Analysis of Health Budgets with a Special Focus On RCH and MCH Components of National Health Mission in Bihar and Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu
This study presents different aspects and perspectives of health expenditure in the states of Bihar, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu, highlighting that public investments are critical and are the first step in improving healthcare system especially in rural areas or where the concentration of poor population is higher.
Bengaluru Rural District: Human Development Report 2014 (English)
The Bengaluru Rural District Human Development Report utilizes various indices, including HDI, GII, FSI, and others, to provide a comprehensive analysis of human development at the taluk level. The analysis is based on data from the Bengaluru Rural Zilla Panchayat and line departments for 2010-2011. Additional data sources, including Census, National Sample Surveys, District Level […]
Bengaluru Rural District: Human Development Report 2014 (Kannada)
The Bengaluru Rural District Human Development Report utilizes various indices, including HDI, GII, FSI, and others, to provide a comprehensive analysis of human development at the taluk level. The analysis is based on data from the Bengaluru Rural Zilla Panchayat and line departments for 2010-2011. Additional data sources, including Census, National Sample Surveys, District Level […]
Informing Social Protection Norms and Policies for Women and Children in Karnataka
This project studied the enrollment process of RSBY in its third round in two districts of Karnataka. It also looked into data from Yeshasvini and Vajpayee Aarogyashri Schemes focusing on utilisation patterns among women and children.
Benefit Incidence of Public Expenditure in Health: A Study of Karnataka
Affordable and quality healthcare is indispensable for a decent quality of life. It has been observed that healthcare is expensive and more or less inaccessible for the poorer section of society. In that case, government should take the onus of providing affordable and quality healthcare to masses. However, whether the public health services are reaching […]
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.
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 […]
Utilization of Untied Funds, RKS Funds and AMG Funds in Public Health Facilities in Karnataka
This study investigates the allocation and utilization of untied funds under National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) for different levels of public health facilities in two districts. Results indicate towards discrepancies between allocation and utilisation of funds.
Strengthening Institutions to Improve Public Expenditure Accountability
CBPS partnered with the Global Development Network (GDN) for the project ‘Strengthening Institutions to Improve Public Expenditure Accountability’, with a focus on using tools to improve public expenditure accountability.
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 […]