Tool to Measure Non-Cognitive Aspects of School Readiness
CBPS undertook a study to develop a non-cognitive school readiness tool tailored to the Indian context.
Public Finance for Children (PF4C) across 16 Indian States
The National Policy for Children, adopted in 2013, underscored the state’s commitment to securing children’s rights while addressing their needs throughout different life stages. As a signatory to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and committed to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), India recognised the importance of understanding the state commitments from […]
Public Expenditure on Secondary Education in Tamil Nadu – A critical analysis of size, sources, priorities, flow, processes and management
While public expenditure on secondary education in India is low compared to many countries, it is substantial. This study reviewed expenditure on secondary education in Tamil Nadu, focusing on the contributions of various departments and their budget allocations. The analysis (1) examined the overall spending on secondary education and the schemes from different departments (2) […]
Public Expenditure on Health in Rajasthan – A critical analysis of size, sources, priorities, flow, processes and management
Although public expenditure on health in India is low compared to many countries, it is substantial in scale. This analysis focused on health expenditure in Rajasthan, particularly the allocation priorities for Maternal and Child Health (MCH). The study explored the following key areas: Funding Mechanisms: Understanding how funds flowed within the state and identifying the […]
Costing of all child-centered investments to achieve relevant targets of vision 2025 by WCD Department, Government of Telangana
The project undertook a costing analysis and carried out a resource allocation trend analysis from 2014-15, followed by an estimation of the ideal financial allocation/costing to achieve the planned vision by 2025.
Public Finance for Nutrition to Reach the Targets of Vision 2025 in Karnataka
The project analysed detailed expenditures across schemes and districts of the state correlated with the child development indicators (NFHS 4, DHDR 2014, and other relevant data) to understand how nutrition expenditures are targeted.
Outcome Assessment of Mathrupoorna, Srusti Scheme (Egg supply Scheme) and Ksheera Bhagya Schemes in Karnataka
This project analysed these three schemes, i.e. Ksheera Bhagya, Srusti Scheme (Egg Supply Scheme) and Mathrupoorna, for their assessable impacts on the field.
Process Review of the Bhagyalakshmi (BL) Scheme in Karnataka
CBPS conducted a second-phase study on Bhagyalakshmi (BL) scheme, exploring its functioning, impact, and potential role of Mahila Samakhya in empowering BL clubs. The aim was to improve and redesign the scheme.
Estimating the Multiplier Effect of Tertiary and Social Sector Expenditure in Karnataka
The study aimed to estimate and understand the multiplier effect of public spending in the social sector and the implications of the growth of the tertiary sector for sustained economic growth in Karnataka.
Assessing the Effect of One-to-One Youth Mentoring Programme of High-Risk Adolescents
The field of youth mentoring in India is at a nascent stage in terms of the development of practice and evidence. CBPS conducted an evaluation of a mentoring program offered by Mentor Together for adolescents from socially and economically marginalised backgrounds. This program utilised a one-to-one mentoring approach aimed at helping mentees develop their social […]