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Analysis of the Gram Panchayat Finances in the State of Chhattisgarh

The Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) emphasises the need for the planning at GP level for comprehensive development. With the PESA rules being notified, the GP level planning and budgeting has become all the more important. The successive State Finance Commissions have looked into the finances of PRIs as a whole and few sample PRIs […]

Building Resilient School Systems for Comprehensive Response to Education in Emergencies

This toolkit is aimed at helping the process of making a school more resilient and responsive. Although aimed at better preparedness for education in emergencies, it has been prepared with the basic premise that only if a school or school-system is resilient in its functioning during ‘normal’ times will it become capable of responding quickly […]

Covid-19 and its effects on Nutritional Distribution in Karnataka – 2022

This study seeks to understand the potentials and limits of the comprehensive supplemental nutrition interventions such as Mid-Day Meals and Take-Home Rations in Karnataka, particularly within the context of COVID-19 (March 2020 to December 2021), provided mostly via Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) and schools. It also aims to recommend methods to establish ways to mitigate the […]

Empowerment-based Mentoring Model for Adolescent Children: Action-Research in Bihar

This report presents the findings and methodologies of the Empowerment-based Mentoring Model for Adolescent Girls: Action Research in Bihar (BMP). The BMP was developed to address the educational challenges faced by adolescent children, especially girls, in Bihar, India. The project aimed to create an empowerment-based mentoring framework that could be seamlessly integrated into public school […]

The Effect of the Covid-19 Pandemic and Economic Distress on Education: A View from the Margins

With school closures and a disruption of education during the Covid-19 pandemic, children across India suffered a loss of learning. However, children from the most marginalised groups faced a disproportionate impact. Long periods of school closure push children from deprived sections into labour, sexual and labour trafficking, early marriages and long-term drop outs from school […]

Gendered impact of COVID-19 on education of school-aged children in Uttar Pradesh

The policy brief explores the impact of the pandemic on households in Uttar Pradesh (UP), with a focus on the economic distress and support measures provided. The brief is based on a survey of 944 households in rural and peri-urban areas across 11 districts. Key findings include:  Vulnerability: Uttar Pradesh was found to be particularly […]

Gendered impact of COVID-19 on education of school-aged children in India

The policy brief highlights that while a large proportion of households across India received some form of government support during the pandemic, there were significant variations in the type and reach of support across different states. Food distribution was the most common form of assistance, but its effectiveness varied. Anganwadi centres were more effective in […]

Gendered impact of COVID-19 on education of school-aged children in Bihar

The policy brief examines the impact of the pandemic on households in Bihar, with a focus on economic distress and support measures. It is based on a survey of 590 households across six districts in Bihar. Key findings include: 1. Food and Ration Access: A significant majority of families (92%) reported receiving uncooked food or […]

Gendered impact of COVID-19 on education of school-aged children in Assam

The policy brief discusses the impact of the pandemic on households in Assam, focusing on economic distress and responses to mitigate it. The brief is based on a survey of 484 households in rural and peri-urban areas across five districts. Key findings from the brief include: 1. Vulnerability: The state of Assam was found to […]

Postcards: Learning through Letters

The Learning through Letters Postcard Pack consists of a series of 50 letters and activities sent as postcards, designed for students in Bihar. The postcards aimed to engage students in learning while schools were closed, with topics ranging from COVID-19, health, and nutrition, to social issues, critical thinking, and environmental awareness. Overall, the postcards were […]

A Review of Government Notifications on COVID Protocols and Child Entitlements

The report reviews government notifications on COVID-19 protocols and child entitlements in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh (UP), Assam, and at the national level. Bihar provided food grains to students in place of mid-day meals, with door-to-door delivery for those with acute encephalitis syndrome. They also set up village-level book stalls. UP provided uniforms and shoes to […]

Scenario Assessment and Short-term Response Planning for Nutrition-related Service Delivery in the Context of Covid-19 Pandemic

