The/Nudge Institute

When organizations come together with a common purpose, they amplify their ability to drive innovation, build resilience, and unlock opportunities for those who need them most. Since 2023, DailyRounds / Marrow has been supporting The/Nudge Institute in implementing the Economic Inclusion Program in 1000 households in Jhargram district of West Bengal.  These households are on a journey to build diversified and resilient livelihoods, achieve food security, and access various welfare schemes—paving the way toward a future of self-sufficiency. We are privileged to have DailyRounds / Marrow as a committed partner in this journey towards meaningful impact

Scaling a nonprofit startup is challenging, but the right support can amplify your impact. The/Nudge Incubator equips early-stage nonprofit social enterprises with mentorship, strategic guidance, and ecosystem support to grow and sustain their work. Join 12th cohort of #theNudgeIncubator to access innovation grants and a dynamic community tackling India’s toughest livelihood challenges. Take your idea to the next level and create a lasting impact. Apply now: https://bit.ly/42tDTsb

Changemakers speak: The DCM Shriram AgWater Challenge through their eyes 20 months. Scalable solutions. Relentless innovators. From EF Polymer India, our winning solution, to CultYvate, recipient of the Special Recognition Award, alongside the experts and enablers behind the scenes, the DCM Shriram AgWater Challenge brought together powerful ideas with one mission: to secure water and prosperity for 1 million smallholder farmers at scale. At the Grand Finale, with Shri Amitabh Kant as Guest of Honour, we celebrated the journey, honoring the people and partnerships that proved what’s possible when innovation meets intent. What did it mean to those who made it happen? Swipe through to hear from the changemakers themselves. Explore the challenge journey overview 2023-25 here: bit.ly/3RFtAuN

1,000 people were screened for presbyopia 750+ received reading glasses 90% were still using them six months later Early results from our new eyeglasses pilot prove that access drives impact—those who received glasses saw an instant benefit. But reaching more people demands strong partnerships, funding, and community-led distribution. Discover more in this conversation with Amit G., COO, The/Nudge Institute and Program Head, InSight. Read the full conversation: bit.ly/3XCZdc3

Applications for the 12th cohort of #theNudgeIncubator are now open. India’s startup ecosystem has unlocked groundbreaking innovations, backed by billions in investment. However, social entrepreneurs tackling some of India’s toughest, most pressing challenges lack the same support as commercial startups. The/Nudge incubator is a step towards bridging that gap, to enable an ecosystem where impact-driven founders can scale solutions for an equitable future. Are you a non profit social entrepreneur solving India’s toughest livelihood challenges? Join our network of 200+ changemakers. Access the guidance, funding, mentorship, and ecosystem support you need to amplify your impact. Apply Now: bit.ly/447bCc9

Uncertainty and emotional intensity are part of working in the social sector—but open conversations can change how we navigate them. At our latest edition of jigyaasa on ‘Mental Health and the Social Sector’, Maragathavalli Inbamuthiah and Isha Nag discussed why creating a culture where teams can talk openly about doubts, vulnerabilities, and mental well-being isn’t just important—it’s essential for stronger teams and greater impact. Watch the full conversation here: bit.ly/4ciEnVq

As a child, Lalita Devi Didi had a simple dream—to eat a full, colourful plate of food. Because there were days when she didn’t know what a complete meal felt like. Some days, there was just rice and salt. Dal and vegetables were rare. When work was uncertain, so was food. And like millions of women in vulnerable households, she made sure others ate first. For most vulnerable households like hers, food insecurity isn’t just about hunger—it’s about the absence of choice. With an annual income of barely ₹25,000, nearly 80% of it went to food. There was no room for change. Women often bear the brunt of scarcity, yet they are the ones leading change. When given the chance to earn, they don’t just bring home money—they bring home better nutritious meals. They move from surviving on less than two meals a day to choosing what to eat. Through economic inclusion and access to stable livelihoods, Lalita Didi no longer just dreams of good food—she eats it. A colourful plate is more than nutrition. It’s dignity. It’s progress. From financial inclusion to food security, every choice a woman makes today shapes a stronger, more equal tomorrow. Change begins when access turns into agency. Let’s keep #acceleratingaction—because real change doesn’t happen in a moment. It’s the small, everyday choices that build confidence, open doors, and create lasting progress.

