Prerna Mukharya recently spoke at the 6th India Public Policy Network Conference 2026 at the  National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru. During the session, Field Work in India, she shared insights on the realities of conducting large-scale research across the country - covering on-ground challenges, key learnings, and the role of high-quality data in driving informed decision-making. @ncaer #UniversityofCambridge #OutlineIndia #IPPN2026 #PublicPolicy #INET

We'll be at NLSIU! Outline India takes the stage at the 6th India Public Policy Network Conference 2026 - talking all things field work, ground realities, and data that drives change. 📷NLSIU, Bengaluru | 8th June | 4:30 PM #OutlineIndia #IPPN2026 #PublicPolicy

We partnered with @GAINalliance to conduct an Organisational Delivery Review across multiple countries using KIIs, diagnostics & systems mapping to strengthen institutional impact. #SocialResearch #NutritionForAll #ImpactAssessment #DataForGood #DevelopmentSector #OutlineIndia #DataForImpact

India’s fortified rice journey shows how a simple staple can become a powerful public health intervention. From just 4.3 LMT in the pilot phase to 323.57 LMT in 2024–25, the initiative has expanded from 15 pilot districts to 675 districts nationwide, helping strengthen nutrition security through Iron, Folic Acid, and Vitamin B12 enriched rice. With more than 21,000 rice mills building blending infrastructure, India is scaling one of the world’s largest food fortification programs through TPDS, ICDS, and PM POSHAN. A reminder that nutrition transformation doesn’t always start with something new - sometimes it starts with the rice already on the plate. #FortifiedRice #NutritionSecurity #India #PublicHealth #FoodFortification #AnaemiaFreeIndia #TPDS #PMPoshan #ICDS #HealthEquity #DataStorytelling #SocialImpact #FoodSecurity #Nutrition #IndiaDevelopment #DataForImpact #OutlineIndia

100 cases. 70 deaths. Up to 75% fatality. Nipah may not spread like a pandemic - but every outbreak reminds India how deadly emerging viruses can be. From West Bengal’s first outbreak in 2001 to repeated cases in Kerala, the data shows one clear pattern: early detection and public health response save lives. This infographic breaks down India’s verified Nipah virus outbreaks, hotspots, fatalities, and transmission trends using official WHO data. #NipahVirus #PublicHealth #India #Kerala #WestBengal #WHO #Healthcare #DataVisualization #Infographics #HealthData #DiseaseOutbreak #Epidemiology #GlobalHealth #HealthAwareness #DataDriven #DataForImpact #OutlineIndia

India doesn't just do the work. India runs the work. 1,800 Global Capability Centres. $153 billion in exports. Crossed 3.9 million jobs. Not in a decade. In six years. People still call India a "back office." The data disagrees: 1) Exports grew 2.4× in rupee terms 2) Employment doubled from 2.3 M to 4.2 M 3) India now hosts 55% of the world's GCCs 4) Revenue per employee jumped from $38,527 → $46,495 The fastest growing sector? Not IT. Not BFSI. Retail and Food - at 24.4% growth in FY25. The story isn't outsourcing anymore. It's ownership. What sector are you watching next? #GCC #India #FutureOfWork #Innovation #EconomicSurvey2026 #DataForImpact #OutlineIndia

Ebola once triggered a global health emergency that shook the world. The 2014–16 outbreak infected 28,000 people and caused 11,000 deaths across West Africa. But the story after 2019 changed: faster detection, vaccines, isolation systems, and global surveillance dramatically reduced large-scale spread. The virus still appears in outbreaks - but the response is now faster than ever. #Ebola #GlobalHealth #PublicHealth #Healthcare #WHO #Africa #Vaccines #DiseaseOutbreak #HealthData #DataVisualization #Infographics #Epidemic #Virus #HealthAwareness #LinkedInPost #DataForImpact #OutlineIndia

