Child Wellbeing as a Foundation for India’s Development | DPW 2026 Virtual Session

​About Dasra Philanthropy Week 2026, Mumbai:

​As India advances toward its Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, progress will be shaped by how deeply the country listens to its communities and how intentionally philanthropy amplifies them. India for the World, World for India reflects this belief: that solutions grounded in lived experience and civil society leadership can accelerate India’s development and inspire beyond its borders. Dasra Philanthropy Week builds on this momentum by convening changemakers to elevate community insights, address systemic barriers, and drive collective action toward a more inclusive and future-ready India.

​About The Session

​India’s development story is strongest when it places children at the center. Yet, a significant number continue to fall through systemic gaps, with risks going unidentified and interventions remaining largely reactive. This session brings together thought leaders, policymakers, funders, and civil society actors to reflect on where children are being missed, why risks go unidentified, and how systems can be strengthened. Drawing from policy, practice, and lived realities, the conversation will explore how early identification and cross-sector coordination can enable stronger and more timely child protection responses. It will examine how preventive, family and community based approaches when embedded within government systems can shift the focus from crisis response to sustained child safety and well-being.

​For more information on the week please click here.