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.
Scoping Study for Starting Interventions in Karnataka for Room to Read
CBPS conducted a feasibility study for Room to Read, an education-focused nonprofit organization, in the areas of literacy and girls’ education. Since 2003, Room to Read has helped set up libraries in government schools, trained teachers on literacy instruction, and provided material, academic, and life skills support to girls. The feasibility study aimed to map […]
Analysis of Health Budgets with a Special Focus On RCH and MCH Components of National Health Mission in Bihar, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu
The research underscores the critical importance of investing in early childhood care and education (ECCE), demonstrating that such investments yield high returns of 7-10% per annum through improved educational, health, and economic outcomes, as well as reduced crime rates. The Global Financing Facility (GFF), launched by the World Bank Group alongside the governments of Canada, […]
Public Expenditure on Children in Karnataka: Trends and Tales
Children represent one of the most vulnerable sections of a society. In India, a large proportion of children face marginalisation and discrimination that significantly diminish their opportunities and life chances. Investing in children of all ages can ensure that they can be brought out of the vicious cycle of poverty, discrimination and exploitation. By ensuring […]
Public Expenditure Under Revised National Tuberculosis Eradication of Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP)
Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the world’s deadliest communicable diseases and also one of the world’s single biggest cause of death due to infection among adults. As per NFHS-3, TB is a leading cause of death among people who are HIV positive. However, with the available medicines and treatment process, most deaths from TB are […]
Seminar on Enhancing Performance through Improved Budgeting held on 18-19 May 2015
Budget is an instrument that helps translate public policies into concrete actions and desired outcomes. It is a blue print for converting intentions into reality. Like any tool it needs continuous honing. The budgetary practices in India have, however, largely remained unchanged over the years. A few ‘innovations’ such as the performance budgeting introduced in […]
Backward Region Grant Fund – An Analysis of Expenditures, Processes and Capacities in BRGF Districts of Karnataka
In 2006-07, Government of India launched the Backward Region Grant Fund (BRGF) with the objective of redressing persistent regional imbalances in development by providing financial resources for supplementing and converging existing development inflows into the identified 272 backward districts across 27 states. This report reviews the planning, implementation and capacity building process under BRGF programme […]
Analysis of Health Budgets with a Special Focus On RCH and MCH Components of National Health Mission in Bihar and Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu
This study presents different aspects and perspectives of health expenditure in the states of Bihar, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu, highlighting that public investments are critical and are the first step in improving healthcare system especially in rural areas or where the concentration of poor population is higher.
Promoting Inclusive Governance in Karnataka Through Budget Work
This project used budget analysis as a tool to try and improve governance practices within the State government, and improve the scope of the government’s inclusivity via consultation with the government and other municipal bodies.