A Review of Master’s in Public Health Education in India
This study sought to critically appraise the proposed MPH model curriculum alongside existing institutional practices. It also aimed to assess the resources available to students, including teaching materials and academic research opportunities, as well as government support for universities and job prospects for graduates.
Analysis of Macro-economic Impact of COVID-19 and Development of Responsive Financing Model for Chhattisgarh
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the global economy, including India. Chhattisgarh managed to enhance GST collections and maintain low unemployment. However, it faced revenue threats and increased expenditures for pandemic management. This study aimed to analyse revenue losses, and sector impacts, and explore innovative funding strategies for vulnerable populations.
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, […]
Public Expenditure Review of the Health Sector in Rajasthan
Rajasthan, the largest state in India, faces significant challenges in healthcare despite recent improvements in key indicators. With 33 districts and a population comprising 5.6% of the nation, the state exhibits alarming social indicators with only 25% of women completing at least ten years of education, and a high prevalence of child marriage among women […]
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, […]
Public Expenditure on Children in India: Trends and Patterns
The report “Public Expenditure on Children in India: Trends and Patterns” examines the public spending on children by the union and sixteen state governments in India over seven years (2012-2019). It highlights the importance of investments in children’s health, nutrition, education, and protection, emphasising the direct impact of such expenditures on child development and overall […]
Public Expenditure on Health in Rajasthan
The report reviews public health expenditure patterns in Rajasthan from 2012 to 2018, focusing on the alignment of spending with the state’s healthcare needs. Rajasthan, home to approximately 5.6% of India’s population, faces significant health challenges, including high maternal and child mortality rates and a dual burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases. The study gathers […]
Policy Brief: Public Expenditure Review of the Health Sector 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 […]