Social business

In a step toward scaling up rural enterprises led by Lakhpati Didis and other grassroots entrepreneurs, the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) organized a 360-degree brainstorming session in New Delhi.

For Delhi’s waste pickers, a working bus route is not a luxury. It is a pathway to dignity, safety, and survival. In a city battling extreme heat, toxic air, and rising inequality, climate justice might just begin with a seat on a functioning, inclusive bus.

The financing, accessible through BML’s existing personal financing scheme, is specifically targeted towards individuals listed in the National Register of Fishermen.

This is the first time the federal government will directly tap capital markets through a sustainable finance mechanism.

Farhad Vania, Portfolio Management Advisor, GIZ India emphasized GIZ’s commitment to agroforestry, agriculture, and goat-related projects in India through Indo-German partnerships.

The government has taken significant steps to open up the space domain to Non-Government Entities (NGEs), allowing them to engage in comprehensive space activities. This liberalization is anchored by the establishment of the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe), which serves as a crucial facilitator, authorizing and supervising NGE activities.

The health of cities and their residents is deeply intertwined with the planning, design, and construction of the built environment. The interaction of the built and the unbuilt, of the grey with the green and blue infrastructure, is a key determinant of the quality of life in a city.

Beyond social business, Yunus also sought Sweden's support in addressing Bangladesh's energy crisis. He proposed importing hydroelectricity from 'neighbouring' Nepal, which possesses significant untapped resources.