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13 Aug 2026

The Fiscal Landscape of West Bengal: Performance, Challenges and a Roadmap for Consolidation

Anil K Sharma, Aswathi R. Nair & others

West Bengal is one of India’s largest states, accounting for…

Working Papers
13 Aug 2026

Assessing the Fiscal Dynamics of Chhattisgarh State: A Comparative Study with Jharkhand and Odisha

Anil K Sharma, Arjita Chandna & others

This paper analyses the fiscal position of Chhattisgarh in comparison…

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16 Jun 2026

Households, Frictions, and Gender Gap: A Search Model of Labour Force Participation in India

Partha Chatterjee & Aakash Dev

Why do nearly half of working-age adults in India, and…

Working Papers
30 Apr 2026

Pathways to Jobs: A Review of India’s Labour Reforms

Farzana Afridi, Arjita Chandna & others

India faces a persistent challenge in generating formal sector, productive…

Working Papers
13 Oct 2025

Building Water Accounts: Physical Supply and Use Tables for India’s Water Resources

Chetana Chaudhuri, Raktimava Bose & others

This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of India’s water resources…

Working Papers
01 Oct 2025

Women in Policymaking: Social Spending and Outcomes

Benedict Clements, Huy Nguyen & others

This paper assesses the impact of women’s participation in national…

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