Impact of Women GP ‘Adhyakshas’ on Delivery of Services and Democratic Processes in Karnataka
The 73rd constitutional amendment mandated the reservation of the 1/3rd of the total seats at all levels of the 3-tier panchayat institutions for women and members of Adivasi or Dalit communities. This was adopted by Karnataka in 1993, with the government enacting a comprehensive Panchayat Raj act, with the expectation that the presence of these […]
Review of Newly Introduced Online Process for Admissions Under Right to Education Act, Section 12 (1)(C) in Private Unaided Schools in Karnataka
This review analyses the then newly introduced online process for admissions in Bangalore to map the process and its gaps, learnings for the Department and experiences of officials, parents and school administrations.
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.
Study to Review Status of Education in Tribal Areas in Maharashtra
This project by CBPS, commissioned by UNICEF, investigated the educational status of tribal communities in Maharashtra’s districts.
The Route to Universal Health Coverage: Lessons from England, Thailand, and Brazil
This policy brief compares healthcare schemes and programs across England, Thailand and Brazil, drawing lessons from them and providing policy recommendations.
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 […]
Utilisation Patterns in Health Insurance Schemes for Women and Children
This policy brief analyses the utilisation patterns of Yeshasvini and Vajpayee Aarogyashri Schemes in Karnataka.
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 […]