravi's have faced for generations. The budget allocates increased funds for small farmers, promising better irrigation, access to low-interest credit and subsidies for organic farming....