Study on the Role of MGNREGA in Enhancing Financial Inclusion
The Government of India had mandated in 2009 that MGNREGA worker wages be paid through banks and post offices to enhance transparency and reduce fraud, and introduce these workers from poor and marginalized communities to formal financial institutions, with the expectation that this would promote greater financial inclusion. This report examines the impact of MGNREGA […]
Implementing the Right to Education Act 2009: The Real Challenges
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 […]
Human Development Report for Bangalore Rural District
This study aimed to construct the Human Development Index of Bangalore Rural district as part of a broader initiative by the Government of Karnataka to develop Human Development Reports for all 30 districts in the state. Additionally, the study involved an in-depth examination of livelihood, health, education, governance, and equity indicators in the district, as well as four small area studies exploring specific local challenges and realities as part of the project.
Financial and Governance Challenges of Implementing Right to Education Act 2009 in Karnataka, India
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 […]
Analytical Study on the Criteria and Processes for Devolution of Plan Funds through Centrally Sponsored Schemes and Central Assistance
The study focused on the release, expenditure, and analysis of the inter-state distribution of 16 flagship Centrally Sponsored Schemes
(CSS) and Additional Central Assistance (ACA) to determine if desired results are being achieved.
Management of Water Quality: Midterm Evaluation
As part of a larger intervention by Karuna Trust in the districts of Chamarajanagar and Chickballapur to improve water quality, CBPS conducted this independent monitoring and evaluation study on the intervention’s impact.
Study on the Role of MGNREGA in Enhancing Financial Inclusion
This study examined the results of sample surveys conducted by CBPS in the Davanagere and Tumkur districts of Karnataka. The objective was to assess the role of the MGNREGA in the utilization of financial services and the enhancing of financial inclusion.
Role of MGNREGA in Improving Productivity of Land
This study sought to assess the impact of MGNREGA work on individual lands belonging to SC/ST and other groups, and changes in productivity levels arising from land development in the Belgaum and Dharwad districts in Karnataka.
Differential Financing for Untied Funds, ARS Corpus and AMG Funds in Public Health Facilities of Karnataka
Despite significant improvements over the last few decades, India faces a massive crisis in terms of its accessbility and affordability of healthcare for the general population. Alternative health financing solutions for the poor range between public health centres and unfit health insurance schemes. One attempt to increase the money spent in public healthcare lay in […]
Understanding Determinants of Own Source Revenue Mobilization (Monitoring Compliances) in Karnataka Gram Panchayats
The study analysed the determinants of own source revenue (OSR) of Gram Panchayats in Karnataka based on a sample survey of 128 gram panchayats.