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Education at the Margins: Systemic Challenges and Transformative Possibilities in Delhi’s Slum Communities

A Policy Brief on Inclusive Education for Urban Disadvantaged Settlements Author: Ravindra Kumar Mishra, Senior Fellow, BNSK-Bharat Urban slums in Delhi, characterized by overcrowding, inadequate housing, limited access to basic services and present unique challenges to education. While the Right to Education (RTE) Act mandates free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 years, the reality in slum areas often falls short due to infrastructural deficits, socio-eco

Bridging Urban Inequality: An Integrated Framework for Education, Skill Development, and Health Access in India’s Slum Communities

Author: Priyal Kanungo, Research Intern, BNSK 1. Introduction: The Duality of Urban Slums Urban slums represent a paradox within the...

Preserving vernacular architecture and sustainability in rural housing through PMAY-G

Author: Sarvajit Sanjeev, M.A. Social Entrepreneurship, TISS, Mumbai and Research Intern, BNSK Introduction: Housing in rural India is...

Access to Micro-finance & Rural Credit for Entrepreneurship

Author: Anupam Jana, Research Intern, BNSK-Bharat 1. Introduction: Micro-finance, often referred to as microcredit, refers to financial...