Press release on Code4Change

The Centre for Data Science and Social Impact (CDSSI) at the Indian School of Development Management hosted the final showcase of Code4Change 2025–26, an annual social sector hackathon focused on applying data science to real-world challenges. Held at the International Centre Goa in Dona Paula, the full-day in-person event highlighted innovative, data-driven solutions aimed at improving access to justice in India.

This article in Marksmen Daily reports on the State of the Sector study by ISDM CDSSI, highlighting that while only 5.3 per cent of Indian Social Purpose Organisations are “Beginners”, a substantial 70 per cent remain at mid-level maturity. The text explores a critical capacity gap: although 66 per cent of organisations view data as essential, only 10 per cent possess dedicated in-house technical teams. It identifies that data use is currently skewed towards programme design and donor reporting rather than holistic organisational management. The authors advocate for a cultural transition, urging the sector to move from data for compliance to data for collaborative learning.

This article in BW Businessworld reports on the DMA State of the Sector report findings, which reveal that 70 per cent of Indian Social Purpose Organisations remain trapped in mid-level data maturity. Despite 80 per cent of nonprofits recognising data as vital, a significant “awareness-action gap” exists, with only 28 per cent integrating data across all core functions. The piece highlights critical infrastructure deficits, noting that nearly 35 per cent still rely on hard copies for storage. It concludes that moving beyond donor-driven compliance requires leadership commitment and smarter funding to bridge the prevailing talent and technology gaps.