Study on the Role of MGNREGA in Enhancing Financial Inclusion
The Government of India had mandated in 2009 that MGNREGA worker wages be paid through banks and post offices to enhance transparency and reduce fraud, and introduce these workers from poor and marginalized communities to formal financial institutions, with the expectation that this would promote greater financial inclusion. This report examines the impact of MGNREGA […]
Financial and Governance Challenges of Implementing Right to Education Act 2009 in Karnataka, India
The Right to Education Act (RTE) 2009 made education a fundamental right of every child, establishing norms to be made for physical and human capital schooling entitlements as well as the responsibilities of the school to the child. A large majority of schools did not fulfill these norms, with most of these schools being central […]
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.
Differential Financing for Untied Funds, ARS Corpus and AMG Funds in Public Health Facilities of Karnataka
Despite significant improvements over the last few decades, India faces a massive crisis in terms of its accessbility and affordability of healthcare for the general population. Alternative health financing solutions for the poor range between public health centres and unfit health insurance schemes. One attempt to increase the money spent in public healthcare lay in […]
Understanding Determinants of Own Source Revenue Mobilization (Monitoring Compliances) in Karnataka Gram Panchayats
The study analysed the determinants of own source revenue (OSR) of Gram Panchayats in Karnataka based on a sample survey of 128 gram panchayats.
Study on Micro Irrigation (Drip and Sprinkler) in Karnataka
The study analysed micro-irrigation (drip and sprinkler) in Karnataka, by crops and districts, under the National Mission for Micro Irrigation (NMMI). It investigated subsidies and best practices, offering policy recommendations.
Utilization of Untied Funds, RKS Funds and AMG Funds in Public Health Facilities in Karnataka
This study investigates the allocation and utilization of untied funds under National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) for different levels of public health facilities in two districts. Results indicate towards discrepancies between allocation and utilisation of funds.
The Economy of Thiruvananthapuram
This report, published in 2010, details the results of a study on the economy of Thiruvananthapuram (henceforth refered to as TVM), a district in Kerala known for housing its capital city. The study looks to locate the district in the economic map of the state, as well as to document the structural and sectoral transformation […]
Municipal Finances in Karnataka
A study of municipal budgets and issues related to governance.
Estimation of Financial and Governance Challenges for Karnataka with the Implementation of Right to Education 2009
This study examines current allocations, expenditure, and institutional mechanisms in Karnataka’s elementary education system to gauge compliance with the Right to Education Act 2009, estimating fund needs and governance hurdles.