Learning Hub
Designed for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers, the Learning Hub bridges the gap between institutional frameworks and on-ground realities.
Learning Hub
Designed for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers, the Learning Hub bridges the gap between institutional frameworks and on-ground realities.
Gram panchayats win by working on health and disability, 2025
An article in India Development Review features a pilot by Anode and Sightsavers India, showing how Panchayats can bridge service gaps and localise the SDGs. It shows that with awareness, training, and inclusive meeting spaces, they can play active roles in health and disability inclusion.
Gram panchayats win by working on health and disability, 2025
An article in India Development Review features a pilot by Anode and Sightsavers India, showing how Panchayats can bridge service gaps and localise the SDGs. It shows that with awareness, training, and inclusive meeting spaces, they can play active roles in health and disability inclusion.
Reports on LSDGs and PDI: At a Glance, 2023
This presentation summarises Indian government reports on the Panchayat Development Index (PDI) and the localisation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It examines Gram Panchayats’ progress across 577 indicators in nine SDG-aligned themes while highlighting key challenges such as data accessibility, capacity building, and community participation. A SWOT analysis assesses the strengths and weaknesses of PDI implementation.
Reports on LSDGs and PDI: At a Glance, 2023
This presentation summarises Indian government reports on the Panchayat Development Index (PDI) and the localisation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It examines Gram Panchayats’ progress across 577 indicators in nine SDG-aligned themes while highlighting key challenges such as data accessibility, capacity building, and community participation. A SWOT analysis assesses the strengths and weaknesses of PDI implementation.
Bringing panchayats to the forefront, 2020
The India Development Review article by Anode Founder and CEO, Sonali Srivastava, emphasises the need to empower panchayats to realise their constitutional role in local development. The piece advocates for recognising panchayats as political and constitutional entities with the authority to plan and implement programmes tailored to local priorities, thereby strengthening grassroots democracy.
Bringing panchayats to the forefront, 2020
The India Development Review article by Anode Founder and CEO, Sonali Srivastava, emphasises the need to empower panchayats to realise their constitutional role in local development. The piece advocates for recognising panchayats as political and constitutional entities with the authority to plan and implement programmes tailored to local priorities, thereby strengthening grassroots democracy.
Supporting Administration in COVID-19 Relief Response. Report, 2020
Anode studied PRADAN’s COVID-19 relief efforts (April–June 2020), examining its collaborations with state administrations and civil society to support stranded migrants, run awareness campaigns, and revive rural economies. The report presents state-specific case studies from seven states, highlighting interventions, challenges, and lessons to shape more effective post-pandemic strategies.
Supporting Administration in COVID-19 Relief Response. Report, 2020
Anode studied PRADAN’s COVID-19 relief efforts (April–June 2020), examining its collaborations with state administrations and civil society to support stranded migrants, run awareness campaigns, and revive rural economies. The report presents state-specific case studies from seven states, highlighting interventions, challenges, and lessons to shape more effective post-pandemic strategies.
Gram Panchayat Organisation Development (GPOD) Framework. A Process Document, 2020
This process documentation details the implementation of the Gram Panchayat Organisation Development framework under the SPACE project (2015–2018) by PRADAN and Anode Governance Lab. Rolled out in 16 Panchayats in Jharkhand and 10 in Madhya Pradesh, the initiative aimed to strengthen Gram Panchayats as effective units of local self governance.
Gram Panchayat Organisation Development (GPOD) Framework. A Process Document, 2020
This process documentation details the implementation of the Gram Panchayat Organisation Development framework under the SPACE project (2015–2018) by PRADAN and Anode Governance Lab. Rolled out in 16 Panchayats in Jharkhand and 10 in Madhya Pradesh, the initiative aimed to strengthen Gram Panchayats as effective units of local self governance.
Can organisation development principles in India’s local governments improve governance? Commonwealth Journal of Local Governance, 2016
This paper illustrates the methodology behind the development of the Gram Panchayat Organisation Development (GPOD) framework and its implementation through action research in two village councils since 2011. It explores the framework’s wider applicability, its expansion to over 50 Gram Panchayats, its impact on governance and service delivery, and the challenges faced in scaling the model.
Can organisation development principles in India’s local governments improve governance? Commonwealth Journal of Local Governance, 2016
This paper illustrates the methodology behind the development of the Gram Panchayat Organisation Development (GPOD) framework and its implementation through action research in two village councils since 2011. It explores the framework’s wider applicability, its expansion to over 50 Gram Panchayats, its impact on governance and service delivery, and the challenges faced in scaling the model.
