Study on the Role of MGNREGA in Enhancing Financial Inclusion
The Government of India had mandated in 2009 that MGNREGA worker wages be paid through banks and post offices to enhance transparency and reduce fraud, and introduce these workers from poor and marginalized communities to formal financial institutions, with the expectation that this would promote greater financial inclusion. This report examines the impact of MGNREGA […]
Analytical Study on the Criteria and Processes for Devolution of Plan Funds through Centrally Sponsored Schemes and Central Assistance
The study focused on the release, expenditure, and analysis of the inter-state distribution of 16 flagship Centrally Sponsored Schemes
(CSS) and Additional Central Assistance (ACA) to determine if desired results are being achieved.
Study on the Role of MGNREGA in Enhancing Financial Inclusion
This study examined the results of sample surveys conducted by CBPS in the Davanagere and Tumkur districts of Karnataka. The objective was to assess the role of the MGNREGA in the utilization of financial services and the enhancing of financial inclusion.
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 […]
Understanding Determinants of Own Source Revenue Mobilization (Monitoring Compliances) in Karnataka Gram Panchayats
The study analysed the determinants of own source revenue (OSR) of Gram Panchayats in Karnataka based on a sample survey of 128 gram panchayats.
Study on Micro Irrigation (Drip and Sprinkler) in Karnataka
The study analysed micro-irrigation (drip and sprinkler) in Karnataka, by crops and districts, under the National Mission for Micro Irrigation (NMMI). It investigated subsidies and best practices, offering policy recommendations.
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.
Study on User Charges to Meet Public Expenditure on Services
This paper examines the principal rationale behind the levy of user charges, while also providing insights into factors and issues to be taken into consideration while framing a user charge policy. The paper primarily examines the user charge practices in Karnataka’s Urban Water Supply department, Irrigation department and Roads department. The research conducted as part […]
Review of Processes and Institutional Mechanisms of Program Implementation and Service Delivery
Government systems and processes in India have been under constant scrutiny for efficiency and effectiveness by citizens, civil society groups, the legislature, etc. There is a common perception that governments are inefficient, corrupt, and full of leakages due to which intended beneficiaries remain under served and neglected. The Karnataka Administrative Reforms Commission report of 2001 […]
The Economy of Thiruvananthapuram
This report, published in 2010, details the results of a study on the economy of Thiruvananthapuram (henceforth refered to as TVM), a district in Kerala known for housing its capital city. The study looks to locate the district in the economic map of the state, as well as to document the structural and sectoral transformation […]