Year:             2016 – 2017
Coverage:      Uttar Pradesh 
Longitudinal Ageing Study in India provide a comprehensive evidence base on the health and wellbeing of elderly population in India. The latest (1^th round) of LASI was conducted in the year 2016-17. RDI was given the responsibility of conducting the survey in the state of Uttar Pradesh.  This CAPI based study was conducted in 30 districts of the state with a sample of 4000 households.
A month of training was provided by RDI to the field researchers to conduct the interviews as well as performing anthropometric and bio marker tests.

Year:               2015 – 2016
Coverage:      Nagaland and Mizoram
National Family Health Surveys (NFHS) primarily serve to provide essential data on health & family welfare for policy making and planning and throw light on important emerging health and family welfare issues such as fertility, infant and child mortality, the practice of family planning, maternal and child health, reproductive health, nutrition, anaemia, utilization and quality of health etc.

The latest (4^th round) of NFHS was conducted in the year 2015-16. RDI was given the responsibility of conducting the survey in the states of Mizoram and Nagaland.  The CAPI based survey was conducted in all the districts of the state with a sample of 11,180 households in each state.
A moth of training was provided by RDI to the field researchers to conduct the interviews as well as performing anthropometric and bio marker tests.

Year:               2015-16
Location:       Uttar Pradesh

Sample size- A total of 3398 Government and Private health facilities.
Aim of the study was to map the availability and accessibility of maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) services in Public and Private Health Service units.
To identify gaps in infrastructure, Human Resource, Equipment, drugs and supplies related to MNCH services. To develop a GIS map of health facilities of districts and to provide information on geographical distribution and the range of health services provided by these health facilities. The study using semi-structured interview schedule and GPS devices.RDI has conducted the study for State Innovations in Family Planning Services Project Agency (SIFPSA), Lucknow.

Year:               2015
Coverage:      Uttar Pradesh

Sample size- 36 districts of Uttar Pradesh with a samples of 2000 interviews in each phase.
The purpose of SAGE was to collect data on a broad range of self-reported assessments of health and well-being over time. A standardized approach was used to collect an individual’s self-ratings of health.
Biomarker and Anthropometric tests were conducted. These tests included Vision test, Blood Pressure, Grip strength test, Verbal recall test, Digit span test, Lung function test etc. The survey used vignettes to measure the opinion of respondents on a standard form.
A month long training was provided by RDI to field researchers to conduct the interviews and tests..
It was a longitudinal study conducted in the year 2007 and subsequently in 2015 in 9 states of India. International Institute of Population Sciences (IIPS) was the nodal agency and World Health Organization (WHO) was the knowledge partner.

Year:             2013 – 2014
Coverage:      Bihar

Sample size- 35,000 households (anthropometric and bio marker tests were conducted amongst all the eligible members of the households.)
The survey aimed at collecting information on nutritional status of women & children prevalence of anemia among women & children, prevalence of hypertension and abnormal fasting blood glucose among women and men 18 years. Bio marker as well as anthropometric tests were done during the survey.
A team of doctors and paramedics was selected by RDI to conduct this survey in 20 districts of Bihar.

Year:                 2012
Coverage:        Bihar
In this endeavour, RDI conducted this study in Bihar to help design a behaviour change communication program for Hero’s Project, Mumbai. The study aimed at understanding and analyzing Communities’ own perspective and orientation towards health seeking behaviour and identifying the effective medium of communication needed for the same.
The study was qualitative and was conducted in 3 districts of Bihar. The findings of the study helped in designing the BCC program by Hero’s project in the state

Year:               2010 – 2013
Coverage:      Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Orissa
RDI conducted Post survey audit of Annual Health Survey in 5 states with a sample size of 1, 35,000 households in 5 states to provide unbiased and objective feedback about the coverage of households and the survey as a whole. The Post Survey Audit entailed administering a shorter version of questionnaire of Annual health survey to the same respondents selected for Annual health Survey. The village or urban wards was the primary sampling unit and every alternate household in the primary unit was to be visited for the audit by the field team of RDI.
The survey was conducted in a phased manner for three years consecutively (2010-12).The study was commissioned by Office of Registrar General of India, Ministry of Home Affairs.

Year:             2010-11        
Coverage:    Arunachal Pradesh
A Communication needs assessment study was conducted to identify the most effective messages and appropriate channels for communicating with target audience related to prevention of HIV/AIDS.
The study was both quantitative and qualitative in nature and commissioned by Arunachal Pradesh States Aids Control Society.