India is home to the bulk of the world’s undernourished children, with 50% of Indian children suffering from some form of undernutrition, mainly wasting or stunting. Karnataka has been cited to be one of the states, which have experienced high economic growth but continue to perform poorly on the child nutrition front (NITI Aayog (2016); Banerjee and Klasen (2018))

The Covid-19 pandemic and its associated disruptions to schools and anganwadi centres has resulted in the loss of a guaranteed means of food for children, for many of whom this would be the first full meal of the day. Due to lockdowns, employment and income losses, food supply chain disruptions and diversion of resources to meet immediate public health challenges, nutrition gaps are likely to be further exacerbated unless there is a well-planned strategy to prevent such discontinuity.

There is a need to understand the myriad of ways in which COVID-19 or any such public health disaster can impact the supplementary nutrition interventions to reduce its potential impacts in the future. In this study we propose to understand the multiple potential impacts of COVID-19 on nutrition and nutrition service delivery, and on maternal and child nutrition status in Karnataka as part of this initiative. The project has been undertaken with the objective of preparing for and mitigating negative impacts of Covid-19 on maternal and child nutrition.

Developing Mentoring Approaches for Transformative Education: Context and Challenges

This paper documents the difficult contexts and challenges of implementing a mentoring model in Bihar, one of the most backwards states, both educationally and economically, in India. The purpose of the mentoring model is to develop critical thinking skills among socially disadvantaged children and to provide them with tools and resources so that they are […]

Bihar Mentorship Project: Endline Survey Key Findings Report

As part of the action-research project on creating an empowerment-based mentoring module for instigating critical thinking skills in adolescent children, CBPS had conducted a baseline survey in April 2018. The baseline survey covered 755 students across 10 schools from different regions in Bihar, collecting information on various parameters such as profile of students and their […]

An Institutional Mapping of Urban Local Bodies Through the Lens of Sanitation and Solid Waste Management Services

This study investigates the complexities of urban governance in India, particularly in the context of rapid urbanisation and its implications for service delivery in urban local bodies (ULBs). With India’s urban population projected to rise significantly, effective management of urban services such as sanitation and solid waste management is critical for sustaining productivity and enhancing […]

Public Expenditure on Children in India: An analysis of union and state government budgets

This policy brief explores public expenditure on children in India, emphasising the critical need for targeted government investment to support children’s well-being and development. The analysis highlights that public spending on children encompasses various sectors, including education, health, nutrition, and child protection, and is guided by both national and international commitments such as the Convention […]

Report: Full Public Expenditure on Children

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of public expenditure on children across six Indian states: Assam, Jharkhand, Kerala, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Rajasthan. The study distinguishes between Child Specific Expenditure (CSE) and Child Inclusive Expenditure (CIE) to derive the Full Public Expenditure on Children (FPEC). Utilising both budgetary data and departmental inputs, the report captures expenditures […]

Life in the Time of Covid-19: Mapping the Impact of Covid-19 on the Lives of School-Going Children Especially Girls in India

The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected marginalised populations globally. With most schools being closed, and online education emerging as a common substitute, children from underprivileged backgrounds have been the worst hit. Not surprisingly, gender has added an additional layer to this disenfranchisement. In India, numerous girls at the intersections of gender, class and other structural […]

Public Expenditure Review of the Health Sector in Rajasthan

Rajasthan, the largest state in India, faces significant challenges in healthcare despite recent improvements in key indicators. With 33 districts and a population comprising 5.6% of the nation, the state exhibits alarming social indicators with only 25% of women completing at least ten years of education, and a high prevalence of child marriage among women […]

Public Expenditure Review of Secondary Education Sector In Tamil Nadu

This policy brief reviewed the status of secondary education in Tamil Nadu (TN) and analysed public expenditure in this sector, highlighting challenges and opportunities for improvement. Despite TN’s performance exceeding the all-India average, it lagged behind Kerala, the top-performing state. The study found high net attendance ratios (NAR) at the upper-primary and secondary levels, yet […]

