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
In India, more than half the population continues to be dependent on agriculture, and about 67% of the all cultivators are small or marginal farmers who own less than one hectare of land. Further, as in many developing countries, agriculture is highly susceptible to fluctuations in weather, especially rainfall, with nearly two-thirds of cultivated area […]
Technical Assistance to Conduct a Scoping Study to Identify Key Reforms Areas to Transform the Local Loans and Development Fund
CBPS offered support to the Local Loans and Development Fund in Colombo to identify problem areas and specific realms for reform and transformation.
Understanding Gendered Empowerment Through a Government Run Microfinance Programme: The Case of Stree Shakti in Karnataka
The Stree Shakti programme (SSP) was conceptualised in 2000-2001 as a women’s empowerment programme to strengthen their access to financial resources. TSSP was based on the principles of self-help groups (SHGs), wherein skill development and other incentives are provided to rural women through micro-credit and savings to enhance their opportunities for economic and social mobility. […]
Analysis on Devolution of Funds to Panchayats Under 14th CFC and 4th SFC and Their Impact on Outcomes for Social Sector with Reference to Women and Children in Odisha
A study by CBPS on the devolution of funds under the 14th CFC and FSFC. The study examines how the funds have been allocated as well as the presence of proper implementation and monitoring mechanisms.
Public Expenditure on Children in Karnataka: 2001-02 to 2017-18
This brief offers a public expenditure analysis of expenditures and allocations for children for the years 2001 to 2017 (2017-18 Budget estimates) in Karnataka. The discussion is based entirely on the analysis of budget documents of the Government of Karnataka taking into account budget allocations for the present year (2017-18), revised estimates for the previous […]
Public Expenditure on Child Nutrition in Karnataka
Nutritional initiatives have immense potential to transform national economies and significantly improve individual lives. These initiatives require meticulous planning, effective implementation, adequate human resources, and a continuous supply of provisions, among other factors. While these programs are not always inexpensive, it is essential for state-run institutions to ensure they remain adequately funded, operate efficiently, and […]
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.