Since 2023, Aditya Birla Capital Foundation (ABCF) has been supporting 600 households through the Economic Inclusion Program in Gumla and Latehar, two aspirational districts in Jharkhand. Through this initiative, program participants have been steadily growing their incomes and progressing toward self-sufficiency. Recently Aditya Birla Capital CSR team visited three villages in Netarhat, Latehar. They attended small group meetings and interacted with more than forty program participants to understand their journeys and lived experiences as they reached the halfway mark of the three-year-long graduation program. We thank Aditya Birla Capital Foundation for its continued commitment to helping rural women build sustainable livelihoods and lead self-reliant lives.

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲/𝗡𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲 100+ visionary changemakers, entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders came together for our 2nd edition of New York Gets The/Nudge at Harvard. The evening was a powerful convergence of ideas, experiences, and commitments to building a future where opportunity and progress reach everyone. Nitin Jindal (Partner & Co-Head, Global Commodities – Goldman Sachs) opened the event, setting the stage for a night of inspiring conversations. atul satija (Founder & CEO, The/Nudge) shared the story of The/Nudge’s evolution—how bold ideas, catalytic support, and an ecosystem of changemakers are accelerating high-impact solutions for social progress. Utkarsh Saxena (co-founder, Adalat AI) reflected on his journey with The/Nudge Incubator, highlighting how early-stage support, mentorship, and networks helped transform their vision of reshaping access to justice in India. A thought-provoking fireside chat featuring Nitin Jindal (Partner & Co-Head, Global Commodities – Goldman Sachs) and Rajiv Kamilla (Partner at Goldman Sachs), moderated by Pooja Mishra Prahlad (Partner at Goldman Sachs), explored the evolving role of philanthropy, its intent and journey. Dev Joneja (Chief Risk Officer, ExodusPoint Capital Management, LP) wrapped up the evening with reflections on the collective responsibility of leaders across sectors to create meaningful change. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us, shared their insights, and continues to support this growing movement of social innovation.

Our 11 challengers have emerged from an intensely competitive selection process, standing out among 200 applicant organisations. Throughout a rigorous series of evaluations and presentations, our jury, initially set to select just 8 finalists, ultimately expanded the cohort to 11 after encountering exceptional models among the 21 shortlisted candidates. A special thanks to our final jury members, Rituparna Chakraborty, Osama Manzar, Gayathri Vasudevan and Sharad Sharma, whose keen evaluations and deep engagement in the pitch presentation selection process helped identify the right fit for the challengers' cohort. In this next phase of the Digital Naukri Challenge, our challengers will take their concepts to the ground, gathering valuable insights and assessing their potential for impact. Follow their journey as they navigate the viability stage, striving to create meaningful employment opportunities for homebound women and reshape the future of work for women. Meet the organisations and their founders: 1. Arya.ag - Anand Chandra, Chattanathan Devarajan, Prasanna Rao 2. B2R Technologies - Dhiraj Dolwani 3. Dhwani Rural Information Systems - Sunandan Madan  4. DigiSwasthya Foundation - Sandeep Kumar 5. Futwork - Armaan Vananchal, Niranjan Nakhate, Sri Ganapathy 6. I-Stem - Kartik Sawhney, Shakul Sonker 7. Karya (DAIA Tech Pvt. Ltd.) - Manu Chopra, Safiya Husain, Vivek Seshadri 8. Myna Mahila Foundation - Suhani Jalota 9. Rozgar Dhaba -Jobs4all - Neelam Pathak, Vinod Pandey 10. The Barabari Collective - Harihar Menon, Karthik Krishnakumar 11. UPAJ AI solutions Pvt.Ltd. (Absolute) - Agam Khare