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Experiences of Frontline Workers in Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh during the COVID-19 Pandemic

This study examines the evolving role and experiences of Frontline Workers (FLWs) during and after the nation-wide lockdown in 2020. The findings provide insights into how FLWs shouldered additional responsibilities, how they have adapted to the disruption of routine health and nutrition related services, and how they have initiated creative responses to help the system … Continue reading "Experiences of Frontline Workers in Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh during the COVID-19 Pandemic"

Following the Money in Tumakuru Smart City

In a new study published in 2020, we used the PAISA methodology to delve into urban local body finances in the Smart City of Tumakuru in Karnataka. The state is considered to be a pioneer on rural decentralisation in the country. The Tumakuru City Corporation is known to have a good budgeting system and budget … Continue reading "Following the Money in Tumakuru Smart City"

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Analysis of Fund Flows to Rural Local Bodies

This report presents the findings of a small sample study of 30 Gram Panchayats across eight states namely, Assam, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Rajasthan. In this second report, we present the findings regarding the second part of the money trail from the Union through the States to RLBs, focussing on … Continue reading "Analysis of Fund Flows to Rural Local Bodies"

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पंचायती राज संस्थाओं का महत्व

पंचायती राज व्यवस्था तथा उसका महत्त्व भारतीय संविधान के 73वें एवं 74वें संशोधन में स्पष्ट रूप से उल्लेखित है | सभी राज्यों को प्रत्येक पांच वर्ष में पंचायत चुनाव करवाना अनिवार्य है | मध्य प्रदेश में पंचायती राज संस्थाओं का कार्यकाल मार्च 2020 में समाप्त हो चुका था, तथा इसके लिए सरकार की गतिविधियों के … Continue reading "पंचायती राज संस्थाओं का महत्व"

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Repivoting in a Difficult Year

In 2020, we rapidly responded to a changed situation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We did this to build evidence, deepen public debate, and catalyse reforms. With each attempt, we scaled new challenges, and thereby produced a body of work which sought to document the ways in which the public system has responded to an … Continue reading "Repivoting in a Difficult Year"