Understanding the Potential of Crop Insurance in India: A Study of the ‘Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana’ (Prime Minister’s Crop Insurance Scheme) in the State of Karnataka
CBPS conducted a state-level evaluation of the crop insurance scheme – Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana that was launched in Karnataka in April 2016. The first phase of the study will contribute in scoping the scheme by highlighting factors that affect crop insurance. In the second phase, a large-scale impact evaluation of this scheme would be conducted to get an understanding of the potential for the uptake of crop insurance schemes across the country, as well as provide pointers for improvement.
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.
Ethnographic Study of Hot Cooked Meal Pilot for Pregnant and Lactating Mothers
An ethnographic study of the new Hot Cooked Meals (HCM) pilot programme for Pregnant and Lactating women (P&L) that is to be launched by WCD. The project will be undertaken in two districts, as per the request of WCD. The study will use methods of observations, interviews and case studies at selected anganwadis for this purpose.
Bhagya Lakshmi Scheme – Analysis of Secondary Data
A project analysing secondary data from the Bhagya Lakshmi scheme to understand the relation of budget allocations to certain developmental indicators.
Budget Analysis from an SDG Perspective
An undertaking reviewing public expenditure related to SDGs in Karnataka by analysing state budget documents from the years 2014-15 till 2016-17.
Mid-Term Review of a Tata Trusts Grant to MV Foundation Towards “Ensuring Education for Children in Vulnerable Areas Across Two States in India”
CBPs conducted a mid-term review of a Tata Trust grant to MV Foundation for ensuring education for children in vulnerable areas across two states in India.
Critical Evaluation-cum-Impact Study of the Report of the High Power Committee on Redressal of Regional Imbalances with Special Reference to Hyderabad-Karnataka Region 2016-17
CBPS has been awarded a project by Hyderabad Karnataka Regional Development Board (HKRDB) to conduct a critical evaluation–cum–impact study of the report of the High Power (Nanjundappa) Committee on Redressal of Regional Imbalances with special reference to Hyderabad Karnataka Region. The study will, among others, attempt to:
a) re-rank 175 taluks in Karnataka by updating, using current data, the 35 indicators used in the above report;
b) critically examine the appropriateness and efficacy of the indicators in determining backwardness / development; and
c) analyse, district-wise, budget allocations and expenditures of this region.
Scoping Study for Starting Interventions in Karnataka for Room to Read
Room to Read has been working in India since 2003 in the areas of Literacy and Girls’ Education. In the past thirteen years, Room to Read has helped set up libraries in government schools, trained teachers on literacy instruction, published children’s literature in local language and provided material, academic and life skills support to girls. In 2017, they plan to expand their operations in Karnataka. CBPS is conducting a feasibility study to guide their proposed expansion plans and recommend way forward.