Study on Governance at District level and Below of Policies, Programmes and Schemes Related to Children
The study focused on understanding governance at the district level and below, particularly the processes of planning, budgeting, implementation, and monitoring related to access to entitlements under various laws and policies.
Mathrupoorna, Ksheera Bhagya and Srusti Schemes in Karnataka: A review of awareness and delivery
This report examines the Mathrupoorna, Ksheera Bhagya, and Srusti schemes in Karnataka, which aim to improve maternal and child health through nutritional interventions. The study assesses the level of awareness, utilisation, and perceived benefits of these schemes, along with the challenges faced during their implementation. Data was gathered through household surveys, focus group discussions, and […]
Mathrupoorna, Ksheera Bhagya and Srusti Schemes in Karnataka: A review of Awareness, Utilization and Delivery
This policy brief examines the Mathru Poorna, Ksheera Bhagya, and Srusti schemes implemented in Karnataka to address child and maternal malnutrition. Despite Karnataka’s economic growth and early adoption of initiatives like the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), the state lags behind southern counterparts in maternal and child health metrics. These schemes aim to provide nutritional […]
Report: Whose Fate and Whose Wealth? An analysis of the Bhagyalakshmi scheme in Karnataka
Gender disparity remains a significant challenge in Karnataka, as evidenced by declining sex ratios at birth. In response, the state introduced the Bhagyalakshmi Scheme (BL) in 2006-07, offering conditional cash transfers to girl children in Below Poverty Line (BPL) families. This report is part of the study conducted by CBPS to evaluate the effectiveness of […]
Institutional Study for Identifying Potential Pathways Towards Making a Child-friendly Gram Panchayat
The study analysed well-performing Gram Panchayats (GPs) and other institutions, such as Anganwadi Centres, VHSNC, SDMC, and Bal Vikas Samithi, at the GP level to evaluate their functioning in relation to statutory responsibilities across various divisions of Karnataka.
Critical Evaluation-cum-Impact Study of the Report of the High Power Committee on Redressal of Regional Imbalances with Special Reference to Hyderabad-Karnataka Region 2016-17
Regional Disparity in socio-economic development is a well-established fact in the development discourse of India as well as in the context of Karnataka. The historical trajectory of development in the regions that constitute Karnataka has witnessed the development deficit resulting in north – south divide with regional variations in per capita income, literacy levels, low […]
Report 3 – Perspectives of Key Stakeholders on the Crop Cutting Experiment (CCE) Protocol Developed by the Government of Karnataka
The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) is a multi-peril national level crop insurance scheme that was launched by the Government of India on 13th January 2016. It was subsequently rolled out in June 2016. PMFBY is a successor to earlier schemes such as the National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS) and the more recent Modified […]
Report 2 – Analysis of Samrakshane and Bhoomi Data to Examine Farmer Enrolment Patterns and Trends by Landholding Size, Seasons, Crops Grown And Farmer Type Across the Three Districts of Uttara Kannada, Gadag and Raichur
The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) is a multi-peril national level crop insurance scheme that was launched by the Government of India on 13th January 2016. It was subsequently rolled out in June 2016. PMFBY is a successor to earlier schemes such as the National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS) and the more recent Modified […]
Report 1 – Implications of the PMFBY Operational Guidelines on the Implementation of Crop Insurance Scheme in Karnataka
The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) is a multi-peril national level crop insurance scheme that was launched by the Government of India on 13th January 2016. It was subsequently rolled out in June 2016. PMFBY is a successor to earlier schemes such as the National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS) and the more recent Modified […]
Public Finance for Children (PF4C) across 16 Indian States
The National Policy for Children, adopted in 2013, underscored the state’s commitment to securing children’s rights while addressing their needs throughout different life stages. As a signatory to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and committed to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), India recognised the importance of understanding the state commitments from […]