Manmohan Singh, CEO of Aspirational Bharat Collaborative, shares breakthroughs from 100+ aspirational districts, lessons from working with panchayats, and the roadmap to a developed India by 2047 in The Good Sight Webzine & Podcast Now streaming on podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/dHHD-Ez2 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dU7-dVE3 #AspirationalBharatCollaborative #LastMileDelivery #GrassrootsDevelopment #India2047 80% of people in India’s most underserved districts live on less than ₹5,000 a month. That’s not just a statistic–it’s daily reality for millions. The real challenge isn’t just policy. It’s the last mile–making sure healthcare, education, and livelihoods actually reach the people who need them most. That’s where Aspirational Bharat Collaborative (Bharat Collab) comes in. They work with panchayats, faith leaders, NGOs, and administrations to enable communities to lead their own transformation. In the latest episode of The Good Sight Webzine & Podcast, we speak with Manmohan Singh, Co-Founder & CEO,Aspirational Bharat Collaborative, about: Piramal Foundation Kaivalya Education Foundation Piramal School of Leadership Gandhi Fellowship #AspirationalBharat #LastMileDelivery #BharatCollab #GrassrootsDevelopment #India2047 #TheGoodSight

The Aspirational Bharat Collaborative (ABC)—a bold partnership between NITI Aayog and the Piramal Foundation—is redefining development for over 100 million underserved citizens across more than 150 districts in India. Born from the Aspirational Districts Collaborative, this transformative initiative directly addresses critical challenges in health, education, water, and gender. It operates through last-mile convergence and community-led solutions, ensuring impact where it matters most. At the heart of ABC lies a robust four-pillar framework: Samaj (civil society), Sarkar (government), Bazaar (community), and Sanchar (communication). Together, these pillars drive sustained behavior change, fortify grassroots governance, and ignite hyper-local collaboration across sectors. India is committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. In this context, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj has categorized 17 SDGs into Nine Thematic Areas (called Local Sustainable Development Goals or LSDG), enabling panchayats to align their development plans. ABC is working closely with more than 5000 panchayats and Nine LSDG of panchayats. The program also advances youth leadership, gender equity, and climate consciousness through school-based eco-clubs and active community engagement. By integrating EdTech innovations like Google Read Along and EI Mindspark, ABC boosts learning outcomes and digital access for children in remote regions. With a bold vision for a Viksit Bharat by 2047, Piramal […]