Budget Information Systems in Kerala, Karnataka and Maharashtra
The study analysed the budget and budgetary processes of rural and urban local self-governments and capacity building of various stakeholders, including elected representatives.
The Budget of Apna Pradesh
This manual is a practical guide for ordinary citizens, particularly NGO workers and local officers, to understand and use budget data from Indian state governments. It focuses on extracting relevant information from budget documents and applying budget analysis to pursue developmental goals. The manual uses the budget of a fictional state called Apna Pradesh to […]
Reproductive and Child Health Services in Karnataka: How Much Do They Cost?
In 1997, the Karnataka government launched the Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) programme, having modified it to focus on more contemporary concerns, such as improved ante natal care and sexual health education. This was provided as a continuation of its existing Maternal and Child Health (MCH) schemes. This paper conducts a budget analysis of the […]
Expenditure on Education and Health at the Local Level: A Study in Karnataka
This study focused on tracking the expenditure on health and education by local governments in Karnataka. It also analysed the views of people at the offices (elected representatives and officers) to elicit their views and issues related to utilization of funds in the Health and Education sector.
Enhancing Capacity and Accountability in Urban Governance
This project had the core objectives of promoting an inclusive, participatory budget process and enhancing the capacity and accountability in the urban local governance in Belgaum and Kolhapur districts of Karnataka and Maharashtra.
Strengthening Panchayati Raj in Andhra Pradesh
This study documented some of the best practices related to decentralised governance across states and provides suggestions for improving the decentralization process in Andhra Pradesh, India.
Reproductive Child Health (RCH) and Budgets in Karnataka
The study looked into the role of Panchayati Raj Institutions in health sector.
Productivity and Food Security – A Marginal Situation Case Study
This study was undertaken to assess the relative poverty status of new members of micro-finance or self-help groups (SHGs) being organised by Prayas in two panchayats of the Boipariguda block in Koraput district of Orissa.
Development at the District Level Kodagu in the 1990s
This project aimed at studying the working of District Planning Committee (DPC) in Kodagu district of Karnataka. It gauged the awareness of local governance bodies about the DPC.
Implementing the Recommendations of Karnataka’s Task Force on Health and Family Welfare
The study provided recommendations to implement a comprehensive health management information system.