Enabling 30 million vulnerable citizens to sustainably access
social protection by 2030
800 million (57%) Indians are dependent on food rations and are socio-economically vulnerable
Source: DFPD
The government spends 26% of its budget (₹12,53,331 crore or $139 billion) on social protection for vulnerable citizens.
Source: Economic Survey 2024
Still, vulnerable citizens struggle to access social
protection due to complex processes and systems
We help governments and communities make
social protection more accessible
Education
950,380 citizens secured admissions under Right to Education Sec. 12(1)(c) across 20 Indian states. Watch a video on our work here.
Labour & Livelihoods
1,928,640 construction and unorganised workers and their families secured entitlements under labour provisions across 4 states. Watch a video on our work here.
Access to Public Services
606,917 citizens received timely access to key entitlements during moments that matter (child birth, marriage, education, unemployment, hospitalisation, retirement, death, etc.) across 2 states.
Watch a video on our work here.
We have worked in 20 Indian states through
collaborative government partnerships since 2013
Our Impact (as on Sep 2026)
3,485,937
Vulnerable citizens supported with
welfare entitlements since 2013
₹2,987 cr. or $313 mn
Worth of welfare entitlements unlocked since 2013
34X
Cumulative social return on investment
18
Active Government partnerships
43
Publications
We develop citizen-centric solutions to
transform social protection at scale
Open-source Technology
Our work is powered by the belief that technology can be a catalyst for profound social change. We engineer effective products and protocols that empower governments to deliver social protection
Process re-engineering
By focusing on accessibility, transparency, and efficiency, we redesign processes to reduce administrative burden for the citizen and the state
Citizen-centric research & insights
We bring global insights and a deep understanding of citizen experience that inform sustainable solutions for social protection
“The labour card helped my children study in private schools and provide monthly monetary assistance to cover my expenses”
“I’m happy that Indus Action is acting towards multiplying our efforts”
“We believe that technology is the force multiplier & the other force multiplier is government intervention and I'm delighted that both are being served well with our work with Indus Action”
Our partners
Active State Government Partnerships
Active Private Partnerships
Our knowledge products on
social protection
- Labour & Livelihoods
- Education
- Access to public services
- Systemic learnings
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Annual Report 2025-26
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Innovations for Construction Worker Validation Protocols
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India’s Labour Codes: A Comprehensive Review of Reforms, Challenges, and the Road Ahead
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Product Requirements Document for Building & Other Construction Workers Digital Public Good
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Reimagining Construction Workers’ Welfare: A Vision for Enhanced BOCW Policy and Practice
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Whitepaper on Utilisation of Cess under the Building and Other Construction Workers(BOCW) Act, 1996
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The whole is greater than the sum of its parts
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Annual Retention Survey Of Students Studying under RTE Section 12(1)(c), 2025
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Bright Spots Report 2023 | Status of Social Inclusion through RTE Section 12 (1)(c)
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25% Full? | A Report on Status of RTE Section 12(1)(c) in Delhi
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Journeys of Inclusion: Personal Stories from RTE 12.1.c – Voices of Parents and Schools
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Moments that Matter
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Administrative Burden in India’s Welfare System
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Admin Burden Report | One Pager
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Citizen Experience Of Welfare Access: A Report On The Gruha Lakshmi Scheme For The Government Of Karnataka
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Care To Play | Stories That Inspire Action and Hope
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Care to Play Learning Report | Supporting Young Families: Lessons from Cash Plus Care in Practice
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1O Year Retrospective Report
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Returning to Chhattisgarh through the Pandemic
Our honours and
distinctions
Our media recognitions
October 27, 2026
Why inclusion is key to the RTE Act
July 14, 2026
Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009: Why all schools must respect S.12 (1) (c)
June 03, 2026
PepsiCo India Backs Lakhpati Didi Drive In Haryana
May 29, 2026
Why The Problem Isn’t The Policy — It’s The Process
April 29, 2026
The RTE Act and the idea of social inclusion
February 17, 2026
No shade, no security: The crisis at Delhi’s labour chowks
December 16, 2025
Some Gruha Lakshmi beneficiaries feel they are ‘undeserving’: Survey
November 15, 2025
When policy starts with women: The Karnataka example | Let Me Explain 100 | Pooja Prasanna
October 17, 2025
Women on a roll
October 16, 2025
Karnataka’s Shakti scheme boosted economic independence, mobility and employment of women across State, finds survey
October 03, 2025
Guarantees pay back in development gains
September 29, 2025
Study finds Karnataka’s five guarantees improved women’s lives, but face delivery gaps
September 29, 2025
Karnataka’s guarantee schemes uplifted women’s living standards: Study
September 28, 2025
Study calls for redesign of Karnataka govt's three 'guarantee' schemes
September 28, 2025
Karnataka’s guarantee schemes offer financial fillip to women beneficiaries and families, finds study
September 25, 2025
Karnataka HC declines stay on Social-Educational survey, rules participation must be voluntary
September 11, 2025
Odisha's Educational Triumph: Retention Rates Soar in BJD Era
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