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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 […]