Research, Studies and Technical Assistance
Hospital & Consumer Survey of SIDBI: Nearly 4000 Stakeholder in West Bengal, Haryana, Punjab and UP have been Surveyed to know the quality of medical instruments available before and after COVID Pandemic. The project was awarded by SIDBI. As a field Partner of Datawise Management Services Pvt. Ltd. Hyderabad, PATH has conducted survey to collect qualitative and quantitative data from the sampled Stake Holders such as patients, Retailers, Whole-sellers, Exporters, Manufacturers and Hospitals. The study was completed on September 2023.
Verification of units under NMDFC Scheme - Nearly 5000 units in West Bengal have been awarded to verify in all the districts of West Bengal, UP and The project was awarded by National Minority Development Finance Corporation – GoI. As a field Partner of Datawise Management Services Pvt. Ltd. Hyderabad, PATH has conducted survey to collect qualitative and quantitative data from the sampled Stake Holders. The study was completed on June & July 2023.
Assessment of Demand of Fisheries by Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Fisheries in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamilnadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Pondicherry and Chhattisgarh. Survey was conducted in selected 68 Districts of all 7 States. Project was awarded by Ministry of Fishery, Animal Husbandry and dairy Product, GoI. As a Field Partner of NCAER, PATH is conducting survey to collect qualitative and quantitative data from the sampled Stake Holders. The study was completed on March 2022
Verification of manufacturing units under PMEGP Scheme by KVIC in West Bengal and Manipur. Nearly 6000 units in West Bengal and 5500 units in Manipur have been awarded to verify in all the districts of West Bengal and The Project was awarded by Genesys International, Mumbai. The study was completed on October 2021
Assessment of Rastriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) conducted for the Ministry of Panchayat Raj, GoI. The study is to assess the qualitative and quantitative achievements/shortcomings of RGSA in the 12 States in India. As a Field Partner of NCAER, PATH is conducting survey to collect qualitative and quantitative data from the PRI Stake Holders. The study is being carried out across 32 blocks across 16 districts in four states of Eastern regions viz. Assam, Sikkim, Odisha and West Bengal covering 950 sample size. The study was completed on June 2021.
Base line Study was conducted to examine the impact of socio-economic status of farmers due to “Change in the Agriculture Pattern” in the four tribal districts of Southern Rajasthan. The study was focusing on to understand the traditional agriculture practice and its methods in tribal area (traditional farming, indigenous manure-seeds, coarse grains, old farming-understanding of farming practices and knowledge, yield, cost, market prices, crop duration, irrigation, livestock, Tools, machines etc.) The study conducted in 4 districts viz. Udaipur, Pali, Banswara and Sangwra of Rajasthan covering 9 blocks, 30-gram Panchayats and 300 The study was completed on March 2020
End line survey was conducted for assessing the knowledge of Elected Representative of Panchayat on Roles and responsibilities, Schemes, Training, PESA ACT (tribal area laws) covering the aspects of government entitlements and services, livelihoods, gender sensitization. The study was covered more than 750 HHs, 14 stakeholder analysis, 25 KIIs, 8 Panchayat standing committees’ focus groups in three tribal blocks Bichhiwada, Dovra and Sagwara of Dungarpur, Rajasthan. The study was completed on November 2019-January 2020.
Assessment of Chirayu Scheme / Rastriya Bal Swasth Karyakram (RBSK) conducted for the State Planning Commission- Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The study was to assess the qualitative and quantitative achievements/shortcomings of RBSK in the districts. The findings of the study would form the basis for improving the delivery mechanisms and thus the health status of children between the age group of 3-14 years by early detection of deficiency and disease among them. The study was carried out across 32 blocks across8 districts in two regions of Garhwal & Kumaun covering 15000 sample size. The study was to be completed on March 2019.
Base line survey was conducted for assessing the knowledge of Elected Representative of Panchayat on Roles and responsibilities, Schemes, Training, PESA ACT (tribal area laws) covering the aspects of government entitlements and services, livelihoods, gender sensitization. The study was covered more than 750 HHs, 14 stakeholder analysis, 25 KIIs, 8 Panchayat standing committees’ focus groups in three tribal blocks Bichhiwada, Dovra and Sagwara of Dungarpur, Rajasthan. The study was completed on February 2018-April 2018
Baseline survey was conducted for assessing the knowledge of stakeholders on PESA ACT (tribal area laws) covering the aspects of government entitlements and services, livelihoods, gender sensitization. The study was covered more than 500 HHs, 14 stakeholder analysis, 25 KIIs, 75 Panchayat standing committees focus groups in two tribal blocks Bichhiwada and Sagwara of Dungarpur, Rajasthan. The study was completed on Sept 2017
Rapid survey was on Dental Health Care Services for identifying the dental health behavior of vulnerable communities. This formative research study covered in the cities of Delhi, Surat, and Kolkata with a sample size of 1800 sample size including interview with stakeholders and IDI with The study was sponsored by Health System Research India Initiative completed in July 2017.
ESIC Pre- Implementation Survey across 6 North Eastern states of India. This massive survey covered 82 districts of each of the states with a mammoth sample size of more than 100,000 units. The survey was conducted with the timeframe of 6 months in 2016-17.
Impact assessment of Biogas plants disseminated under the Ministry of New Renewable Energy scheme, the National Biogas and Manure Management Programme (NBMMP) during the last four years (2012-13 to 2015-16) and current year 2016-17 in 10 States covering 61 districts with a sample size of more than 9000. completed in May 2017.
