Report: Child-Centred Investments to Achieve Targets of Vision 2025 by WCD, Government of Telangana
The report Child-Centred Investments to Achieve Targets of Vision 2025 evaluates the Department of Women Development and Child Welfare’s (WD&CW) initiatives in Telangana to meet Vision 2025 goals and align with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2 and 5. It analyses child nutrition, health, and protection indicators alongside the effectiveness of flagship schemes like Arogya Laxmi, […]
Study on Governance at District Level and Below on Policies, Programme and Schemes Related to Children in Two States: Sitapur (Uttar Pradesh)
This report examines the governance structures at the district level and below, focusing on enhancing the welfare of marginalised communities, particularly children. It highlights the significance of a holistic approach to address disparities in income, representation, and access to rights. The research underscores the critical role of Panchayat Raj Institutions (PRIs) in implementing welfare schemes […]
Study on Governance at District Level and Below on Policies, Programmes and Schemes Related to Children in Two States: Chittoor (Andhra Pradesh)
The report examines the governance dynamics at the district level in India, focusing on the welfare of children, particularly those from marginalised communities. It emphasises the need for a holistic approach to address children’s rights and reduce disparities in income, representation, and access to entitlements. The study is framed within the context of the 73rd […]
An Institutional Study for Identifying Potential Pathways for Furthering the Interests of Children in Gram Panchayat: Towards Making a Child Friendly Gram Panchayat
In 2015, the revamping of the Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act of 1993 into the Karnataka Gram Swaraj and Panchayat Raj Act made necessary adjustments to make local self-governance more dynamic. It granted the PRIs additional autonomy with a heightened focus on the 3Fs – functions, finances, and functionaries. The Gram Panchayat (GP) is now entrusted […]
Centering Children in the Development Debate in India: Public Action for Early, Fair, and Fitting Start
CBPS in collaboration with Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, Calcutta (CSSS) undertook a study, titled ‘Centering children in the development debate in India: Public action for early start, fair start, and fitting start’, to understand children’s development in relation to their social of development. The study, funded by the Indian Council for Social Science […]
Examining Contexts, Practices and Costs of Early Childhood Care and Education in India: Report 2
While it is important to have an estimate for the cost of services by any provider, whether public or a private entity, governments engaged in the business of providing public services rarely undertake detailed costing exercises and opportunity costs of available government land or infrastructure is often ignored. Thus the cost of high quality public […]
Examining Contexts, Practices and Costs of Early Childhood Care and Education in India: Report 1
This report details findings from an ethnographic study of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) in two states – Bihar and Tamil Nadu. Focusing on the relationship between families and ECCE institutions, the study set out to examine how institutionalised forms of ECCE provision could be responsive to local political economies and social contexts of […]
Adaptive Behaviour Among Pre-School Children: Constructing Contextually Relevant Assessment Tools
Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) has gained significant global attention due to its critical role in child development and long-term societal benefits. Research from neuroscience and developmental psychology highlights sensitive periods in early brain development, influencing lifelong outcomes (Woodhead, 2006). The rationale for investing in ECCE extends beyond educational improvements to encompass economic returns, […]
Public Expenditure on Children in India: Trends and Patterns
The report “Public Expenditure on Children in India: Trends and Patterns” examines the public spending on children by the union and sixteen state governments in India over seven years (2012-2019). It highlights the importance of investments in children’s health, nutrition, education, and protection, emphasising the direct impact of such expenditures on child development and overall […]
Public Expenditure on Health in Rajasthan
The report reviews public health expenditure patterns in Rajasthan from 2012 to 2018, focusing on the alignment of spending with the state’s healthcare needs. Rajasthan, home to approximately 5.6% of India’s population, faces significant health challenges, including high maternal and child mortality rates and a dual burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases. The study gathers […]