Role of MGNREGA in Improving Productivity of Land
This study sought to assess the impact of MGNREGA work on individual lands belonging to SC/ST and other groups, and changes in productivity levels arising from land development in the Belgaum and Dharwad districts in Karnataka.
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.
Study on User Charges to Meet Public Expenditure on Services
This paper examines the principal rationale behind the levy of user charges, while also providing insights into factors and issues to be taken into consideration while framing a user charge policy. The paper primarily examines the user charge practices in Karnataka’s Urban Water Supply department, Irrigation department and Roads department. The research conducted as part […]
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 […]
Namma Metro – A Study
The original plan for the Bengaluru Metro Rail was approved in 2004, with the project intended to serve as a mass rapid transportation system to decongest the city’s road network. However, the nature of its design necessitated the falling of many trees across the proposed lines of coverage, including a popular botanical garden in the […]
Study on User Charges to Meet Public Expenditure on Services
CBPS analysed the rationale behind user charges, and the issues to be considered in framing user charge policies and practice in three departments: Urban Water Supply, Irrigation and Roads.
Review of Processes and Institutional Mechanisms of Programme Implementation and Service Delivery
In this study, the institutional processes and mechanisms of programme implementation by Panchayati Raj Institution (PRIs) were studied in detail through consultations and field visits.
Study of the Citizen – Local Government Interface in Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM), Karnataka
The study analysed the processes and procedures of obtaining and shifting power connections in BESCOM.
Towards Good Governance: An Action Guide for Local Self Governments
The action guide aims to help to understand the broader role of elected representatives in ensuring the rights of the people, through fulfilment and protection.
Strengthening Institutions to Improve Public Expenditure Accountability
CBPS partnered with the Global Development Network (GDN) for the project ‘Strengthening Institutions to Improve Public Expenditure Accountability’, with a focus on using tools to improve public expenditure accountability.