Category: Working Papers

Economic Implications of Natural Gas Allocation on the Indian Economy Alok Aditya and Krishna Raj Abstract This paper analyses the economic implications of natural gas allocation on the Indian economy. It explores the optimal priority order for natural gas allocations based on its economic linkages with other sectors. Using input-output modelling, the study assesses the… Continue reading Economic Implications of Natural Gas Allocation on the Indian Economy

The Concept of Human Nature in Chanakya’s Arthashastra and Machiavelli’s The Prince   Anil Kumar Vaddiraju Abstract This paper aims to compare the understanding of human nature in Chanakya’s Arthashastra and Machiavelli’s The Prince from the perspective of the Comparative Political Theory. Both these political thinkers belong to varied continents of time and place. While… Continue reading The Concept of Human Nature in Chanakya’s Arthashastra and Machiavelli’s The Prince

Impact of Socioeconomic Factors on Utilisation of Maternal Healthcare: Evidence from Karnataka Sampriti Bhattacharjee, T K Anil Kumar and Krishna Raj Abstract Maternal morbidity and mortality rates are still high among different socio-economic groups and regions in India. Access and utilisation of maternal healthcare services drastically vary among these groups and various factors influence them.… Continue reading Impact of Socioeconomic Factors on Utilisation of MaternalHealthcare: Evidence from Karnataka

India’s Trade in Processed Food Products – Emerging Trends and Challenges Sibin Jerry Thomas and Malini L Tantri Abstract This paper critically examines the dynamics of India’s trade participation in processed foods. The analysis, based on descriptive statistics using the UN COMTRADE database for 2000-2020, indicates that trade in FPI is largely concentrated in developing… Continue reading India’s Trade in Processed Food Products – Emerging Trends and Challenges

Examining the Severity of Natural Disasters: A Study of Lower Middle-Income Countries   Abina V P and Meenakshi Rajeev Abstract The foremost priority outlined in the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, 2015, underscores the need for a comprehensive understanding of multidimensional disaster risk. In the light of this, the present study tries to examine… Continue reading Examining the Severity of Natural Disasters: A Study of Lower Middle-Income Countries

Climate Change Vulnerability Index for Karnataka: Adaptive Capacity, Exposure and Sensitivity for the Districts of Karnataka Karnika A and Krishna Raj Abstract Climate change is a global phenomenon that will have a long-lasting effect. These effects, however, differ according to the regions and sectors. The objective of this paper is to study the intensity of… Continue reading Climate Change Vulnerability Index for Karnataka: Adaptive Capacity, Exposure and Sensitivity for the Districts of Karnataka

Urban Primacy in Southern India: Industrial Policies and Outcomes Kala Seetharam Sridhar Abstract The southern states of India are more urbanised than their northern counterparts. The newly carved state of Telangana in southern India has severe urban primacy as the biggest city there (Hyderabad) is nearly 10 times the size of the second biggest city… Continue reading Urban Primacy in Southern India: Industrial Policies and Outcomes

The Evolution and Status of Tribal Sub Plan Through Local Self Government Institutions: Reflections from Kerala’s Experience   Vidya J Mathew Abstract This paper aims at comprehending the history of Tribal Development programmes in pre and post independent India with special reference to Tribal Sub Plan programmes in Kerala state. The focus of this paper… Continue reading The Evolution and Status of Tribal Sub Plan Through Local Self Government Institutions: Reflections from Kerala’s Experience

Breaking Barriers: Schemes Enhancing Girls’ Educational Opportunities   Sudhamani N and Anand Inbanathan Abstract The global pursuit of gender equality in education has identified several barriers that hinder girls’ access to and completion of education. This study examines various schemes and initiatives aimed at overcoming these barriers and enhancing educational opportunities for girls in Karnataka.… Continue reading Breaking Barriers: Schemes Enhancing Girls’

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