Who has the power to shape social change?
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Summary
Social issues can be complex, deep-rooted, and difficult to solve. Whether we look at the climate crisis, economic insecurity, or inequities in education, many systems and stakeholders—who themselves face unprecedented challenges—are involved and shape outcomes in unpredictable ways. Over the past two years, we at SwaTaleem Foundation have been exploring how changemakers can confront this complexity. Through our multi-stakeholder project called Girls’ Education for Transformation,[1] we se
Key Facts
TypeLong read
SourceIDR Online
PublishedWednesday, 23 September 2026
Affected Population~350 million students, 10 million teachers
Key Numbers
Education budget: Rs 1.25 lakh crore (2025-26)
1.5 million schools, 1,100+ universities
70% gross enrollment ratio target by 2030
Net-zero target: 2070
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Government Context
NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
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