Let There Be Light – Direct Benefit Transfer in Kerosene
This focus note traces a qualitative research that MicroSave conducted to assess the consumption pattern and dependence on kerosene in India at the time of the study.
Jan 19, 2016
PAHAL – from “Discard” to Cherished Success
India is a social welfare state. Rs. 2,700 billion (US$43 billion) have been allocated for subsidies in FY 2015-16. The enormous scale and the sheer number of people involved in the logistics of ferrying food grains, cooking gas and a host of other commodities across the country leads to “leakages”.To achieve the dual objectives of: […]
Aug 8, 2015
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
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