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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

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