Public Expenditure Review of Secondary Education in Tamil Nadu

This report analysed public expenditure on secondary education in Tamil Nadu, focusing on its implications for educational access and quality. The study aimed to understand the directions, priorities, and reach of public spending in this critical sector, particularly given the state’s notable economic growth juxtaposed with significant disparities in educational attainment across districts. Data from […]

In-School Mentoring Module: A Handbook of Tools, Activities, and Games for Adolescent Girls and Boys

This module consists of a pedagogical approach that incorporates various experiences of empowerment-based education initiatives such as the ones practiced within Mahila Samakhya (MS), the Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV), social learning approaches (as practiced within CARE India), and other small-and large-scale models practices around the world. This module is developed as a flexible and […]

Public Expenditure on Children in India: Trends and Patterns

The report “Public Expenditure on Children in India: Trends and Patterns” examines the public spending on children by the union and sixteen state governments in India over seven years (2012-2019). It highlights the importance of investments in children’s health, nutrition, education, and protection, emphasising the direct impact of such expenditures on child development and overall […]

Public Expenditure on Health in Rajasthan

The report reviews public health expenditure patterns in Rajasthan from 2012 to 2018, focusing on the alignment of spending with the state’s healthcare needs. Rajasthan, home to approximately 5.6% of India’s population, faces significant health challenges, including high maternal and child mortality rates and a dual burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases. The study gathers […]

Policy Brief | An Analysis of the Bhagyalakshmi Conditional Cash Transfer Scheme in Karnataka

This policy brief provides a comprehensive analysis of the Bhagyalakshmi Conditional Cash Transfer Scheme (CCT) in Karnataka, introduced in 2006-07 to address gender disparities, including the adverse child sex ratio, high prevalence of child marriage, and limited access to education for girls. The scheme targets Below Poverty Line (BPL) households, incentivizing the education and delayed […]

Mathrupoorna, Ksheera Bhagya and Srusti Schemes in Karnataka: A review of Awareness, Utilization and Delivery

This policy brief examines the Mathru Poorna, Ksheera Bhagya, and Srusti schemes implemented in Karnataka to address child and maternal malnutrition. Despite Karnataka’s economic growth and early adoption of initiatives like the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), the state lags behind southern counterparts in maternal and child health metrics. These schemes aim to provide nutritional […]

Report: Whose Fate and Whose Wealth? An analysis of the Bhagyalakshmi scheme in Karnataka

Gender disparity remains a significant challenge in Karnataka, as evidenced by declining sex ratios at birth. In response, the state introduced the Bhagyalakshmi Scheme (BL) in 2006-07, offering conditional cash transfers to girl children in Below Poverty Line (BPL) families. This report is part of the study conducted by CBPS to evaluate the effectiveness of […]

Bihar Mentorship Project: Curriculum Linkages

The overall goal of the Bihar Mentoring Project (BMP) funded by the Malala Fund was to develop an empowerment-based mentoring model based on an action-research study of three years in ten urban and rural schools in Bihar. Focusing on adolescent boys and girls, the mentoring model introduced a new form of pedagogy that prioritised critical […]

Bihar Mentorship Project: Baseline Survey Report (English)

Funded and supported by the Malala Fund, the project titled Empowerment-based Mentoring Model for Adolescent Girls: Action Research in Bihar, created a mentoring model that aimed at honing leadership skills of adolescent girls and boys and providing them with tools and resources to develop critical thinking skills. In order to develop a responsive and scalable […]

Mahila Samakhya: A Reflection

Mahila Samakhya (MS), established by the Government of India in 1987, was a pioneering women’s education and empowerment programme that redefined education as a vehicle for both literacy and empowerment. Unlike typical government initiatives, MS placed rural women’s needs at its core, aiming to cultivate critical thinking and understanding of societal structures rather than merely […]

