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 […]
A Study on Quality of Acceptance of Children Admitted in Private Unaided Schools in Bangalore under Section 12(1)(c) of the RTE Act
The report is based on a study conducted for Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (Karnataka) to understand the quality of acceptance of children admitted under the Right to free and compulsory Education (RTE), 2009 in private unaided schools in Bangalore Urban District. This study included a primary survey conducted in 45 private aided schools across nine educational […]
A Study of the Quality of Acceptance of Disadvantaged Children Admitted under RTE Section 12(c) of the Act by Private Unaided Schools
A pilot study was conducted, aiming to understand the quality of acceptance of disadvantaged children who were admitted to private unaided schools under Section 12(c) of the RTE Act.
Case Studies of Best Performing Panchayats under PEAIS Scheme
This project aimed at conducting in-depth studies of selected eight Panchayats in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu for their exemplary performance in specific sectors /schemes.
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.
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 […]
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.