‘Ownership and Agency to Villages’: Singapore President Lauds India’s Aspirational Districts Programme

Singapore President Praises India’s Aspirational Districts at Philanthropy Asia Summit

Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam highlighted India’s Aspirational Districts Programme as a strong example of grassroots empowerment during his address at the Philanthropy Asia Summit (PAS) 2025. The conference, titled ‘Priming Asia for Good’, will be held from May 5 to 7 and will focus on collaborative innovations to address global concerns in health, climate, and education. President Shanmugaratnam lauded India’s program as a unique a…

‘Ownership and Agency to Villages’: Singapore President Lauds India’s Aspirational Districts Programme

Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has strongly praised India’s Aspirational Districts Programme, describing it as a leading example of empowering people in developing regions. Speaking at the Philanthropy Asia Summit (PAS) 2025, held in Singapore and themed ‘Priming Asia for Good’, Shanmugaratnam drew attention to how the initiative has successfully given power and agency to communities in some of India’s most underdeveloped areas. Addr…

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Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam has singled out India’s “Aspirational Districts Programme” as an example of giving power to people in developing regions. President Tharman Shanmugaratnam speaking at the summit. Photo courtesy: Screengrab from YouTube Shanmugaratnam was addressing the Philanthropy Asia Summit (PAS) 2025 on Monday, May 5. Themed ‘Priming Asia for Good’, the summit brings together thought leaders to spotlight solutions, …