Management of Water Quality: Midterm Evaluation
As part of a larger intervention by Karuna Trust in the districts of Chamarajanagar and Chickballapur to improve water quality, CBPS conducted this independent monitoring and evaluation study on the intervention’s impact.
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.
Role of MGNREGA in Improving Productivity of Land
This study sought to assess the impact of MGNREGA work on individual lands belonging to SC/ST and other groups, and changes in productivity levels arising from land development in the Belgaum and Dharwad districts in Karnataka.
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 Teacher Motivation and Incentives in Bihar
This study was designed to provide information on accountability and motivation at various levels of the teacher education value-chain in Bihar.
Study on User Charges to Meet Public Expenditure on Services
CBPS analysed the rationale behind user charges, and the issues to be considered in framing user charge policies and practice in three departments: Urban Water Supply, Irrigation and Roads.
Review of Processes and Institutional Mechanisms of Programme Implementation and Service Delivery
In this study, the institutional processes and mechanisms of programme implementation by Panchayati Raj Institution (PRIs) were studied in detail through consultations and field visits.
Study of the Citizen – Local Government Interface in Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM), Karnataka
The study analysed the processes and procedures of obtaining and shifting power connections in BESCOM.