
72,000 More Villages To Get Banking Services...
Category: News, Stories | Sector: Financial ServicesThe Reserve Bank of India has recently requested that the country’s commercial banks scale their services so as to reach 72,000 villages...

World Bank: Power In Rural India Should...
Category: News, Stories | Sector: Energy and PowerA recent World Bank study indicates that the best way forward in powering rural India is through decentralized distribution channels. The study...

Eco-Products International Fair To Promote Green Consumerism...
Category: News, Stories | Sector: Energy and PowerIndia is hosting the 7th Eco-Products International Fair in New Delhi to promote green products and services and “eco-powered lifestyles.” The Fair...

Christian Aid Launches Solar Lighting Project
Category: News, Stories | Sector: Energy and PowerNGO Christian Aid has partnered with solar lighting company d.light and three local organizations to distribute solar lanterns to rural households. The...

Partners In Public Education
Category: News, Stories | Sector: EducationA report by NGO Dasra studies how private-public partnerships can play a large role in improving the quality of public education in...

Karnal Village Women Get Literacy Power
Category: News, Stories | Sector: EducationTARA Akshar, an ITC-based literacy program created by a New Delhi based company, Development Alternatives, has helped teach rural women how to...

India’s Mighty Microeconomy
Category: News, Stories | Sector: OtherA recent Fast Company article discusses the millions of India’s microentrepreneurs and consumers who are able to distribute and access products and...

A Tailor-Made Opportunity For India’s Weavers
Category: News, Stories | Sector: OtherRotary International reports on Jhoole, an Indian social enterprise that helps women weavers internationally market their hand-woven goods. The organization offers the...

Ernst & Young Honors Jaipur Founder
Category: News, Stories | Sector: OtherRajasthan-based Jaipur Rugs, one of India’s largest carpet manufacturers, was recently recognized by Ernst & Young. Jairpur Rugs Founder N.K. Chaudhary received...