Who includes whom?
Travelling through 5 locations in about 10 days, one tends to observe a lot. One thing that stood out was the “Inclusive development” systems being fast forwarded! I am sure what I will be writing here, might be dissected by developmental experts, since my writing is not based on expertise or data, but casual observations. But still here it is! Technical definition – “Inclusive development is an equitable development approach built on the understanding that every individual and community, of all diverse identities and experiences, is instrumental in the transformation of their own societies. Their engagement throughout the entire development process leads to better outcomes” . But technical definitions apart, it was interesting to observe that what I saw was something that confused my brain. Stop one – a B2 city, with a bustling population and an AQI (Air Quality Index) of 300 plus, as part of a team who was traveling to a hill station for a weekend retreat. In t...