Management of Water Quality: A Karuna Trust – Arghyam Initiative
The importance of adequate and quality water supply in promoting human health is well recognized. Poor quality water has a direct impact on the quantity of water available for consumption. Accordingly, the governments at the centre and the state have conceptualized and are implementing several measures to supply adequate amount of drinking water to the […]
Public Expenditure on Children in Karnataka
Children represent one of the most vulnerable sections of a society. In India, a large proportion of children face marginalisation and discrimination that significantly diminish their opportunities and life chances. Investing in children of all ages can ensure that they can be brought out of the vicious cycle of poverty, discrimination and exploitation. By ensuring […]
Public Expenditure on Children in Karnataka
Using the tools of public expenditure analysis and benefit or expenditure incidence analysis, the study looked at expenditure incurred on children i.e. all individuals within the age group of 0-18 years during the period 2001-02 to 2012-13.
National Study on Working Conditions of Teachers: Karnataka and Jharkhand
This project was a part of a broader in-depth study carried out by NUEPA, examining the working conditions of teachers, covering aspects of their recruitment, salaries, professional development, etc. in 9 states’ government schools.
Study on the Impact of Women GP Adhyakshas on Delivery of Services and Democratic Process
The study investigated how women and men Adhyakshas at Gram Panchayats differed on priorities, roles, and impact.
Study of Own Source Revenues of Panchayats with a Focus on Property Tax
This study mapped the tax laws and revenues of three-tier Panchayati Raj Institutions, including taxes collected by the state on their behalf. It reviewed the recommendations of finance commissions on tax reforms for local governments, and examined the Ministry of Panchayat Raj’s efforts to facilitate improved local taxation.
Backward Region Grant Fund (BRGF): An Analysis of Expenditures, Processes and Capacities in Two BRGF Districts of Karnataka
This project was aimed at assessing the effectiveness of the Backward Region Grant Fund (BRGF) programme in the two BRGF approved districts of Karnataka.
Towards Good Governance: An Action Guide for Local Self Governments
The purpose of the action guide is to help understand the broader role of elected representatives in ensuring the rights of the people. It intends to provide information on fulfilment and protection of rights as well as responsibilities that would pave the way for the effective functioning of local self governments. Although the guide is […]
Challenges in Implementing the Right to Education: The Karnataka Case
The Right to Education Act (RTE) 2009 made education a fundamental right of every child, establishing norms to be made for physical and human capital schooling entitlements as well as the responsibilities of the school to the child. A large majority of schools did not fulfill these norms, with most of these schools being central […]
Case Studies of Best Performing Panchayats under PEAIS Scheme: Karungal Gram Panchayat
This case study delves into the performance and functioning of Karungal Gram Panchayat situated in Dindigul District of Tamil Nadu, with a particular focus on its response to the Panchayat Empowerment and Accountability Incentive Scheme (PEAIS). The PEAIS, introduced by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, aims to encourage states and union territories to devolve powers […]