Delhi CM Rekha Gupta today launched the landmark report, ‘Enhancing Female Entrepreneurship & Employment in the MSME Sector.’

Pahlé India Foundation (PIF) latest report highlights the urgent need for gender-intentional policies to accelerate women’s entrepreneurship and employment in India’s MSME sector. Key Highlights: Evidence-Based Policy: Drawing on a mixed-method approach across six states (Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, & UP), the study provides actionable, evidence-based insights. Participatory Design: Recommendations are rooted in…

Book launch of “Everything All At Once: India and the Six Simultaneous Global Transitions”

A truly insightful and thought-provoking discussion marked the book launch of “Everything All At Once: India and the Six Simultaneous Global Transitions” by our chairperson, Dr. Rajiv Kumar, co-authored by Ishan Joshi. The event was graced by Dr Mohan Bhagwat as the Chief Guest, and his stirring address underlined that India must anchor its policies…

Collaboration between the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India and Pahlé India Foundation (PIF)

Strengthening governance through innovation is at the heart of a new collaboration between the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India and Pahlé India Foundation (PIF) This partnership will focus on identifying, curating, and deploying science & technology-driven solutions to tackle systemic challenges across central and state government ecosystems. Together, we…

PIF Centre of Excellence: India Lead Elimination Action Partnership (i-LEAP), joined forces with Seven AIIMS

Pahlé India Foundation (PIF) Centre of Excellence: India Lead Elimination Action Partnership (i-LEAP), led by Dr Indu Bhushan (former CEO, Ayushman Bharat, National Health Authority (NHA), joined forces with seven AIIMS hospitals for a landmark Round Table at the Taj Mahal, New Delhi. Bringing together experts from All India Institute of Medical Sciences Patna, All…

Mr. Ravi Pokharna, Executive Director, at the Policy Dialogue on “Utility of Open Networks Based on Digital Public Infrastructure for Human Capital in Viksit Madhya Pradesh”

PIF’s Executive Director, Mr. Ravi Pokharna, spoke at the Policy Dialogue on “Utility of Open Networks Based on Digital Public Infrastructure for Human Capital in Viksit Madhya Pradesh” organised by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Good Governance and Policy Analysis. He emphasized how DPI and OpenNetworks can revolutionize agroecology & regenerative farming. By linking data…

High-Level Roundtable on Nature-Related Global Initiatives

India stands at a critical juncture where sustainable transformation is both necessary and urgent to safeguard biodiversity, enhance ecosystem services, and ensure long-term economic, environmental, and social resilience. As we envision India@2047, this roundtable served as a landmark platform to discuss innovative, evidence-based strategies for mainstreaming nature-positive development across diverse sectors—agriculture, infrastructure, industry, and urban…

MoU signing to collaborate on Maharashtra’s goal of becoming a One Trillion Dollar Economy by 2028

Pahlé India Foundation (PIF) and the Maharashtra Institution for Transformation (MITRA), Government of Maharashtra (GoM), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on district-level research for estimating District Gross Domestic Product (DGDP), contributing to the state’s goal of becoming a One Trillion Dollar Economy by 2028. This partnership combines MITRA’s vision for statewide transformation…

Pahlé India Foundation Unveils Landmark Report on Economic and Social Impact Assessment of Diageo India

Pahlé India Foundation (PIF) unveiled a seminal report on the “Economic and Social Impact Assessment of Diageo India” in New Delhi. The insights from this report are intended to inform evidence-based dialogue with major stakeholders, including governments, investors, and communities, on how corporations can further catalyse inclusive and sustainable development in India. Please read the…

MoU signing to Strengthen Rural Livelihoods in Arunachal Pradesh

Pahlé India Foundation (PIF) is delighted to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Arunachal State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ArSRLM) to promote skill mapping initiatives, institutional capacity building, and rural livelihood development in the state. This partnership marks a vital step towards empowering rural communities and fostering sustainable growth in the state.

PIF delegation meets the Hon’ble CM of Arunachal Pradesh to discuss the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047

Pahle India Foundation delegation met with the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Shri Pema Khandu, to discuss the state’s development priorities and pathways to realise the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. The delegation shared perspectives on strengthening economic growth, fostering inclusive development, and creating a lasting impact. At the heart of the conversation was our proposal to…