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‘People have Learnt to Live with Corona’

The ‘Inside Districts’ series launched in April was a one-of-its-kind attempt to capture the experiences of district and Block-level officials, panchayat functionaries and frontline workers, on their challenges and best practices. Recently, we went back to some interviewees to understand how their situation has changed. Among them was a Panchayat Elementary Education Officer (PEEO) in Rajasthan. … Continue reading "‘People have Learnt to Live with Corona’"

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School Education Financing Needs Rethink in the Current Fund-Crunch Situation

India’s public school education system is currently confronting multiple challenges. First, the urgency to adapt to ICT-enabled modes of education delivery during the extended months of school closure. Second, a fund-crunch situation fuelled by a steep drop in government’s revenue collection during COVID-19, exacerbated by an unprecedented demand for funds to fight the health crisis. … Continue reading "School Education Financing Needs Rethink in the Current Fund-Crunch Situation"

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कोरोना महामारी के चलते भारत का मूलभूत पोषण कार्यक्रम पड़ा कमजोर

पोषण पर कोविड-19 महामारी का प्रभाव आने वाले कई सालों तक महसूस होने वाला है । दूसरों की तुलना में कुछ समूह पर्याप्त पोषण की कमी से कहीं अधिक प्रभावित होने की सम्भावना रखते हैं, जैसे कि गर्भवती महिलाएं, और 2 वर्ष से कम उम्र के बच्चे ।

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Civil Organisations at the Grassroots Must be Supported on their COVID-19 Efforts

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March and the subsequent lockdowns, millions of lives have been thrown out of gear. At this time, larger civil society organisations (CSOs) have been making valuable contributions, and this has been rightfully recognised and applauded. But the critical role played by community workers at the last mile has often … Continue reading "Civil Organisations at the Grassroots Must be Supported on their COVID-19 Efforts"