What works in India

India has implemented several large-scale initiatives to expand opportunity and access for marginalised groups. India's 73rd Constitutional Amendment reserved one-third of seats in rural local government for women, resulting in over 1.4 million women holding elected office — the world's largest affirmative representation programme. In education and digital access, Digital Green has reached 2.3 million farmers (77% women) through community-produced videos across 10 countries, though peer-reviewed trials report mixed adoption effects; Annie serves approximately 10,000 blind and low-vision students across 300+ schools; and Sugamya Pustakalaya has registered 27,820 users with print disabilities through 74 partner libraries. Workforce programmes like Women with Wheels have trained over 6,000 marginalised women as professional drivers, placing 4,500+ in paid jobs.