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Why ‘Cost Per Beneficiary’ Is a Dangerous Metric in Disability CSR

In CSR committee meetings across India, one number often dominates the discussion: cost per beneficiary. It appears neutral, rational, and financially prudent. Lower cost per head is frequently equated with efficiency, scalability, and good governance. But in disability-focused CSR — particularly in neurodiversity and developmental disabilities — cost per beneficiary is not merely misleading; it […]