Ashok Kumar Nayak

Based in Maharashtra, Ashok Kumar Nayak is a development professional with range of work spread across India

Ashok Kumar Nayak

A woman farmer works on her field near Pune in Maharashtra.

Women farmer producer companies can redefine gender roles and champion agri-entrepreneurs

Ashok Kumar Nayak

29 Sep 2026

5 min read

Mulching sheets made of plastic at a plantation

Tackling agricultural plastic pollution paramount to achieving resilient, sustainable agrifood systems

Ashok Kumar Nayak

01 Aug 2025

5 min read

Institutional reforms, such as implementing quotas and reservations, along with providing women access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities, can help them become more effective leaders and participants in the political process.

Reservations are not enough to increase women's participation and representation in political processes

Ashok Kumar Nayak

07 Mar 2025

4 min read

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