Measurement of Cost of Regulation in India – Eastern Region
BRIEF supported the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, in conducting the Measurement of Cost of Regulation (CoR) study across five eastern states—Odisha, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, and Bihar. The study aimed to systematically quantify the time, financial, and procedural burden faced by businesses […]
Mid-Term Evaluation of Watershed Development Component (PMKSY–WDC 2.0), Haryana
BRIEF carried out a mid-term evaluation of the Watershed Development Component under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY–WDC 2.0) for the State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA), Rural Development Department, Government of Haryana. The study covered five districts—Bhiwani, Charkhi Dadri, Gurugram, Mahendragarh, and Yamuna Nagar—across nine watershed projects, assessing progress over a total project area of […]
National Level Monitoring (NLM) – Regular Monitoring, Phase I (2025–26)
BRIEF conducted district-level monitoring under the National Level Monitoring (NLM) system for the Ministry of Rural Development and Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India, as part of Regular Monitoring 2025–26, Phase I, covering districts in Uttar Pradesh (Raebareli, Siddharth Nagar, Prayagraj, and Pratapgarh) and Punjab (Pathankot and Hoshiarpur). The assignment aimed to independently assess […]
Baseline Assessment of Pre-Consumer Textile Waste Management, Ludhiana
A study on pre-consumer textile waste management was conducted in Ludhiana, Punjab, India’s largest textile manufacturing hub, for the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW). The study focused on understanding the scale, composition, and management of pre-consumer textile waste generated across spinning, processing, dyeing, and garment units, and examining existing handling practices, infrastructure gaps, […]
Strengthening Maldives’ Gender Inclusive Initiatives Project – Impact Evaluation
BRIEF undertook the baseline survey and impact evaluation of the Strengthening Gender Inclusive Initiatives (SGII) Project in the Maldives for Ernst & Young LLP, with funding support from the Government of Maldives and the Asian Development Bank, across Hulhumalé, Addu City, and Raa Ungoofaaru. The project formed part of a flagship gender equality initiative aligned […]
India-Myanmar Connectivity
India-Myanmar Connectivity- India and Myanmar share a 1,643 km border, offering significant opportunities for trade, connectivity, and regional integration. Despite historical and cultural ties, border infrastructure, trade facilitation, and regulatory frameworks remain underdeveloped, limiting economic potential. This study aims to address these gaps by assessing trade flows, infrastructure bottlenecks, and policy challenges, while providing actionable […]
NTRS- National Time Release Study
Under the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) ratified by India, the National Committee on Trade Facilitation (NCTF) was established, comprising representatives from both the government and private sectors. This committee spearheaded the formulation of the National Trade Facilitation Action Plan (NTFAP), aimed at enhancing the efficiency of trade processes in the country. India’s National Time Release Study […]
Connectivity Between Bangladesh and the North-East Region (NER) of India
The project, titled “Connectivity Between Bangladesh and the North-East Region (NER) of India” is a collaborative research initiative commissioned by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and executed by the Bureau of Research on Industry and Economic Fundamentals (BRIEF). The study focuses on assessing the state of connectivity—both hard and soft infrastructure—between Bangladesh and India’s North-East Region […]
Training Needs and Labor Market Assessment for Rural Enterprises
India and Myanmar share a 1,643 km border, offering significant opportunities for trade, connectivity, and regional integration. Despite historical and cultural ties, border infrastructure, trade facilitation, and regulatory frameworks remain underdeveloped, limiting economic potential. This study aims to address these gaps by assessing trade flows, infrastructure bottlenecks, and policy challenges, while providing actionable recommendations for strengthening bilateral […]
India-Bhutan Cross Border Infrastructure: Fostering Faster Implementation to Achieve Optimal Economic Cooperation
India and Bhutan share a unique and strong bilateral relationship – characterized by mutual trust, goodwill and cooperation – which has been continually strengthened through regular high-level exchanges between the two countries. In light of the historically cordial relations Bhutan and India share along with the immense developmental landscape presented by constructs such as the […]