Decoding
India’s Social
Sector
A Podcast Series by Development Wala
Real conversations with practitioners, leaders, and changemakers shaping development across India. Voices from the ground — unfiltered, honest, and deeply human.
India’s Social Sector,
Decoded
India’s social sector is vast, complex, and deeply human. Behind every project report, policy document, or impact number lies a real story of communities, challenges, resilience, and change.
Decoding India’s Social Sector is a podcast series by Development Wala that brings these stories to the forefront — creating a platform for voices from the ground, practitioners, leaders, and changemakers who are shaping development across India.
Why This Conversation Needs to Happen
India is home to 3.3 million+ civil society organisations — the largest such ecosystem in the world. With ₹26,000+ crore in annual CSR mandated spend, a rapidly expanding fellowship ecosystem, and increasing global attention on India’s development models, the sector has never needed clearer, more rigorous public discourse.
Development Wala sits at this intersection — serving students, practitioners, funders, and institutions through its job board, consulting services, NGO registration support, mentorship, and now this podcast.
Watch the Podcast
Tune in to conversations and insights from India’s development sector — swipe through, or browse the full playlist below.
Quick Takes
Bite-sized moments from the field — powerful insights in under 60 seconds.
Listen Wherever
You Go
Every episode of Decoding India’s Social Sector is available on Spotify. Subscribe to get notified whenever a new conversation drops — and never miss a story from the ground.
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Learning Repository
Voices we’re bringing to the mic — from established foundations to grassroots changemakers, across India and abroad.
& many more across India and abroad.
Share Your Story with
India’s Social Sector
We are inviting social sector leaders, practitioners, and changemakers across India to come and share their journey. If you are working in NGOs, CSR, public institutions, or social enterprises — your story deserves to be heard.