Objectives
Evaluate the Panchayat rural library system in Karnataka, including
administration, resources, accessibility, funding, innovation, and community
involvement.
Assess the use of libraries for citizen services, including awareness building
and remedial education.
Gather data on user needs, satisfaction levels, and community involvement
through surveys and interviews.
Develop recommendations for improvement based on the evaluation findings,
including a plan for implementing the recommended improvements.
Prepare a final report on the implementation of the recommended
improvements.


Role of CRISP
Assist in Rural Development and Panchayat Raj
- Evaluation of the rural libraries project.
- Concurrent evaluation of MGNREGS Creches.
- Ideate on improving GPAAA: Micro Health plan at the GP level - develop a model plan after studying what has been done under GPAAA.
- Work out details of GP and SHG convergence in the Karnataka context-study what has been done in Karnataka and explore how the same can be strengthened or scaled up.
- Gram Panchayat Sports- promotion of sports in GPs.
- CRISP will be Knowledge partner in developing the World bank project.
MoU with Karnataka
Excited to announce that #CRISP has signed a MoU with the Govt. of Karnataka.
The partnership between the two aims to leverage CRISP's expertise and experience to enhance the Panchayat Raj system in Karnataka.
Public Policy India
The Quantum Hub
Policy & Development Advisory Group (PDAG)
The Convergence Foundation
Dasra
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
R SUBRAHMANYAM
Government of Karnataka Revenue Department
Ministry of Rural Development Government Of Karnataka
Agriculture & Horticulture Department


Action Plan
Panchayat rural libraries in Karnataka promote literacy, education, and cultural
awareness in rural areas by providing access to books, periodicals, and educational
materials. It is vital to ensure that they are effectively serving the needs of the local
communities. An evaluation is required to assess their administration, resources,
accessibility, funding, user needs, community involvement, and innovations.
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Project 4-Gantt Chart
PPT Presentation
Karnataka Team

S M Vijayanand
MENTOR
Worked as Secretary to Government of India and Chief Secretary Govt of Kerala, expert in Panchayat Raj and rural development Read more...

Lalita Pulavarti
STATE LEAD
Dr Lalita Pulavarti has over twenty-five years of experience in quantitative and qualitative social research spanning gender, grassroots development, Read more...

HASHIR P.V
Fellow
He is an experienced development sector professional graduated in business.He is self-driven, tenacious, and resilient individual with experience in network development, project management, fundraising, and corporate social responsibility. Read more...

P S REKHA
Fellow
A graduate in Electronics and Communication Engineering and a post-graduate in Sociology, with work experience cutting across the government, corporate and NGO sectors, Rekha P S comes from an inter-disciplinary background. Read more...

DAKSHA JAIN
FELLOW
Daksha is a B.com Honours graduate from Shriram College of Commerce (SRCC), University of Delhi. She is originally from Mangalore, Karnataka and has previously worked in the Banking industry providing Investment advisory and Portfolio Management services to the High-Net-Worth individuals of the Bank. Read more...