New instruments being used to fund social sector are encouraging
Post-COVID, the social sector – so critical to India’s community and economic frameworks – has faced several challenges. These range from operational disruptions to funding and increased government scrutiny. Faced with existential threats, many social organisations have had to cut programmes and staff. Despite this, the social sector is adapting and finding ways to keep going. Shiv Kumar, co-founder of the Catalyst Group and an investor passionate about solving complex social problems, speaks to All Indians Matter.