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Restructuring Centrally Sponsored Schemes

Restructuring Centrally Sponsored Schemes for Vulnerable Sections: Flexibility and Accountability

Introduction India’s federal structure involves a complex interplay between the Central Government and State Governments in delivering welfare and development schemes. Despite substantial allocations and policy frameworks, the Central Government frequently expresses concerns over the inadequate performance of states in alleviating the hardships of vulnerable sections of society, including Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, women, children,…

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Civil Society and NGOs

Civil Society and NGOs as Alternative Models of Public Service Delivery

Introduction Public service delivery is central to the legitimacy and effectiveness of the modern state. In a country like India, where social diversity, population size, and regional disparities pose serious governance challenges, the state often struggles to deliver services efficiently, equitably, and inclusively. This has led to increasing attention toward civil society organizations (CSOs) and…

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Self-Help Group Bank

The Self-Help Group Bank Linkage Programme in India: Empowering Women and Alleviating Poverty

Introduction India’s development narrative has increasingly focused on inclusive growth, women empowerment, and poverty alleviation. Among the innovative interventions addressing these objectives, the Self-Help Group Bank Linkage Programme (SBLP) stands out as a model that combines financial inclusion, social empowerment, and poverty reduction. Introduced in the mid-1990s by NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural…

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