Report 2 – Analysis of Samrakshane and Bhoomi Data to Examine Farmer Enrolment Patterns and Trends by Landholding Size, Seasons, Crops Grown And Farmer Type Across the Three Districts of Uttara Kannada, Gadag and Raichur

The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) is a multi-peril national level crop insurance scheme that was launched by the Government of India on 13th January 2016. It was subsequently rolled out in June 2016. PMFBY is a successor to earlier schemes such as the National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS) and the more recent Modified […]

Public Finance for Social Sector Programmes in Odisha

This policy brief presents insights into the landscape of public finance for social sector programs in Odisha, derived from a comprehensive study conducted by Centre for Budget and Policy Studies, Bengaluru, in collaboration with UNICEF Odisha Office. The brief highlights the critical role of social sector expenditure in driving inclusive economic growth and human capital […]

XIV CFC grants and Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDP)

This policy brief delves into the utilisation of XIV CFC grants and the implementation of Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDP) in Odisha, shedding light on critical findings and implications. With the XIV CFC disbursing substantial funds to Gram Panchayats (GPs) nationwide for basic services enhancement, including water, sanitation, and roads, the study examines how these […]

Public Expenditure on Secondary Education in Tamil Nadu – A critical analysis of size, sources, priorities, flow, processes and management

While public expenditure on secondary education in India is low compared to many countries, it is substantial. This study reviewed expenditure on secondary education in Tamil Nadu, focusing on the contributions of various departments and their budget allocations. The analysis (1) examined the overall spending on secondary education and the schemes from different departments (2) […]

Public Expenditure on Health in Rajasthan – A critical analysis of size, sources, priorities, flow, processes and management

Although public expenditure on health in India is low compared to many countries, it is substantial in scale. This analysis focused on health expenditure in Rajasthan, particularly the allocation priorities for Maternal and Child Health (MCH). The study explored the following key areas: Funding Mechanisms: Understanding how funds flowed within the state and identifying the […]

A Study of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) in Karnataka

This study looked to analyse the overall implementation of the PMFBY scheme in Karnataka across its various stages as well as assess the implications of the scheme on paper. The project also looked to understand how farmers interacted with the scheme across Karnataka’s districts.

Empowerment-based Mentoring Model for Adolescent Girls: Action Research in Bihar

The project aimed to demonstrate the impact of an empowerment-based mentoring model for adolescent girls that will develop leadership skills, allow them to develop critical thinking skills, examine and change their self-perceptions and aspirations, and enable actions related to themselves, their families and their communities.

Working Paper: Uneasy tenants in the Master’s house: Reflections on Mahila Samakhya

The working paperUneasy tenants in the Master’s house: Reflections on Mahila Samakhya published in 2018 focuses on Mahila Samakhya’s growth and the possible circumstances that led to the downfall. The Mahila Samakhya (MS) programme, initiated in 1988 under the National Policy on Education, sought to empower marginalised rural women in India through education and collective […]

Mahila Samakhya: A descriptive analysis of a baseline study in Haveri, Karnataka

This report analyses the impact of the Mahila Samakhya (MS) program on women’s economic empowerment in Haveri, Karnataka. The MS program aims to reduce gender inequality by promoting collective action and education among rural women. Our study uses a mixed-methods approach, including a randomised control trial (RCT) and embedded ethnography, to explore sustainable economic empowerment, […]

Together We Can: Assessing the Impact of Women’s Action Groups on Social Change in India

This project was a part of the Growth and Economic Opportunities for Women (GrOW), funded by IDRC. The aim of the project was two-fold: (i) To evaluate the impact of Mahila Samakhya (MS) programme on the economic empowerment of women, and (ii) To raise awareness and influence policies regarding collective action-based programmes among government functionaries, […]

Whose Fate and Whose Wealth? An Analysis of the Bhagya Lakshmi Scheme in Karnataka

The Bhagya Lakshmi (BL) scheme in Karnataka addresses gender disparities, focusing on birth rates and social indicators. Initiated in 2006-07, it offers conditional cash transfers to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families upon fulfilling specified criteria. Primarily targeting the declining sex ratio at birth and enhancing girls’ education and health outcomes, BL holds significant implications for […]

Ethnographic Study of Hot Cooked Meal Pilot for Pregnant and Lactating Mothers

An ethnographic study of the new Hot Cooked Meals (HCM) pilot programme for Pregnant and Lactating women (P&L) that is to be launched by WCD. The project will be undertaken in two districts, as per the request of WCD. The study will use methods of observations, interviews and case studies at selected anganwadis for this purpose.

