Policy in Action: The Bihar Diaries - a podcast by IVM Podcasts

The mention of Bihar conjures up images of abject poverty and state apathy. The ground reality, however, has been changing in the past decade. Economist M R Sharan chronicles his time in Bihar with stories from a journey of hope, led by several hundred women, and provides insights from field research on MNREGA, grievance redressal systems, and the politics and dynamics of caste in Bihar and its impact on public policy.

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References mentioned in the episode are below:
1. General Equilibrium Effects of (Improving) Public Employment Programs: Experimental Evidence from India
2. Book: Last Among Equals: Power, Caste & Politics in Bihar’s Villages
3. Meet Sanjay Sahni, the MGNREGA Worker Contesting the Bihar Polls

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