Study on Soil Protection and Rehabilitation for Food Security in India. This research study was conducted in the states of Maharashtra (covering 5 districts) & Madhya Pradesh, (covering 2 districts). The study was assigned by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) This research was undertaken in 2016 with collaboration of APS consulting.
Rapid Survey Nation Family Health Survey for Children Heath Indicators. The assignment was conducted in the states of Delhi, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. This exhaustive survey was efficiently completed for Ministry of Women & Child Development and UNICEF. This was undertaken in 2014 with collaboration of AMS.
Diagnostic study of Steel Cluster Jodhpur under Cluster Development Programme (CDP) in Jodhpur Stainless Steel cluster under Ministry of Industries, Jaipur, Rajasthan, 2012. The study was carried out to provide proper systemic understanding of business processes in the cluster viz. manufacturing processes, technology, marketing, quality control, testing, purchase and outsourcing etc. Based on the analysis, the detailed interventions were been identified and prioritized and operational plan was being developed with a validated action plan.
Diagnostic study of Terracotta Cluster in block Sagwara, Dungarpur district, Rajasthan under Ministry of Industries, Jaipur, Rajasthan, 2013. The study assessed the role of existing policies and programmes in the development and operation of different clusters. Along with aspects other aspects likewise the availability of raw materials, finance, technical and managerial manpower, the impact of technology up gradation etc.
Impact assessment study of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana and National food Security Mission in the state of Jharkhand. This study was undertaken for Ministry of Rural Development in 2013 with collaboration of ALERT India.
UNESCAP Youth Exclusion and Social Unrest study carried out in the capital cities of Delhi and This study was completed for UNESCAP in 2015 with collaboration of Indian Institute of Social Studies Trust.
The Hunger Project: Strengthening the leadership of elected women representative in gram Panchayat of the districts of Bhilwara and Sirohi in the state of Rajasthan.
This has carried in participatory manner in series of trainings and FGDs. The assignment was carried out in collaboration of INCHARA in 2014.
7 days Capacity Building Training for Formulation and Management 50 Self Help Groups. The training program was conducted by micro finance experts of PATH. The assignment was successfully conducted for CASP- Plan India in 2014.
Community Development Programme - M&E System
Awareness of Pre-Post Natal Care – Haryana & Delhi- PATH conducted awareness programme with pregnant and lactating women as well as adolescent girls of Mewat, Haryana and Seemapuri of Northeast Delhi on pre and post-natal The Women were educated how they should need to maintain a balanced diet in the postnatal period, just as they did during pregnancy. Iron and folic acid supplementation should also continue for 3 months after birth. Women who are breastfeeding require additional food and should drink sufficient clean water. Women were counseled to grow green leaves vegetables in their kitchen garden because intake of green leaves vegetables are healthy during pregnancy. They were also advised to cook food in iron utensils. The awareness was conducted with the support of Anganwadi workers and ANM. The project was implemented from the internal financial resource of PATH.
Education on Sexuality- Agra, UP – An education programme with Adolescent Girls of Agra UP has been organized on sexuality in 2018. The Adolescence is age of to grow into maturity. It is time growth, rapid change in body, feeling, emotions, attitude and wants freedom. Due to curiosity of sexual changes among them, they are unable to get answers related to various sex related questions arising in their mind. Usually, they get some information from their peer or cheap resources available to them. During the awareness programme they were educated about myths and facts of sexuality. They were educated about menstrual cycles, HIV/AIDS, STD [Sexually Transmitted Diseases] and to maintain hygiene. They were also educated about the blood loss during period. It was very successful programme. The programme was implemented from the internal resources of PATH.
Pottery Cluster Development in Sagwada, Rajasthan – PATH implemented the Pottery Cluster Development followed by a research study on same in Sagwada block of Dungarpur District of Rajasthan. Based on the findings of study the artisan was given support to increase their income by pottery making. They were supported to develop their traditional business through training on Production technology, Technology of Machines, Domestic Marketing & Export, Exploring Diversification, Opportunities, strengthening backward and forward linkages, Developing BDS Market, Networking and Capacity building.
Pottery Cluster Development in Patna – Bihar – PATH implemented the similar programme with artisan of Maner block of Patna Bihar. The programme was implemented from the internal resource of PATH.
Mid-Day Meal Programme, Assam -PATH has started its new intervention in northeastern region of With collaboration with Department of Education, Govt. of Assam, PATH initiated its three years long Mid-Day Meal programme in the district of Baksha covering all Govt. aided schools. Under this programme more than 50 thousand children will be benefitted. The programme duration is 2019-2022.
Jan Suvidha Kendra, Maharashtra – PATH has collaborated with Public Work Department, Govt of Maharashtra for 30 years, to install toilet block & Commercial stalls in Nasik division covering 5 districts. This programme is implemented with corporate; PSUs support through Self Help Groups. The program was launch in 2018
ICDS SUPPLEMENTARY NUTRITION PROGRAMME: PATH, also running decentralized kitchen with its efforts in a number of areas in Chandigarh, in collaboration with the Department of Social Welfare under ICDS SNP Program. PATH has been entrusted with the work of providing food for More than 20,000 beneficiaries through 250 Anganwadies establishment in Chandigarh. (2014-2016)
Mid-Day Meal Programme, Chandigarh- PATH has experience of working in Mid-Day Meal Programme in the capital city of The project covered more than 60 thousand children enrolled in Govt. aided schools. The flagship programme, of the Govt. of India, Ministry of HRD. The project as successfully completed in 2016.