Monica Sarin Foundation on Skilling Youth for Sustainable Livelihoods
Mr. Aashman Sarin, Director and Founding Member of the Monica Sarin Foundation
CSR Interview

Monica Sarin Foundation on Skilling Youth for Sustainable Livelihoods

Creating sustainable livelihoods requires more than access to education or the promise of a first job. It calls for an ecosystem that connects relevant skills with industry needs, supports long-term career growth and enables individuals to achieve financial independence. As philanthropy increasingly engages with India’s human capital and development priorities, the focus is shifting towards interventions that address structural barriers to opportunity and build pathways to self-reliance. At the Monica Sarin Foundation, this approach informs its work through MS-CASIE, which seeks to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements. In this interview, Mr. Aashman Sarin,...

17 Oct 2026

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Rockwell Automation Connects Technology, Education and Livelihoods Through CSR
CSR Interview

Rockwell Automation Connects Technology, Education and Livelihoods Through CSR

The true measure of technological progress lies not only in industrial efficiency but also in its ability to expand opportunities and improve lives. For the manufacturing sector, this presents an opportunity to rethink corporate social responsibility as a means of strengthening public education, advancing clean energy access and preparing communities for a changing economy. Rockwell Automation’s CSR approach brings these priorities together through interventions in STEM education, digital skills, solar energy and technology-enabled rural livelihoods. In this interview, Ms. Mamta Mittal, Assistant General Counsel and Head Legal, India Region, Rockwell Automation, reflects on the role of...

16 Oct 2026

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The Missing Middle: Who will Lead India’s Growing Nonprofits?
Archana Ramachandran, COO of India Leaders for Social Sector (ILSS) and Head of the Harish & Bina Shah Centre for Talent & Leadership
Opinion

The Missing Middle: Who will Lead India’s Growing Nonprofits?

As India’s nonprofit sector grows in scale and complexity, a critical question remains: who will steer these organisations as their founders step back? While much attention is devoted to programme expansion, fundraising and measurable impact, preparing the next generation to lead often takes a back seat. Many experienced programme heads and functional managers have the sector knowledge and organisational experience to take on greater responsibilities, but may lack opportunities to develop the strategic perspective and judgement needed to guide an entire institution. In this op-ed, Archana Ramachandran, COO of India Leaders for Social Sector (ILSS) and Head of the Harish & Bina Shah Centre...

13 Oct 2026

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Social Stock Exchange: Can India Build a New Financing Pathway for Social Impact?
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Social Stock Exchange: Can India Build a New Financing Pathway for Social Impact?

India’s Social Stock Exchange offers non-profits a potential route to diversify funding and build public trust. Experiences shared at SICA’26, however, point to the need for greater investor awareness, stronger CSR participation and a more accessible fundraising process. For many non-profit organisations in India, securing sustained funding remains a persistent challenge. Philanthropy, government grants and corporate social responsibility (CSR) support continue to be important sources of finance, but accessing these funds can involve considerable effort and uncertainty. Could the Social Stock Exchange (SSE) offer another route for organisations seeking to finance their work? This question...

14 Oct 2026

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Regaal Resources: Building Pathways to Education, Women’s Empowerment and Sustainable Livelihoods
CSR Interview

Regaal Resources: Building Pathways to Education, Women’s Empowerment and...

Social investment is most effective when it addresses the interconnected barriers that limit communities’ ability to achieve lasting social and economic progress. In regions where access to education, healthcare, livelihoods and basic infrastructure shapes long term opportunity, CSR has a critical role to play in strengthening local capabilities and enabling greater self reliance. At Regaal Resources, this approach is reflected in initiatives spanning girls’ education, women’s skilling, rural livelihoods, healthcare and essential community services, with a focus on communities in Bihar and West Bengal. In this interview, Ms. Shurti Kishorepuria, Chief People Officer, Regaal Resources,...

15 Oct 2026

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