Punjab NGO Expo 2026: Pioneering a Scalable Ecosystem for India's Social Sector

• The Punjab NGO Expo 2026, organized by CityNeeds with District Administration, Ludhiana, successfully concluded, establishing a landmark initiative for India's social sector.
• The two-day Expo showcased an integrated NGO ecosystem, uniting government, industry, education, and citizens, moving beyond traditional charity to systemic social development.
• With over 70 NGOs, 10,000 visitors, and 2,000 students, the event highlighted a national interest in structured, transparent, and outcome-driven social engagement.
• CityNeeds emphasized digital enablement for NGOs, providing tools for transparent profiles, fundraising, and impact reporting, making them findable, fundable, and functionally stronger.
• A key feature was student-led volunteering, integrating students into structured roles to learn about social challenges and support NGOs, aligning with NEP 2020 goals.