Introduction

LibTech India’s work in Karnataka focuses on strengthening access to welfare entitlements through field engagement, capacity building of civil society organisations, and analysis of implementation systems. The work emphasises identifying and addressing last-mile challenges in welfare delivery, particularly in underserved regions.

 

Work Context

The work in Karnataka is concentrated in regions where communities face barriers in accessing welfare schemes due to administrative complexity, digital requirements, and gaps in implementation.

LibTech India engages with these challenges through field-based work and by supporting local actors to navigate and respond to systemic issues.

 

Capacity Building of Civil Society Partners

A central component of the work in Karnataka is strengthening a network of civil society organisations working on welfare access.

Through training, tools, and ongoing support, partners are enabled to:

  • Identify and document issues in welfare delivery
  • Use administrative and field data effectively
  • Support communities in resolving beneficiary-level problems
  • Engage with local systems to improve implementation

 

Engagement with Local Systems

The work involves ongoing interaction with local administrative systems to understand how welfare programmes function in practice and where gaps arise.

Partners are supported in navigating processes, raising issues, and engaging with officials to resolve implementation challenges.

 

Field Engagement and Ground Work

Field engagement is a key part of the work in Karnataka, particularly in areas such as Raichur district. This includes:

  • Direct interaction with communities
  • Identification of barriers in accessing welfare schemes
  • Documentation of cases and patterns of exclusion

The work also draws on experiences from field-based support centres that assist communities in accessing entitlements and resolving issues.

 

Data and Public Outputs

LibTech India supports the use of administrative data and field evidence to generate insights into welfare delivery in Karnataka.

The work also contributes to broader understanding of challenges related to digital systems, payments, and access to entitlements across key programmes.

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Key Focus Areas

The work in Karnataka spans multiple welfare programmes, including:

  • MGNREGA
  • Social security pensions
  • Public Distribution System (PDS)
  • Issues related to digital payments and identity systems

 

Approach

The approach in Karnataka combines:

  • Capacity building of grassroots organisations
  • Field-based identification of issues
  • Use of administrative and MIS data
  • Problem-solving at the local level
  • Continuous engagement with implementation systems

 

Field Work and Engagement

LibTech India’s work in Karnataka is grounded in ongoing engagement with communities and partner organisations, including trainings, field visits, and support for accessing welfare entitlements.