Search Results for: paisa study
Enrolment of students declined after merger of govt schools, finds study
However, infrastructure facilities improved after the merger of schools
PAISA workshop held at BSSS
A three-day workshop on PAISA: Perspectives of Governance was conducted by Accountability Initiative
Studying the State in a Digital Epoch
Since the launch of the Digital India campaign in 2015, the role of Information Technology (IT) within the government has grown from a tool to improve the efficiency and accuracy of existing processes to an all-encompassing programme. It envisions not just the transformation of public services but also the creation of a ‘digitally empowered society’. … Continue reading "Studying the State in a Digital Epoch"
A Case Study of Government Procurement from 100 Years Ago
Years ago, on the eve of the centenary of the first hydroelectric power station built in India, at Shivasamudram in Karnataka, my wife Aditi and I investigated the procedures followed by the government of the princely state of Mysore in procuring the machinery and constructing of the power station. Our enquiries revealed a fascinating tale … Continue reading "A Case Study of Government Procurement from 100 Years Ago"
Study on Teacher Time Allocation and Work Perceptions
200 teachers from 39 government and municipal schools in Delhi, were surveyed between December 2017 and April 2018 to unpack their work and role related perceptions and to map the time spent by them on various school activities. Teachers were found to be juggling multiple activities in settings with low capacity and resources. The situation … Continue reading "Study on Teacher Time Allocation and Work Perceptions"