Research & Publications

Explore our data-driven profiles, actionable policy notes, and in-depth studies aimed at bridging the gap between rigorous research and grassroots reality in Bihar.

Policy Brief
Mukhyamantri Balika Cycle Yojana

Mukhyamantri Balika Cycle Yojana: Education, Mobility, and Empowerment

An evaluation of the Mukhyamantri Balika Cycle Yojana launched in 2006, demonstrating how targeted bicycle transfers increased girls' secondary school enrolment by 32% and narrowed the gender gap.

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BRAIN Research Team
Jun 28, 2026
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Women Empowerment

Numbers and Narrative: Women in Bihar

A detailed look at how women in Bihar transformed from "silent voters" to political kingmakers through grassroots empowerment and legislative reservation.

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Shikha Swaraj
Jun 28, 2026