Tag: Ankush Khanna
Using “Behavioural Sciences” to Make Consumers “Give It Up” – The Case of LPG Subsidy
The PAHAL programme of DBT had achieved remarkable success. However, its ‘Give It Up’ campaign is yet to replicate this success. Our focus note explores this issue.
Jul 27, 2015
Setting Public Distribution System Right: Touchstone Case for Direct Benefit Transfers – Part II
In this note on the Public Distribution System (PDS), we compare three alternative distribution models: biometric authentication through Point of Sale (PoS) devices, food coupons, and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Jun 29, 2015
Setting Public Distribution System Right: The Case for ‘Direct Benefit Transfers’ – Part I
This note covers the issues that plague the public distribution system (PDS) in India; alternative methods for distribution being piloted; and necessary steps required to run a successful PDS scheme.’
Jun 19, 2015
Can “Behavioural Science” Bell Scheme Design Cat? Insights from Exploratory Research on the Public Distribution System in India
The blog highlights the complexities involved in Public Distribution System and why it is imperative for the government to conduct a detailed market and behavioural research before changing the existing system.
May 27, 2015