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democracy and dissent

The shrinking commons: why India’s NGO sector is in retreat — and what must be done

9 September, 2025 by Development Wala
The shrinking commons why India’s NGO sector is in retreat —Development Wala Blog

India’s voluntary sector — once a resilient partner to the State and a vital voice for the marginalised … Read more

Categories Blog, Non Profit Sector Tags advocacy groups, civil society, CSR in India, democracy and dissent, FCRA regulations, foreign funding, funding crisis, governance, grassroots organisations, human rights, India social sector, NGO challenges, NGOs in India, nonprofit sector, philanthropy, policy reform, public trust, regulatory crackdown, social impact careers Leave a comment
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