Tag: Government of India

A paper on enhancing access to markets for Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)

Though FPOs can enhance access to markets for farmers and reduce inefficiencies in agricultural value chains, most struggle to gain better market access and lack adequate opportunities. This report, based on stakeholder consultations Samunnati and MSC conducted with experts in the agriculture sector, provides recommendations to address these challenges.

Sep 3, 2020

Pushkar Raj, Puneet Chopra, Karan Garg, Ganesh P.G. and Sridhar Easwaran

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CICO Agents: The under-valued “first responders”

Our ongoing research uncovered a set of unique challenges that cash-in/cash-out (CICO) agents currently face in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here, we look at the experience and behaviors of CICO agents across eight countries and explore ways to support them through favorable policies, even as the disease rages on around the world.

Apr 15, 2020

Nitish Narain, Abhishek Anand, Surbhi Sood and Shobhit Mishra

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Direct Benefit Transfer in Fertilizer: Fourth round of concurrent evaluation—A nationally representative study

NITI Aayog engaged MSC in a nationally representative study on DBT in fertilizer. This report provides details of the on-the-ground realities of DBT-F implementation and makes actionable recommendations to improve the DBT-F system further.

Oct 22, 2019

Anurodh Giri, Ritesh Rautela, Saborni Poddar, Karthick Morchan, Vikram Sharma, Mitul Thapliyal and Puneet Khanduja

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MicroSave’s most cutting-edge work has been…

On our journey of two decades, MSC engaged in a range of critical works that helped us bring about a positive change in the lives of millions of people from the low- and middle-income segments. In this video, our employees discuss some of the cutting-edge engagements they have been involved in with us.

Mar 4, 2019

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Are Banks All Set to Dominate Domestic Remittance Market in India?

Driven by the government’s financial inclusion agenda, as the BC model expands in multiple forms, banks and BCNMs are experiencing new consumer demand and expectations.

Oct 31, 2018

Akhand Tiwari and Puneet Chopra

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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.

Oct 31, 2018

Lokesh Singh and Ankush Khanna

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