Policy Brief: Examining the Role of Service Sector in Karnataka’s Economic Growth and Learning Policy Lessons
This research is aimed at understanding the role of ‘service economy’ in Karnataka and explore the policy implications for the future. We examine the role of the service sector in Karnataka using parameters of growth, employment, stability and sustainability of this growth and its vulnerabilities to shocks evidenced through available data while also analysing the […]
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 […]
Quality and Systemic Functioning in Secondary Education in India: A Study in Andhra Pradesh (Telugu)
Andhra Pradesh (AP) is a relatively newly formed state; it was carved out of an erstwhile state with the same name that was divided into AP and Telangana in 2014. Andhra Pradesh has a favourable sex ratio both at childbirth, and, for the population as a whole, it also reports higher gender parity at all […]
Quality and Systemic Functioning in Secondary Education in India: A Study in Andhra Pradesh (English)
Andhra Pradesh (AP) is a relatively newly formed state; it was carved out of an erstwhile state with the same name that was divided into AP and Telangana in 2014. Andhra Pradesh has a favourable sex ratio both at childbirth, and, for the population as a whole, it also reports higher gender parity at all […]
Policy Brief: Estimating Multiplier Effect of Social Sector Expenditure in Karnataka
This policy note presents the results of a study undertaken in Karnataka to estimate multiplier effect of public spending on social sector in the state using two methodologies: Input-Output Table (IOTT) and Social Accounting Matrix (SAM). We use the lens of ‘multiplier’ here to argue that public spending in social sectors is critical for human […]
Policy Brief | Estimating District Level Costs for Nutrition-Specific Interventions in Karnataka
This policy brief examines district-level expenditures on nutrition-specific interventions in Karnataka, analyzing their alignment with health outcomes and equity across regions. Karnataka, despite being economically progressive, exhibits significant disparities in nutrition indicators. While schemes like Mathrupoorna, Ksheera Bhagya, and mid-day meals dominate expenditure, accounting for 72% of the ₹5,596.16 crore spent on nutrition-specific interventions in […]
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 […]
Child-centred investments to achieve targets of Vision 2025 by Department of WD and CW, Government of Telangana
This policy brief examines child-centred investments in Telangana by the Department of Women Development and Child Welfare (WD&CW) in alignment with Vision 2024 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Telangana, as one of India’s youngest states, has prioritized initiatives to improve child nutrition and protection outcomes. The analysis focuses on expenditure trends from 2014–2020 and […]
Policy Brief: Public Expenditure Review of the Health Sector in Maharashtra
Maharashtra, India’s second most populous state, faces significant health challenges despite its economic prominence. This Public Expenditure Review (PER) analyses trends in the state’s health expenditure from 2012-13 to 2017-18 and evaluates its alignment with the population’s health needs. The study focuses on critical issues, including maternal and child health (MCH), tribal and urban health […]