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The market for decentralised clean energy solutions to power livelihoods in peri-urban and rural India is estimated at $50 billion, with the potential to impact 37 million livelihoods and support essential income diversification, says Abhishek Jain, Director of Green Economy and Impact Innovations...

Chirashree Ghosh is National Coordinator of FORCES (Forum for Crashes and Child Care Services), which focuses on the intersecting rights of women, children and labour in the informal sector and also advocates for better policies and their implementation. In an interview with Rajiv Tikoo of...

Dr Vinod K Paul, Member, NITI Aayog, says that despite heartening progress in maternal and child health, India must aim for higher survival rates, exceeding SDGs through a strengthened health system and new milestones to achieve greater excellence in maternal, infant, and women's health. Edited...

Dr Naresh Trehan, Chairman & MD, Medanta Hospital, says that India is facing a surge in non-communicable diseases like heart disease and diabetes, and public education and lifestyle changes are crucial, as prevention begins in the community. Edited excerpts from an interview with Sustainability...

On the occasion of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, Joyshree Das Verma, who is our Guest Editor for the Special Edition, calls for measurable change to ensure achievement of gender equality.

Shaifalika Panda elaborates about her complementary roles as the Trustee & Founder CEO of Bansidhar & Ila Panda Foundation (BIPF), and Chief of CSR (Special Initiatives), Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys (IMFA). Edited excerpts from an interview with Sustainability Karma:

Dr Imran Patel, world-famous pediatric influencer, says that there is a spike in the incidence of respiratory, heart-related and vector-borne diseases, particularly in vulnerable groups like children, the elderly, and low-income populations, due to climate change. Edited excerpts from an interview...

Prof K Srinath Reddy, Founder President of Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) elaborates on how hospitals are reducing emissions and energy use and enhancing climate resilience to better withstand extreme weather and disruptions to infrastructure and transport systems. Edited excerpts from an...