Indus Action

🤝 We're excited to announce our 2-year partnership with the Social Security Department in Punjab! We'll be working to streamline application and verification processes across Punjab's four pension schemes to minimise exclusion errors and ensure benefits reach those who need them most. Special thanks to Ms Megha from the Punjab Development Commission for her invaluable support in making this collaboration possible. Jisha Garg from our North Zone team led the signing of this important MoU, marking the beginning of this impactful initiative. Stay tuned while we work towards more efficient, accessible social security systems in Punjab. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, India Dovetail Impact Foundation Veddis Foundation #SocialSecurity #Punjab #Partnerships #InclusiveGovernance #PublicPolicy

📢 Empowering Families Through Care: Notes from the field We at Indus Action are proud to share stories from our frontline cadre delivering Cash Plus Care services. As care providers, we've learned that true impact goes beyond individual efforts - it's about creating lasting change in families' lives. Through our comprehensive cash+care training module, we've developed crucial skills to identify opportunities for meaningful assistance and help families access life-changing government schemes. But we recognise there's still significant work ahead in building awareness. What makes our approach unique? The practical, hands-on training alongside Anganwadi Workers enables us to support families at their own pace. We've witnessed firsthand how connecting families with the proper schemes and care services can transform their lives. One of our most rewarding moments is using simple tools like screenshots to show families their scheme eligibility, especially when they're facing financial stress but unaware of their entitlements. Mansi and the rest of the team are building a stronger support system for families across India! 💪 #CashPlusCare #SocialImpact #IndusAction #CommunityDevelopment #FamilyWelfare

Some time back, Divya Jadhav and Jisha Garg from our team joined hands with Sarita Devi, our passionate Community Champion, for an insightful Focus Group Discussion in Haryana's Shahabad block. Sitting with members of a local Self-Help Group, we witnessed the robust exchange of stories, challenges, and dreams that will shape the Lakhpati Didi initiative in Haryana. We're deeply inspired by how these women are actively participating in building their path to financial independence. Every conversation strengthens our understanding and helps us create solutions that reflect community needs. Through dedicated champions like Sarita Devi and the determined SHG members, we at Indus Action continue to work towards our vision of empowered communities. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, India Dovetail Impact Foundation Veddis Foundation #LakhpatiDidi #EmpoweringCommunities #IndusAction #RuralDevelopment #WomenEmpowerment

🎉 We're excited to share a significant milestone in our journey towards educational equity! We at Indus Action have partnered with the Directorate of Elementary Education, Government of Tripura, through an MoU to implement RTE Section 12(1)(c). The agreement was formally signed on 6 January 2025 by distinguished officials, including the Director and Joint Director of School Education and the OSD. Our East Zone team also had the valuable opportunity to meet with Tripura's Secretary of Education to chart the implementation roadmap for this crucial provision. We are deeply grateful for the visionary leadership and support of Shri Raval hamendra Kumar, IAS, Special Secretary, and Shri N.C. Sharma, TCS SSG, Director of School Education, has been instrumental in making this partnership possible. Together, we're taking another step to make quality education accessible to every child in Tripura. 💙 Madhuri Dhariwal Manab Singha #EducationForAll #RightToEducation #IndusAction #TripuraEducation #RTE121c

We're deeply grateful to Meghna Dhulia for featuring Indus Action's journey in The Times Of India! As we work to transform welfare entitlements into meaningful action on the ground, this recognition shines a light on the impact we've achieved together - supporting over 1.1 million individuals, helping families access essential welfare benefits, and ensuring children can claim their right to education. This feature celebrates not just our work, but the stories of countless families whose lives have been transformed through improved access to welfare schemes. We remain committed to our mission of empowering marginalised communities and breaking down barriers to social welfare. Thank you, Meghna, for amplifying these stories of change. Together, we can continue building a more equitable India. 💙 #IndusAction #LawsToAction #SocialImpact #WelfareMadeSimple

Our latest RTE Bright Spot Report has consistently emphasised how RTE Section 12(1)(c) is a crucial bridge for disadvantaged children to access education in private schools. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Richa Goswami for bringing this critical issue to the forefront. Her analysis aligns with our ongoing advocacy for preserving and strengthening RTE's inclusive vision. Together, we must ensure that education remains a fundamental right, not a privilege. Read the full Bright Spot Report here: https://lnkd.in/gFyYcv4g #RightToEducation #EducationEquity #IndusAction #PolicyAdvocacy #InclusiveEducation

We are grateful to see Luis Miranda and Varun Aggarwal tackle prevalent myths about nonprofits in their recent Economic Times op-ed! We're honoured to be featured among organisations driving social transformation in India. Working where markets fail, and governments struggle, nonprofits are essential catalysts for change. With growing opportunities for government partnerships, there's never been a better time for scalable social impact in India. Thank you both for highlighting this crucial perspective! Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g5aXkPrj #SocialImpact #Nonprofits #India

At Indus Action, Mohammad Urooj Siddique recently had the privilege of listening to construction workers' stories in Delhi. What unfolded was far more profound than we anticipated. These conversations help us understand their daily challenges, the grit that keeps them going, and the dreams that fuel their tireless work. They serve as a reminder of how often we overlook these incredible individuals who quite literally build the world around us. These meaningful connections remind us why we do what we do at Indus Action. Every shared story strengthens our commitment to creating lasting processes and systems to ensure they receive their rightful welfare entitlements. #BoCW #ConstructionWorkers #IndusAction

Our East Zone team recently embarked on a transformative journey to Netarhat, the "Queen of Chotanagpur," nestled in Jharkhand's Latehar district. The team spent valuable time amidst the serene heights of the Chhotanagpur plateau, where strategy met serenity. Between planning sessions and team discussions, we found inspiration in this historic hill station's misty mornings and peaceful surroundings. We're returning to work and starting 2025 with renewed energy, stronger bonds, and a clear vision for expanding our impact across India. Special thanks to our team members who made this offsite both productive and memorable. We're excited to continue our mission of transforming lives through welfare entitlement access with the spirit of Netarhat's peaks in our hearts! #IndusAction #TeamEastZone #SocialImpact #Education #Jharkhand #TeamOffsite

As part of the I-BIC coalition, we recently dove deep into India's journey with cash-based social policies, particularly focusing on their impact on farmers and women. The insightful discussions were anchored by Renana Jhabvala and Sarath Davala, who traced the evolution from SEWA's groundbreaking pilot in Madhya Pradesh to today's ambitious 2.5 lakh crore allocation. We were fortunate to explore diverse development models through Jasmine Shah's newly released book on the Delhi Model, which adds fresh perspective to the ongoing discourse on various state-level approaches - from Kerala to Gujarat to the Dravidian model. These pathways offer different blueprints for states aspiring to reach middle-income status while maintaining the delicate balance between growth and equity. The implementation wisdom shared by Dr Rajeev Gowda and Dr Palanivel Thiaga Rajan brought valuable insights from Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. We particularly resonated with their emphasis on delivering comprehensive public services - from robust food security to quality education, healthcare, and social insurance. Our day concluded with rich evaluation insights from Prof Santosh Mehrotra, who shared his experience as MGNREGA's designer, alongside learning from Project DEEP (Maharashtra & Rajasthan) and Pratichi's evaluation of Lakshmi Bhandar in West Bengal. #SocialPolicy #PublicPolicy #Development #IndianStates #Governance #SocialWelfare