Pathways to a Successful Public Health Cadre in the North East
This policy brief summarises key findings from a study on the establishment of a dedicated Public Health (PH) cadre in the North Eastern (NE) states of India, specifically Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, and Nagaland. The brief underscores the urgent need for a structured PH workforce to improve health outcomes and governance in these regions, which face […]
Holistic Skills for Early Childhood Education in India
With the acceptance of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and subsequent developments such as National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy (Nipun Bharat) by the Government of India, the country has redefined the early years for education as covering children between 3–5-year-olds to 3-8year-olds, which is close to a widely acceptable definition […]
Policy Brief: Public Expenditure on School Education and Quality of Educational Provisions in Assam Tea Garden Region Schools
The tea gardens of Assam are a vital component of the state’s geography and economy, employing approximately 1 million workers across 856 gardens and contributing significantly to the political landscape by electing 25-30 representatives to the 126-seat state assembly. The workforce, predominantly classified as tea tribes, constitutes about 20% of Assam’s total population. Despite their […]
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 […]
Comparative Summary of Six States focusing on the extent of Urbanisation, State/ULB Finances & Sanitation/SWM Indicators
The status across the six states was summarised using various parameters such as urbanization levels, size of the economy, devolution of the 3 Fs (functions, funds and functionaries), state expenditure on water supply and sanitation as well as urban development, indicators of municipal finances, sanitation and SWM and forming a matrix. The matrix consists of […]
An Institutional Mapping of Urban Local Bodies through the Lens of Sanitation and Solid Waste Management Services
This policy brief is based on research carried out in the six states of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu (TN), Karnataka and Kerala, with a larger focus on Karnataka and TN. The research especially focused on (i) the role of ULBs and other institutions including state governments and parastatal bodies, and (ii) aspects of […]
Macro-economic Impact of Covid-19 on Chhattisgarh’s Economy & Development of Responsive Financing Models
The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted the economy of Chhattisgarh, particularly in sectors like construction, travel and tourism, manufacturing, and trade. This policy brief analyses the expected revenue losses for the Government of Chhattisgarh and the reduction in gross state domestic product (GSDP) for the fiscal year, highlighting the strain on fiscal health and its implications […]