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Implementation of the National Action Plan on Climate Change: Progress and Evaluation

This study evaluates the progress achieved in implementing the National Action Plan on Climate Change and presents a framework to facilitate effective implementation.
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Phone Surveys and Sensitive Behaviour Reporting: Evidence from a Methods Experiment in India

This study aims to measure the extent to which phone surveys can act as an alternative to in-person surveys in gathering sensitive information. … Read More

Scoping Meso-Level Insurance in Agriculture Sector in India

This study explores the potential and feasibility of agricultural insurance at the meso-level, which covers risk-aggregators such as banks, MFIs, and agribusinesses. … Read More

Impact of Livelihoods Projects: Stock-taking of Agriculture and Rural Development Initiatives

This study identifies the impact and lessons learnt from a livelihoods project in seven Indian states funded by the World Bank. … Read More

Using Safety Technology to Improve Training Opportunities and Labor Force Participation for Women: Experimental Evidence From India

This research project aims to study the effects of a scalable intervention on Violence Against Women (VAW) and its effects on labour supply decisions, as a part of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Skills’ Skills Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement (STRIVE) operation in India … Read More

Impact of World Bank Funded Irrigation Projects in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Odisha

This study examined the impact of nine World Bank funded irrigation projects across Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Odisha. … Read More

Impact of SLR on Coastal Infrastructure, Ecosystems and Land

This report concentrates on the impacts of sea level rise on coastal infrastructure, ecosystem and land in the state of Tamil Nadu, India … Read More

Impact Evaluation of NABARD’s Watershed Program in Andhra Pradesh

This study analyses the impact of NABARD’s watershed development programme (WDP) on ecological integrity and livelihood security in Andhra Pradesh. … Read More

How do Caste, Gender and Party Affiliation of Locally Elected Leaders Affect Implementation of NREGA?

An investigation into the influence of identity of locally-elected leaders or political affiliations on participation in NREGA. … Read More

Fiscal Instruments for Environment and Climate Change: Experiences from Indian States

A compilation of experiences from some of the Indian States that have implemented fiscal instruments to address environmental and climate issues. … Read More