The/Nudge Institute to host livelihoods summit charcha‘24

The/Nudge Institute will hold the fifth edition of its flagship livelihoods summit, charcha '24, from August 20-22 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.

According to a press statement, the summit will see 20-plus co-hosts and over 2,000 people come together to learn, share knowledge, and network for collaborative action.

charcha '24 will feature discussions, workshops, and masterclasses on topics, including rural and urban livelihoods (economic inclusion for the rural poor, revitalising artisanship, market linkages for small farmers, vocational skilling, AI for social transformation, etc.) and women empowerment (financial access and inclusion, economic opportunities, and bridging digital gaps).

Other sessions will include inclusion and circularity, climate resilience, CSR and philanthropy, talent and capacity for the sector, and policy and governance.

While LinkedIn will co-host discussions outlining challenges and actionable insights on future-proofing the workplace from tech and gender biases, Generation India will examine tech as a force for scaling upskilling with quality.

"These meaningful conversations will give us a glimpse into a future where the playing field is level, sustainable urban livelihoods are a reality, and no one is left behind,” said Ruchee Anand, Head of Talent and Learning Solutions, LinkedIn India.

Also, Google will co-host panels on digital inclusion for Viksit Bharat, leveraging AI for societal transformation, and a hackathon for social good.

More tracks will be co-hosted by ATE Chandra Foundation (sustainability), The Bridgespan Group (collaborative philanthropy and community-led initiatives), British Asian Trust (women empowerment), H&M Foundation (inclusive value chains), India Leaders for Social Sector (talent and leadership), Lend a Hand India (vocational education), META (capital and philanthropy), Mphasis (women in the workplace), NuSocia (data and impact), Purpose (AI for good), Samagra (AI in governance), State Street (PwD and inclusion), Tata Steel Foundation (rural livelihoods), Teamwork Arts (revitalising arts and crafts), TechnoServe (empowering smallholder farmers), and Tiny Miracles (direct cash transfers).

Atul Satija, Founder and CEO of The/Nudge Institute, said, “When the power of the collective is leveraged, colossal results can follow, and we aim for key stakeholders to join forces and strengthen efforts to support the sector sustainably, meaningfully, and at scale.”

The event will also host sessions that examine the rich history of Indian textiles in contemporary fashion and its impact on the livelihoods of handloom artisans, and endeavours of music stalwarts dedicated to safeguarding India's musical heritage and passing it down through generations.