Impact of Non-Major Ports on Shipping: Potential and Way Forward
India is a major maritime nation with more than 7500 km coastline dotted by more than 200 ports. Maritime trade in India is carried out through 12 major ports and 217 non-major ports. Non-major ports hold an important position in the maritime ecosystem of the country handling around 45% of the total cargo handled at […]
Perception Study of Passenger Movement between India and Nepal via Land Ports
This study – being conducted on behalf of the Land Ports Authority of India – aims to comprehensively analyse the perception of passengers commuting between India and Nepal via land ports, with a specific focus on the Integrated Check Posts (ICPs). The research involves understanding the current movement of passengers, their purpose and frequency of […]
A Study of Value Chain for Key Agriculture Commodities in 6 Identified Districts of Madhya Pradesh
SRIJAN, the organisation responsible for project implementation, worked diligently to increase the annual income of farmers affiliated with the Food Producer Organization in designated districts. They conducted a comprehensive value chain study, primarily focusing on identifying profitable agricultural commodities and understanding the value-added processes in production. The study revealed that although a variety of crops […]
Baseline Study of Growers in 6 Identified Districts of Madhya Pradesh
SRIJAN and BRIEF conducted a comprehensive baseline study in six diverse districts of Madhya Pradesh, aiming to understand the livelihoods of farmers associated with 12 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs). The study delved into the socioeconomic conditions of local farmers, their roles in agricultural production and marketing, and their access to markets and financial resources. It […]
Impact Assessment of the SBI Card III Project
SBI Cards Payment and Services Private Limited (SBI Cards) is currently collaborating with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) in a strategic partnership aimed at providing vocational training in three key sectors: Leather, Telecommunications, and Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI). This collaboration reflects a shared commitment towards addressing the pressing need for skill development […]
Impact Assessment under MoHUA – NIPUN Project
This project places significant emphasis on conducting a thorough investigation into the impact of a skill development program tailored specifically for construction workers. It stands as a collaborative initiative between the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), driven by a dual objective: firstly, to uplift the livelihoods […]
Study of Gendered Mobility Patterns in Delhi-NCR
The objective of the study is to understand gendered mobility patterns, mobility needs and preferences of mobile respondents, particularly women in the corridor area, for RRTS to act as a facilitator for enhanced mobility of women and girls. The findings of the study will be presented to NCRTC to implement a sound gender-responsive urban mobility […]
National Time Release Study (TRS) for Implementation of the WTO Agreement on Trade Facilitation (TFA) in India
In order to efficiently implement the various provisions of the trade facilitation agreement, the National Committee on Trade Facilitation (NCTF), established to oversee the implementation of the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) in India, has developed the National Trade Facilitation Action Plan (NTFAP) that lays down short, medium and long term targets for various government agencies […]
Coordinated Border Management at Land Ports in BBIN countries
Coordinated Border Management at Land Ports in BBIN countries The purpose of the study is to develop an action plan for setting up coordinated border management between India and its neighbors (India-Bangladesh, India-Bhutan and India-Nepal). While developing this plan of action, the study will assess the feasibility of common facilitation, in terms of – development […]
Asian Development Bank (ADB): Strategic Interventions for Economic Transformation— Strengthening Knowledge for Enhancing Development Outcomes
Asian Development Bank (ADB): Strategic Interventions for Economic Transformation— Strengthening Knowledge for Enhancing Development Outcomes The primary responsibility of the BRIEF team in this project was to assist the Country Programming Unit and INRM management at ADB in its tasks, including (but not limited to) projects pipeline, providing inputs to the development, review and analysis […]