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.
Skills Development, Social Mobility and Educational Change: A Sociological Analysis of the Effects of the National Policy on Skills Development in India
This study proposes to review the outcomes and implications of the National Policy on Skills Development, and the skills training and education programmes that have resulted from it.
Study of Public Expenditure on Critical Social Sector- Public Expenditure Tracking of RNTCP
This Public Expenditure Tracking (PET) study tracks expenditures from state level to the recipient level (patients) of Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP) in Bangalore Rural district of Karnataka.
Study on the Current Situation of Boys and their Engagement with Learning in the Commonwealth
This study was a desk-based review of the current situation of boys and their engagement with learning in the Commonwealth countries.
Undertaking Preliminary Processes for Conducting Budget Tracking of the ICDS Programme in Karnataka
To conduct a meaningful budget tracking exercise on the ICDS programme in the state of Karnataka, it was essential to study all the processes that are involved in its smooth functioning. CBPS carried out an extensive literature review on all processes of the ICDS programme in the state including its history, policy and norms, as […]
An Assessment of Criteria for Block Grants and Current Practices and Capacity of Gram Panchayats in Karnataka
The study assessed the appropriateness of different criteria for providing block grants to more backward and most backward Gram Panchayats. The study also assessed the current practices and capacities in terms of accounting and auditing practices in sample Gram Panchayats.
Review of Newly Introduced Online Process for Admissions Under Right to Education Act, Section 12 (1)(C) in Private Unaided Schools in Karnataka
This review analyses the then newly introduced online process for admissions in Bangalore to map the process and its gaps, learnings for the Department and experiences of officials, parents and school administrations.
Preparation of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Report for the State of Karnataka
The Karnataka State MDG Report provided insights on India’s progress towards the Millennium Development Goals, highlighting successes and areas for improvement at the state level. This detailed assessment of the indicators at the state level was intended to inform the prioritization of sustainable development goals for Karnataka in preparation for their adoption by the UN Assembly.
Study to Review Status of Education in Tribal Areas in Maharashtra
This project by CBPS, commissioned by UNICEF, investigated the educational status of tribal communities in Maharashtra’s districts.
A Study on the Impact of Training on SMC Members and Functioning of the SMC: Evidence from Jharkhand
This field-based study examined the constitution, functioning, effectiveness, roles, and training of School Management Committees in Jharkhand and provided suggestions for improving their performance.