States, Sectors, Surveys, and Impact Evaluation

States, Sectors, Surveys, and Impact Evaluation

In a dynamic research and policy environment with a growing demand for data and evidence for better policy making, it is crucial to invest in methods for data collection and impact evaluation for generating high-quality policy relevant data for various sectors and states.

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Publications

Op-Eds
14 April 2026

Are young Indians under or overworked? Both are true but AI may change work hours as we go along

Vidya Mahambare, Poonam Munjal

The growth of India’s economy is a means, not an end in itself. It must translate into good jobs and better lives….

Books & Reports
9 April 2026

Assessing the Effectiveness of Regulated Small Borrowing in India

Poonam Munjal, Prabir Kumar Ghosh, K A Siddiqui + 6

The crucial role of microfinance in bridging the credit gap for low-income households, who are often excluded from the formal banking system,…

Op-Eds
7 April 2026

Women’s reservation cannot wait for delimitation

Jyoti Thakur

Recent reports suggest the central government may be considering a way around the delimitation deadlock on women’s reservation. The proposal, if it…

Op-Eds
28 March 2026

Reimagining India’s old age homes

Palash Baruah, Madhura Chowdhuri

Urbanisation, migration, and changing aspirations often leave older adults to navigate their later years with greater independence but also, at times, greater…

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