Why it is important to retain an independent Mahila Samakhya Programme

The policy brief titled “Why it is important to retain an independent Mahila Samakhya Programme,” prepared by the Centre for Budget and Policy Studies in 2016, argues for the continuation of the Mahila Samakhya (MS) programme. Launched in 1989 under India’s Ministry of Human Resource Development, MS promotes women’s empowerment through education and collective action, […]

The Kalikayatna Approach Towards Primary Education: A Study of the Learning Initiative of Prajayatna

This report seeks to evaluate the strengths and limitations of the Kalikayatna approach, an alternative learning method implemented in selected clusters across five districts in Karnataka. Despite Karnataka being one of India’s educationally advanced states, challenges like poor learning outcomes and significant urban-rural literacy gaps persist. A survey by the Karnataka School Quality Assessment and […]

Policy Brief: Why it is important to retain an independent Mahila Samakhya Programme

The policy brief titled “Why it is important to retain an independent Mahila Samakhya Programme,” prepared by the Centre for Budget and Policy Studies in 2016, argues for the continuation of the Mahila Samakhya (MS) programme. Launched in 1989 under India’s Ministry of Human Resource Development, MS promotes women’s empowerment through education and collective action, […]

Reducing Child Marriage in India : A model to Scale Up Results

This report by the Centre for Budget and Policy Studies in collaboration with UNICEF, addresses the persistent and widespread issue of child marriage in India, where approximately 30% of women aged 20-24 were married before the age of 18. Despite some progress, with the rate of child marriage decreasing from 1% per year between 1990 […]

A Review of Expenditure and Services of Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) in Karnataka

The ICDS is a central government programme, managed by the Department of Women and Child Development, and it provides a comprehensive package of services related to primary healthcare, nutrition, education, water and sanitation. The programme also provides a convergent platform for communities, state programmes, non-government organisations (NGOs) and international development agencies to come together in […]

Millenium Development Goals and Karnataka: A Status Report

The United Nations General Assembly adopted the UN Millennium Declaration in September 2000. This declaration set quantifiable targets for every nation to achieve by 2015 in sectors of poverty, education, health, gender empowerment and environmental sustainability, among others. Eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were arrived at, which consisted of a total of eighteen targets and […]

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 […]

Preparation of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Report for the State of Karnataka

The Karnataka State MDG Report provided insights on India’s progress towards the Millennium Development Goals, highlighting successes and areas for improvement at the state level. This detailed assessment of the indicators at the state level was intended to inform the prioritization of sustainable development goals for Karnataka in preparation for their adoption by the UN Assembly.

Children’s Access to Congenital Heart Disease Insurance in Karnataka

This study attempts to understand the utilisation patterns among paediatric patients suffering from congenital heart disease under Yeshasvini and VAS. Data from a government-run cardiac speciality hospital has also been used to study the utilisation patterns among CHD patients.

