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 […]
Working Paper: Researchers as Policy Activists: An Experience-Based Framework for Responsive Policy Engagement
This paper is both an analytical and reflective piece on the process of public policy advocacy in global South contexts. It documents the author’s experience advocating with state governments in India to continue funding for the Mahila Samakhya women’s empowerment program. While reflecting on the dilemmas, processes and outcomes of this engagement, the author also […]
Report 3 – Perspectives of Key Stakeholders on the Crop Cutting Experiment (CCE) Protocol Developed by the Government of Karnataka
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 […]
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 […]