Policy Brief | Estimating District Level Costs for Nutrition-Specific Interventions in Karnataka
This policy brief examines district-level expenditures on nutrition-specific interventions in Karnataka, analyzing their alignment with health outcomes and equity across regions. Karnataka, despite being economically progressive, exhibits significant disparities in nutrition indicators. While schemes like Mathrupoorna, Ksheera Bhagya, and mid-day meals dominate expenditure, accounting for 72% of the ₹5,596.16 crore spent on nutrition-specific interventions in […]
Estimating District Level Costs for Nutrition-Specific Interventions in Karnataka
The burden of malnutrition is ‘unacceptably high and progress unacceptably slow’ according to the recent global nutrition report. The report notes that of all the children under 5 years of age across the world, 150.8 million are stunted, 50.5 million are wasted, and 38.3 million are overweight. It also points out the criticality of malnutrition, […]
Institutional Mapping of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) Through the Lens of Sanitation And Solid Waste Management (SWM) Services
The study aimed to understand how Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in India implemented sanitation and solid waste management (SWM) services, recognising their critical role in urban productivity and sustainability.
Child-centred investments to achieve targets of Vision 2025 by Department of WD and CW, Government of Telangana
This policy brief examines child-centred investments in Telangana by the Department of Women Development and Child Welfare (WD&CW) in alignment with Vision 2024 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Telangana, as one of India’s youngest states, has prioritized initiatives to improve child nutrition and protection outcomes. The analysis focuses on expenditure trends from 2014–2020 and […]
Report: Child-Centred Investments to Achieve Targets of Vision 2025 by WCD, Government of Telangana
The report Child-Centred Investments to Achieve Targets of Vision 2025 evaluates the Department of Women Development and Child Welfare’s (WD&CW) initiatives in Telangana to meet Vision 2025 goals and align with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2 and 5. It analyses child nutrition, health, and protection indicators alongside the effectiveness of flagship schemes like Arogya Laxmi, […]
Study on Governance at District Level and Below on Policies, Programme and Schemes Related to Children in Two States: Sitapur (Uttar Pradesh)
This report examines the governance structures at the district level and below, focusing on enhancing the welfare of marginalised communities, particularly children. It highlights the significance of a holistic approach to address disparities in income, representation, and access to rights. The research underscores the critical role of Panchayat Raj Institutions (PRIs) in implementing welfare schemes […]
Study on Governance at District Level and Below on Policies, Programmes and Schemes Related to Children in Two States: Chittoor (Andhra Pradesh)
The report examines the governance dynamics at the district level in India, focusing on the welfare of children, particularly those from marginalised communities. It emphasises the need for a holistic approach to address children’s rights and reduce disparities in income, representation, and access to entitlements. The study is framed within the context of the 73rd […]
An Institutional Study for Identifying Potential Pathways for Furthering the Interests of Children in Gram Panchayat: Towards Making a Child Friendly Gram Panchayat
In 2015, the revamping of the Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act of 1993 into the Karnataka Gram Swaraj and Panchayat Raj Act made necessary adjustments to make local self-governance more dynamic. It granted the PRIs additional autonomy with a heightened focus on the 3Fs – functions, finances, and functionaries. The Gram Panchayat (GP) is now entrusted […]
Report: Public Expenditure Health in Maharashtra
Maharashtra, India’s second most populous state, faces significant health challenges despite its economic prominence. This Public Expenditure Review (PER) analyses trends in the state’s health expenditure from 2012-13 to 2017-18 and evaluates its alignment with the population’s health needs. The study focuses on critical issues, including maternal and child health (MCH), tribal and urban health […]
Policy Brief | An Analysis of the Bhagyalakshmi Conditional Cash Transfer Scheme in Karnataka
This policy brief provides a comprehensive analysis of the Bhagyalakshmi Conditional Cash Transfer Scheme (CCT) in Karnataka, introduced in 2006-07 to address gender disparities, including the adverse child sex ratio, high prevalence of child marriage, and limited access to education for girls. The scheme targets Below Poverty Line (BPL) households, incentivizing the education and delayed […]