Our Projects
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Research
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Products Developed
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Programme Partners
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Capacity Building Courses
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Government Partnerships
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Effectiveness of SMC in Improving Learning Outcomes in Focus Blocks of Tamil Nadu
Nature: Qualitative Research Study
Tamil Nadu has taken pioneering initiatives to revitalize their School Management Committees between 2022-25 through the "Nam Palli, Nam Perumai" initiative. This study aims to understand the initiatives role in improving learning outcomes through the eyes of children, parents, officials & leadership of the State.
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Penetration of Critical Schemes in Tamil Nadu
Nature: Quantitative Research Study
Tamil Nadu has launched more than 60+ critical schemes to improve the quality of life in the state. The schemes are designed to target the vulnerable and ensure that every citizen grows and develops as the State aims to become a $1 trillion dollar economy. The study is to understand if these schemes deliver the intended benefit to the people of Tamil Nadu.
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Status of School Infrastructure in High & Higher Secondary Schools in Tamil Nadu
Nature: Quantitative Research Study
Tamil Nadu has allocated ~2,009 crore towards improving infrastructure in Government schools as per interim budget 2026-27. This study is towards identifying critical needs & ensure the expenditure is aligned to needs on the ground. It involves both primary data collection & audit of data collected.
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Concurrent Evaluation of the "Focus Blocks Development Programme" in Tamil Nadu
Nature: Mixed Methods Evaluation Study
State Planning Commission of Tamil Nadu has launched the Focus Blocks Development Programme in 2022-23 and has allocated Rs. 250 crore over 3 years for 50 blocks across 38 districts in Tamil Nadu. As part of the programme, they have shortlisted 50 Key Development Indicators that every block must prioritise and improve in the 3 year period. The evaluation acts as a checkpoint to measure the progress made & undertake any course correction needed in the next phase of the programme.
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Speech to Text (STT) Tool for Qualitative Research
Nature: Product Development
India is making strides in building sovereign AI. Leveraging India's own LLM - Sarvam AI - we have built a speech to text tool to help Indian qualitative researchers and non-profit teams to access high quality translation & transliteration services across 22 scheduled Indian languages.
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District Development Management System
Nature: Product Development
Based on in-depth interviews with nearly ~25 district collectors across India, we have codified the district collectors' needs as a product. The critical tenet of the District Collectorate is that it acts as a fulcrum for all development activities in a district. Hence, we believe, that improving the efficiency & effectiveness of a Collector would significantly improve the quality of services in a district.
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Lesson Lens AI
Nature: Product Development
Tamil Nadu Model Schools (TNMS) is a landmark initiative by School Education Department of Tamil Nadu to provide a levelled playing ground for children from underprivileged background to crack competitive entrance exams and secure admissions in top tier Government universities. Our mandate with TNMS is revamp their teacher monitoring and coaching system to ensure every teacher gets need-based support to improve their craft. The tool is built to provide cutting-edge (& tailored!) research backed inputs to every teacher on WhatsApp.
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Certificate Course on Social Impact Measurement
Nature: Capacity Building Course
In India, under the CSR rules, every company with an average CSR obligation of at least ₹10 crore in the preceding three years must commission an independent impact assessment for CSR projects with outlays of ₹1 crore or more. A recent study of Nifty 250 companies notes that only
18% reported the statistical methods used for sampling, showing a large gap between formal requirements and technical depth. In the current context of increasing demand for evidence-based policymaking, outcome-linked funding, CSR accountability, and results-based programme management, there exists a strong and growing need for skilled professionals who can rigorously measure and interpret social impact. Towards this we have launched a course for development sector professionals & enthusiasts in collaboration with Madras Institute of Development Studies.
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