What does India’s growth truly look like when we move past topline indicators and examine the full consumption distribution? PIF recently convened a closed-door, high-level roundtable on the question: “What Happened to the Last Decile in the Last Decade?” Drawing on the newly released HCES 2023–24 microdata, PIF presented original analysis revealing a profound structural shift in India’s…
In collaboration with MUFG, PIF convened a high-level roundtable to explore practical pathways for decarbonising heavy industry and transportation—two of the most “hard-to-abate” sectors in our journey toward Net Zero. The discussion, opened by our Chairperson, Dr Rajiv Kumar, underscored a critical reality: India’s growth ambitions must be seamlessly aligned with cleaner industrial pathways. We…
In partnership with MUFG, PIF hosted a High-level Roundtable in New Delhi to advance the conversation on India-Japan collaboration in waste management. Chaired by Dr. Rajiv Kumar, the session brought together a powerhouse of policymakers, industry veterans, and civil society leaders to bridge the gap between shared intent and practical action. Key themes included: Integrated…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Pahlé India Foundation (PIF) team, led by Chairperson Dr Rajiv Kumar and Executive Director Mr Ravi Pokharna, met with Smt. Rekha Gupta, Chief Minister, Government of NCT of Delhi, to discuss areas where Pahlé India Foundation (PIF) could contribute to Delhi’s economic growth.
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…
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 (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…