Sports are no longer viewed as a leisure activity but as a low-cost, high-impact tool for broader social and economic change. Today, success in sport is not just measured by medals but rests on five key outcomes: physical well-being, mental well-being, individual development, social and community development, and economic development.…
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World Youth Skills Day: Skilling India for the Future of Work
The world navigates an era defined by artificial intelligence, digital transformation, sustainability, and new models of work and the nature of employability is undergoing a profound shift. Tomorrow’s workforce will not be defined by qualifications alone. It will be defined by how agile, adaptable, and digitally fluent people are, and…
Healthy Ageing, Healthy Economy: Why Yoga Matters for India’s Future
As economies across the world grapple with ageing populations, rising healthcare expenditure and the growing burden of chronic disease, a defining policy question is emerging: how can nations extend not merely lifespan, but health span, the years lived in good health, independence and dignity? India’s population aged 60 years and…
Play-Based Learning: A Foundation for Viksit Bharat
The journey towards a vibrant society must start by nurturing the potential of our youngest citizens. In the past few years, Bharat has placed its youngest citizens at the heart of its developmental strategy, defining its natural priorities around education, digital infrastructure, and access. Critical importance has also been given…
Shaping India’s Obesity Response Through a Science-Led Metabolic Health Approach
Science and public health are inherently interconnected. This is reflected in the theme of World Health Day 2026, “Together for Health: Stand with Science,” which calls for stronger scientific collaboration and evidence-based action to address some of the most pressing health challenges of our time. While science informs public health…
Strengthening Rural Economies through Collaborative Partnerships
India’s aspiration for inclusive and sustainable growth rests firmly on the vitality of its villages. Nearly two-thirds of India’s population still lives in rural areas, and the resilience of rural economies has a direct bearing on national prosperity. The path towards a developed nation needs collaborative partnerships between the government,…
Workplaces as Frontlines: How Industry Can Accelerate TB Elimination
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public health challenge for India, despite encouraging progress in recent years. Sustained efforts have contributed to a steady decline in annual TB incidence, with the WHO Global Tuberculosis Report 2025 noting an overall 21% reduction since 2015. However, India continues to bear nearly 25% of…
Child & Adolescent Health Outcomes in India
The health and well-being of India’s children and adolescents are the foundation pillars of our nation’s strength. Over the past decade, India has made considerable advances in reducing child mortality and addressing malnutrition. However, the challenges of anaemia, rising tide of non-communicable diseases, silent crisis of adolescent mental health and…
Give to Gain: Women Driving India’s Progress
“India’s growth story will be written not only in GDP numbers, but in the expanding opportunities and leadership of its women.” As the nation charts its course towards Viksit Bharat 2047, Indian women stand at the heart of this journey. Today, women are driving innovation, nurturing communities, and redefining the…
CII Schools’ Forum: A National Platform for Collective Growth in School Education
The Confederation of Indian Industry formally launched the CII Schools’ Forum, a unified institutional platform for schools across India on 20 August 2025, during the 9th CII National School Education Summit in New Delhi. This initiative is led by Ms Meenakkshi Singh, Pro Vice Chairperson of DPS Sushant Lok as…