A Study of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) in Karnataka
This study looked to analyse the overall implementation of the PMFBY scheme in Karnataka across its various stages as well as assess the implications of the scheme on paper. The project also looked to understand how farmers interacted with the scheme across Karnataka’s districts.
Technical Assistance to Conduct a Scoping Study to Identify Key Reforms Areas to Transform the Local Loans and Development Fund
CBPS offered support to the Local Loans and Development Fund in Colombo to identify problem areas and specific realms for reform and transformation.
Understanding Gendered Empowerment Through a Government Run Microfinance Programme: The Case of Stree Shakti in Karnataka
The Stree Shakti programme (SSP) was conceptualised in 2000-2001 as a women’s empowerment programme to strengthen their access to financial resources. TSSP was based on the principles of self-help groups (SHGs), wherein skill development and other incentives are provided to rural women through micro-credit and savings to enhance their opportunities for economic and social mobility. […]
Analysis on Devolution of Funds to Panchayats Under 14th CFC and 4th SFC and Their Impact on Outcomes for Social Sector with Reference to Women and Children in Odisha
A study by CBPS on the devolution of funds under the 14th CFC and FSFC. The study examines how the funds have been allocated as well as the presence of proper implementation and monitoring mechanisms.
Public Expenditure on Children in Karnataka: 2001-02 to 2017-18
This brief offers a public expenditure analysis of expenditures and allocations for children for the years 2001 to 2017 (2017-18 Budget estimates) in Karnataka. The discussion is based entirely on the analysis of budget documents of the Government of Karnataka taking into account budget allocations for the present year (2017-18), revised estimates for the previous […]
Public Expenditure on Child Nutrition in Karnataka
Nutritional initiatives have immense potential to transform national economies and significantly improve individual lives. These initiatives require meticulous planning, effective implementation, adequate human resources, and a continuous supply of provisions, among other factors. While these programs are not always inexpensive, it is essential for state-run institutions to ensure they remain adequately funded, operate efficiently, and […]
Public Expenditure on Children in Karnataka: 2001-2017
This study offers a public expenditure analysis of expenditures and allocations for children for the years 2001-2017 in Karnataka.
Stree Shakti Scheme – Analysis of Secondary Data and Development of a Proposal for Field Based Evaluation
This project by CBPS examines data from the Stree Shakthi programme by the Women and Child Department in Karnataka, with the intention of analysing the available secondary data and planning a detailed evaluation of the scheme based on initial findings.
Nutrition Expenditure – Budget Analysis
A comprehensive report by CBPS on nutrition expenditure in Karnataka produced by analysing the budget and expenditure of Karnataka for 2014-15, as well as other sources.
Analysis of Health Budgets with a Special Focus On RCH and MCH Components of National Health Mission in Bihar, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu
The research underscores the critical importance of investing in early childhood care and education (ECCE), demonstrating that such investments yield high returns of 7-10% per annum through improved educational, health, and economic outcomes, as well as reduced crime rates. The Global Financing Facility (GFF), launched by the World Bank Group alongside the governments of Canada, […]