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How States Drag their Feet on Citizens’ Participation in Urban Governance: A Case Study
In my last blog, I had observed that while the structures for participation in public governance in rural areas have progressed across the country, there has not been similar action with respect to promoting citizens’ participation in urban governance. I had given the details of how Karnataka, generally considered to be one of the champions … Continue reading "How States Drag their Feet on Citizens’ Participation in Urban Governance: A Case Study"
How to Confuse Citizens and Escape Accountability: The Cubbon Park Case Study
This blog is part of a series that explores the conceptual underpinnings of decentralisation, and citizen participation. The first part can be found here. As I wrote in last week’s blog, citizens cannot afford to take assurances from government officers and ministers that something or the other will be done, at face value. That phase … Continue reading "How to Confuse Citizens and Escape Accountability: The Cubbon Park Case Study"
Enrolment Fell in Government Schools in 2017-18, Says Study
At the elementary level, poor quality of learning in government schools, teacher vacancies and absenteeism, quality of infrastructure facilities, and low transition rates to secondary level, still remain major concerns, according to the study which analysed eight states.
Spending Per Student Increased But Enrollment Fell In Govt Schools: Study
In all eight states analysed, teacher salaries made up the largest share of school expenditure but spending on teacher training, which is important to improve learning outcomes, has been poor, the study said.
Study of State Finances 2020-21 (Provisional)
The ‘Study of State Finances 2020-21’ Working Paper delves into the revenue and expenditure performance of 17 States. As the COVID-19 pandemic tightens its grip, this timely analysis offers a unique window into the fiscal space available with States prior to the lockdown. This information is critical at a time when they are expected to … Continue reading "Study of State Finances 2020-21 (Provisional)"