• Event Report

Isdm Launches Datasights Portal Powered By Capgemini To Empower Social Sector

  • Source : Republic Business
  • January 2025
Data has increasingly become the primary driver of human endeavour. And democratizing access to data is one of the biggest current challenges. It isn’t just about making information available, it’s about giving authorities and communities the power to interpret, and utilize that data to change lives. And it is only high-quality data that can empower social purpose organisations to make informed decisions.
  • Blog

A Balancing Act: Collecting Data For Social Good In An Age Of Privacy Concerns

  • Source : London School of Economics
  • January 2024
An in-depth analysis of the potential impact of India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 on the social sector in India. Imagine this: a non-profit aims to empower girls through STEM and coding programs. The organisation would probably collect a significant amount of information about enrollment numbers, progress, and outcomes. This is valuable data, which can help gauge understand the impact and effectiveness of the program,
  • Event Report

The Power Of Data For Impact

  • Source : ISDM
  • May 2024
CDSSI conducted research culminating in a two-part report titled ‘The Power of Data for Impact’. Part I discusses data-driven practices in the social sector; Part II focuses on enablers facilitating data adoption. Events included panel discussions with experts on leveraging data science for social impact. Read the event reports below:
  • Blog

Code4Change Is Different. It Is About Contributing To Society.

  • Source : ISDM
  • March 2025
Winners of the second edition of Code4Change, Teams Harmony and Level Up, talk about tackling real-world challenges with data-driven solutions.
  • Case Study

Teaching the Teachers

  • Source : ISDM
  • April 2025
Adhyayan Quality Education Foundation collaborates with schools to implement self-review using Shaala Siddhi standards. At GSS Pabua (Arunachal Pradesh), teachers collect data on attendance, learning outcomes, and school resources via Google Forms and dashboards. These insights drive action plans across domains, from infrastructure to hygiene and exam scores. In 2023–24, attendance rose from ~30 % to ~50 %, and Class X pass rates jumped from 30 % to 83.3 %. Peer learning, cluster complexes, and evidence-based reviews enable more consistent and accountable improvements.
  • Event Report

Building solutions for social impact

  • Source : ISDM
  • May 2024
The first edition of Code4Change, an ISDM CDSSI Hackathon, ended with the winning solution being awarded at an event in Bengaluru
  • Case Study

An App To Scale Rehab

  • Source : ISDM
  • April 2025
Amar Seva Sangam, a Tamil Nadu-based non-profit, has created the Enabling Inclusion app. Insights from it are helping create a disability therapy revolution across the state.
  • Blog

Understanding India’S Gender Gap: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

  • Source : Her Story
  • March 2025
Last month, Rekha Gupta was appointed Delhi’s Chief Minister. This marks the fourth time a woman has been appointed chief minister of the national capital. One would think it is a significant step towards gender parity in Indian politics. However, data shows that women’s political participation in India is actually declining. In 2024, we had a score of 0.251 (between 0-1, 0 being the worst and 1 being the best) on women’s political empowerment, according to the
  • Academic / Journal Article

Bridging The Gender Gap: The Promise And Peril Of Using Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning To Accelerate Gender Equality

  • Source : Economic & Political Weekly
  • May 2024
This EPW commentary analyzes gender biases exacerbated by technology and digital ecosystems in India. It explores how sexist design, data, and algorithmic systems can reinforce inequality. The piece articulates the need for gender-sensitive tech policy, inclusive data-gathering frameworks, and systemic audits to reduce bias and ensure equitable outcomes across gender lines.
  • Media Article

Illustrating The Impact: New Graphic Novel Highlights How NGOs Are Using Data To Bring About Change

  • Source : Mid-day
  • April 2025
The first edition of Data, In Deed, a graphic novel, brings to life the stories of five SPOs using data and data science to improve efficiency and scale impact. One can’t help but be inspired by the innovative ways these SPOs—Nourishing Schools Foundation, Saturday Art Class, Udayan Care, Adhyayan Foundation, and Amar Seva Sangam—harness data to drive meaningful change.
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