“7,400 HIV outbreak in Bihar.” That headline went viral - but the real data tells a different story. Bihar is not among India’s high HIV prevalence states, yet thousands of cases are still detected every year. • India’s adult HIV prevalence: 0.20% • Bihar recorded 7,287 newly diagnosed HIV-positive cases in the SOCH/NACO 2023 dataset • 4,000 cases were reported in just 10 months of 2024–25 This isn’t about panic. It’s about awareness, testing, and fighting misinformation. #HIVAwareness #Bihar #PublicHealth #Healthcare #India #DataVisualization #NACO #HealthData #Infographics #LinkedInPost #DataForImpact #OutlineIndia

India’s power grid is changing faster than most people realize. For years, renewable energy had one major problem: “What happens when the sun sets or the wind stops?” Now batteries are becoming the answer. India’s battery storage capacity is projected to jump from almost zero to ~1.08 GWh, with policy support and falling battery costs accelerating adoption. What’s even more interesting: • ~26.7 GWh is already under construction • ~61 GWh is under tendering • ~236 GWh more will still be needed by 2032 This is bigger than just energy storage. It means: 1) More stable renewable power 2) Lower dependency on fossil fuels 3) Faster electrification 4) A smarter, flexible grid for the future The real energy revolution may not be solar panels or wind turbines alone - it may be the batteries quietly powering everything behind the scenes. India isn’t just generating clean energy anymore. It’s learning how to store it. #India #BatteryStorage #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #PowerGrid #ClimateTech #EnergyStorage #Sustainability #EV #Infrastructure #FutureOfEnergy #DataVisualization #LinkedInPost #DataForImpact #OutlineIndia

Most people think AI is for fun. The data says otherwise. Over 36% of usage is coding - not chatting. AI is becoming a serious productivity engine, not just a novelty. From learning (~12-15%) to writing (~10%), the pattern is clear: 1) AI is amplifying high-skill work, not replacing thinking. The real question isn’t “Are you using AI?” It’s “Are you using it to create leverage?” If you're still using AI casually, you're already behind. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfWork #DataInsights #Productivity #TechTrends #DigitalTransformation #IndiaTech #DataForImpact #OutlineIndia

The most underreported crisis in India's infrastructure story: 1,73,826 people died on Indian roads in 2023. That's more than many wars, And it barely makes the front page. As professionals who commute, travel for work, and build systems - this data should concern us deeply: 1) 4.64 lakh accidents in a single year 2) India = 11% of global road fatalities (WHO) with a fraction of global vehicles 3) Fatality rate is RISING, not falling 4) Overspeeding alone caused 1.19 lakh deaths We celebrate expressways and 6-lane highways. But we are not matching that infrastructure investment with enforcement systems, trauma care networks, or driver education. The economic loss from road accidents in India is estimated at 3-5% of GDP annually. This is a public health crisis. A governance failure, And an opportunity for better policy, better tech, and better awareness. What's one change you think would make the biggest difference? #Infrastructure #PublicHealth #RoadSafety #India #PolicyChange #Leadership #DataForImpact #OutlineIndia

99% pass rate. Sounds incredible, right? But here's what no one tells you about CBSE Class 10 results In 2021, India recorded a 99.04% pass rate. Not because students suddenly became geniuses. But because there were NO EXAMS. That one data point tells you everything about how we measure "education." Here's the full picture (2015–2025): 1) 2015–2018: Results FELL from 97% → 86%→ Stricter evaluation. Policy changes. Students didn't change - the system did. 2) 2018–2021: Results CLIMBED back to 99% → COVID hit. No board exams. Everyone passed. 3) 2021–2023: Results CORRECTED to ~93% → Exams returned. Reality returned. 4) 2024–2025: Stable at ~93–94% → The "new normal." The hard truth? Pass percentages don't measure student intelligence. They measure policy decisions. When we celebrate a 99% pass rate without asking WHY - we're measuring the wrong thing. Real education reform isn't about pass percentages. It's about what students actually know when they leave the classroom. Are we tracking the right metrics? Drop your thoughts below #CBSE #IndianEducation #BoardExams #EducationReform #EdTech #FutureOfEducation #CBSEResults #PolicyMatters #DataDriven #LearningAndDevelopment #DataForImpact #OutlineIndia