Study of Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana Enrollment in Shimoga and Bangalore Rural

This policy brief looks at the enrollment and utilisation of the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY), a health insurance scheme operated by the government. In-depth interviews of various stakeholders involved in the process of enrollment of RSBY were conducted. 2 talukas each of Shimoga and Bangalore Rural districts were visited, where CBPS had conducted an […]

Orientation Programme on Urban Finances and Governance for Elected Representatives and Officers of Local Government and Provincial Councils, Sri Lanka

This report details the events and technical learnings from the orientation programme designed and organised by CBPS on urban finances and governance practices from elected and bureaucratic representatives from the Sri Lankan local government and provincial councils. The orientation programme was organized by Centre for Budget and Policy Studies, Bengaluru with support from The Asia […]

Bengaluru Rural District: Human Development Report 2014 (English)

The Bengaluru Rural District Human Development Report utilizes various indices, including HDI, GII, FSI, and others, to provide a comprehensive analysis of human development at the taluk level. The analysis is based on data from the Bengaluru Rural Zilla Panchayat and line departments for 2010-2011. Additional data sources, including Census, National Sample Surveys, District Level […]

Bengaluru Rural District: Human Development Report 2014 (Kannada)

The Bengaluru Rural District Human Development Report utilizes various indices, including HDI, GII, FSI, and others, to provide a comprehensive analysis of human development at the taluk level. The analysis is based on data from the Bengaluru Rural Zilla Panchayat and line departments for 2010-2011. Additional data sources, including Census, National Sample Surveys, District Level […]

Management of Water Quality: A Karuna Trust – Arghyam Initiative

The importance of adequate and quality water supply in promoting human health is well recognized. Poor quality water has a direct impact on the quantity of water available for consumption. Accordingly, the governments at the centre and the state have conceptualized and are implementing several measures to supply adequate amount of drinking water to the […]

A Study on Community Engagement with Schools in Five States

A number of basic education projects began in the 1990s supported by international agencies with the clear focus of promoting decentralisation in the realm of educational governance. Examples of this include the District Primary Education Programme (DPEP) or Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan (SSA) schemes and the institutionalisation of School Management Committees (SMCs) as part of the […]

Towards Good Governance: An Action Guide for Local Self Governments

The purpose of the action guide is to help understand the broader role of elected representatives in ensuring the rights of the people. It intends to provide information on fulfilment and protection of rights as well as responsibilities that would pave the way for the effective functioning of local self governments. Although the guide is […]

Challenges in Implementing the Right to Education: The Karnataka Case

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 […]

Benefit Incidence of Public Expenditure in Health: A Study of Karnataka

Affordable and quality healthcare is indispensable for a decent quality of life. It has been observed that healthcare is expensive and more or less inaccessible for the poorer section of society. In that case, government should take the onus of providing affordable and quality healthcare to masses. However, whether the public health services are reaching […]

Study on Micro Irrigation in Karnataka (Drip and Sprinkler Irrigation)

In India, irrigation uses around 80% of the available water. Given the relative scarcity of water in India and the population abundance, there exists a space for the propagation of more efficient and resource sensitive methods for irrigation. Given this context, there is large scope for the adoption of micro-irrigation in agriculture, with micro-irrigation having […]

Implementing the Right to Education Act 2009: The Real Challenges

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 […]

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.

Management of Water Quality: Midterm Evaluation

As part of a larger intervention by Karuna Trust in the districts of Chamarajanagar and Chickballapur to improve water quality, CBPS conducted this independent monitoring and evaluation study on the intervention’s impact.

Study on the Role of MGNREGA in Enhancing Financial Inclusion

This study examined the results of sample surveys conducted by CBPS in the Davanagere and Tumkur districts of Karnataka. The objective was to assess the role of the MGNREGA in the utilization of financial services and the enhancing of financial inclusion.

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 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 […]

Reproductive and Child Health Services in Karnataka: How Much Do They Cost?

In 1997, the Karnataka government launched the Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) programme, having modified it to focus on more contemporary concerns, such as improved ante natal care and sexual health education. This was provided as a continuation of its existing Maternal and Child Health (MCH) schemes. This paper conducts a budget analysis of the […]

Enhancing Capacity and Accountability in Urban Governance

This project had the core objectives of promoting an inclusive, participatory budget process and enhancing the capacity and accountability in the urban local governance in Belgaum and Kolhapur districts of Karnataka and Maharashtra.