Open and Distance Learning as a Cost Effective Option for Secondary Level Schooling in India: Potential and Prerequisites
This project identifies ODL’s operational gaps, examines its potential in boosting secondary enrollment for disadvantaged students in India, and advocates reforms.
Study on the Impact of Women GP Adhyakshas on Delivery of Services and Democratic Process
The study investigated how women and men Adhyakshas at Gram Panchayats differed on priorities, roles, and impact.
A Study on Community Engagement with Schools in Five States
The study seeks to gauge the extent of decentralisation and devolution of power to community based bodies in relation to schools, and see if there is any disconnect between what is envisaged and what is practiced.
Evaluation of the Educational Leadership Development Programme (ELDP)
The main objective of this evaluation study is to examine the process of development of an ELDP. The study examines the congruence between the methods, content, and design of the programme with its objectives, and also looks at the effectiveness of its outputs.
Study of Own Source Revenues of Panchayats with a Focus on Property Tax
This study mapped the tax laws and revenues of three-tier Panchayati Raj Institutions, including taxes collected by the state on their behalf. It reviewed the recommendations of finance commissions on tax reforms for local governments, and examined the Ministry of Panchayat Raj’s efforts to facilitate improved local taxation.
Backward Region Grant Fund (BRGF): An Analysis of Expenditures, Processes and Capacities in Two BRGF Districts of Karnataka
This project was aimed at assessing the effectiveness of the Backward Region Grant Fund (BRGF) programme in the two BRGF approved districts of Karnataka.
A Study of the Quality of Acceptance of Disadvantaged Children Admitted under RTE Section 12(c) of the Act by Private Unaided Schools
A pilot study was conducted, aiming to understand the quality of acceptance of disadvantaged children who were admitted to private unaided schools under Section 12(c) of the RTE Act.
Case Studies of Best Performing Panchayats under PEAIS Scheme
This project aimed at conducting in-depth studies of selected eight Panchayats in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu for their exemplary performance in specific sectors /schemes.
Human Development Report for Bangalore Rural District
This study aimed to construct the Human Development Index of Bangalore Rural district as part of a broader initiative by the Government of Karnataka to develop Human Development Reports for all 30 districts in the state. Additionally, the study involved an in-depth examination of livelihood, health, education, governance, and equity indicators in the district, as well as four small area studies exploring specific local challenges and realities as part of the project.
Analytical Study on the Criteria and Processes for Devolution of Plan Funds through Centrally Sponsored Schemes and Central Assistance
The study focused on the release, expenditure, and analysis of the inter-state distribution of 16 flagship Centrally Sponsored Schemes
(CSS) and Additional Central Assistance (ACA) to determine if desired results are being achieved.