India is transforming its railways faster than we think. Across the country, electrification has surged from ~20,000 km to ~69,000 km in just a decade under Indian Railways - nearly 99% of the network is now electrified. But the real story isn’t just growth - it’s how evenly that growth is felt. 1) 46,900 km added (2014–2025) 2)~3,100 km/year expansion 3) Freight touching 1.67 billion tonnes And here’s the real concern - Infrastructure is growing fast, but connectivity, speed, and access still vary across regions. Why this matters: This isn’t just about trains - it’s about • Economic growth • Regional inequality • Productivity & access The real question is: Is India’s railway growth truly inclusive - or just fast on paper? #IndianRailways #Infrastructure #IndiaGrowth #Logistics #DataStorytelling #EconomicDevelopment #LinkedInIndia #DataForImpact #OutlineIndia

Everyone is chasing users in AI. But Anthropic chose a different game. While ChatGPT dominated headlines, Claude focused on monetisation, enterprise, and scalability. Result? 1) Multi-billion revenue 2) Smaller but high-value user base This flips a common startup myth: Growth isn’t just about users - it’s about value per user. What do you think matters more in 2026 - scale or revenue? #AI #Startups #BusinessStrategy #DataInsights #Growth #Anthropic #ClaudeAI #TechTrends #LinkedInGrowth #DataForImpact #OutlineIndia

India is heating up faster than we think. Across India, temperatures are rising from ~30- 35°C to 40- 45°C , but the real danger isn’t just heat- it’s heatstroke risk. Some regions are already facing: 1) Severe risk (45°C ) - Rajasthan, MP, Vidarbha 2) High risk (40–44°C) - UP, Bihar, Gujarat, Odisha 3) Humid heat zones - Coastal regions (higher “feels like” temp) And here’s the real concern - Temperatures are now running 4°C to 8°C above normal Why this matters: This isn’t just about weather anymore- It’s about: 1) Health risks (heatstroke, dehydration) 2) Outdoor work is becoming harder 3) Falling productivity The real question is: Is India prepared for rising heat risks? How are you dealing with this extreme heat? #Heatwave #IndiaWeather #ClimateChange #HeatStroke #Summer2026 #WeatherAlert #PublicHealth #DataStorytelling #LinkedInIndia #StaySafe #DataForImpact #OutlineIndia

India’s LPG revolution looks complete… but the story isn’t. From 14.5 Cr to 32.8 Cr connections - access has expanded massively. Schemes like Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana brought clean fuel to millions of homes. But here’s the catch- Refill prices jumped from ~₹410 to ₹900 Result? Many households are using LPG less frequently Some are switching back to firewood as backup 1) Access ≠ Usage 2) Connection ≠ Consumption India solved the connection problem. Now it faces the affordability challenge. 💬 What do you think matters more today - access or affordability? #LPG #UjjwalaYojana #IndiaData #PublicPolicy #EnergyAccess #SocialImpact #DataStory #IndianEconomy #Infographics #PolicyInsights #DataForImpact

India runs on its migrant workforce - from construction sites to city services. Yet, for years, their access to social security remained fragmented. The shift is visible: 1) ~45.6 crore internal migrants form the backbone of our economy 2) 30 crore workers now registered on e-Shram 3) 100% ration portability achieved (ONORC) But here’s the reality 1) Registration ≠ Protection 2) Access ≠ Security Despite policy progress, gaps remain in: 1) Housing 2) Healthcare 3) Income protection The question isn’t just about growth anymore- It’s about dignity, security, and inclusion. 💬 Are we doing enough for those who build our cities? #MigrantWorkers #IndiaEconomy #SocialSecurity #EShram #PublicPolicy #InclusiveGrowth #LabourRights #EconomicSurvey #PolicyMatters #Development #DataForImpact #OutlineIndia

Gram Panchayats got richer on paper, not in control. 1)Funding increased 3X since 2015 2) Own revenue stayed below 5% 3) 2.5 lakh Panchayats digitised via eGramSwaraj More money came in, but real financial independence didn’t. Stronger budgets. Same dependence. #LocalGovernance #PanchayatiRaj #India #PublicPolicy #RuralIndia #DataStory #DataForImpact #OutlineIndia