Study on Teacher Motivations and Incentives in Bihar
Though having a reputation for being one of the least developed states in India, Bihar has taken crucial steps towards development in multiple areas in the recent years. However, numerous challenges still beset the state in its drive towards achieving universal elementary education, with issues of low participation amongst marginalised groups, inadequate infrastructural and human […]
Study on User Charges to Meet Public Expenditure on Services
This paper examines the principal rationale behind the levy of user charges, while also providing insights into factors and issues to be taken into consideration while framing a user charge policy. The paper primarily examines the user charge practices in Karnataka’s Urban Water Supply department, Irrigation department and Roads department. The research conducted as part […]
Namma Metro – A Study
The original plan for the Bengaluru Metro Rail was approved in 2004, with the project intended to serve as a mass rapid transportation system to decongest the city’s road network. However, the nature of its design necessitated the falling of many trees across the proposed lines of coverage, including a popular botanical garden in the […]
Citizen’s Participation, Urban Governance and Right to Information
The Right to Information is an empowerment tool in the hands of the citizens; as it allows them to seek any accessible information from a public authority. Since its passing in 2005, the RTI Act has been much discussed and debated at various forums by the civil society organizations and the government. The debates have […]
Productivity and Food Security: A Marginal Situation Case Study
This report discusses findings from a study conducted to assess the relative poverty status of new members of micro-finance or self-help groups (SHGs) in two panchayats of the Boipariguda block in Koraput district of Orissa, with the aim of the study to find out the relative poverty status of new members in comparison to non-members. […]