Year:            2010               
Coverage:   Delhi & NCR
The study aimed at assessing the socio economic security and well -being of the human resources employed in the health sector. The study also entailed examining as to how organizations and employees in the health sector promote both the capacity of the organization to respond to changes in demand for hospital services.
The study was quantitative, and commissioned by Monash University, Australia.

Year:              2010
Coverage:       Bihar

Sample size- 12,600 households adopting qualitative and quantitative approach.

Pathfinder International initiated a project entitled “Prachar” in the state of Bihar to empower young couples and adolescents to adopt healthy reproductive behaviors in various phases.
RDI conducted a baseline survey in the phase III of Prachar project to compare the pre-intervention levels of indicators in intervention and comparison blocks. The study helped in developing the integrated package of Reproductive Health and Family Planning communication and services in the intervention blocks alongwith providing feedback to all stake holders.

Year:           2009-10          
Coverage:  Uttar Pradesh
The objective of the study was to list all private health service providers (both allopathic and ISMP) and collect information on family planning products and services provided by the service providers;
The study also aimed at assessing quality of family planning services/ products being provided and estimate the family planning client load at the service provider level;
Apart from this, the study explored the willingness of service providers in providing additional family planning products and services in future and their linkages with social marketing agencies.Study was commissioned by Futures Group International.

Year:            2009-10         
 Coverage:  Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka
The study was a KAB; to assess the knowledge, awareness, attitude and stigma associated with Tuberculosis patients. The study entailed interviewing TB patients as well as their care takers and other people residing in the vicinity.
The study was commissioned by International foundation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).

Year:               May, 2009 – Sep, 2009
Coverage:      Rajasthan
The study was conducted in Rajasthan with the objective to evaluate the role of ASHA Sahayogini under Janani Suraksha Yojana in increasing institutional deliveries and Counseling to mothers after delivery covering all aspects PNC, breastfeeding, new born care and contraception.  One of the main objectives of the study also included to assess the availability of medical officers in 24/7 PHCs and to analyze the fund flow mechanism of ASHA.
The study was conducted in 9 districts of Rajasthan.It was commissioned by Department of

Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of Rajasthan.

Year:            2009-10         
Coverage:   Uttar Pradesh
A voucher system was initiated in some of the private hospitals in Uttar Pradesh wherein, the poor people identified in the slum areas were provided with vouchers with the help of which they could avail services at these hospitals free of cost.
The study aimed at identifying the problems faced in obtaining vouchers and quality of services being provided to the beneficiaries under the voucher system;
It was a quantitative study. The study was commissioned by Futures Group International.

Year:               2016 – 2017
Location:        Uttar Pradesh
Aim of the study was to assess the impact, quality and effectiveness of the IPC campaigns and identify the gaps if any. Another major aim was to evaluate the extent of reach/exposure and relevance for each target groups specific to the campaign. Study determined the increase in awareness and effectiveness of campaign in different target groups. The study adopted quantitative research tools and covered 11875 rural households. The study was commissioned by Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited (BECIL).

Year: 2015 to 2022 (Yearly monitoring)
Location:             Haryana, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Gujarat, Tripura, Meghalaya, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir
The ministry of Rural Development, Ministry of Drinking water & Sanitation and Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India, for monitoring of rural Development  Programmes. The ministry of Rural Development, Ministry of Drinking water & Sanitation and Ministry of
Panchayati Raj, Government of India, for monitoring of rural Development  Programmes. The ministry enthrust National Level Monitors for the monitoring of rural development programmes [MGNREGS, DAY-NRLM, DDUGKY, PMAY(G), NSAP, PMGSY, DILRMP, PMKSY (Watershed Component), NRDWP, SBM(G), Basic Verification of Panchayat etc.].
RDI being institutional NLM conducts monitoring to assess the performance of the programmes in terms of achieving its objectives, determining whether the programme inputs are well utilized, for identifying problems facing the community and finding solutions through existing programmes, for ensuring all activities are carried out properly by the right people and in time,
determining the appropriateness of programme planning for achieving its objectives.

10 GPs from each district are selected and all the PRI officials, district level officials, beneficiaries of the programmes are interviewed. The response of the beneficiaries helps government for planning and regularization of budget allocation.

Year:                     2011
Location:             Haryana, Meghalaya, Mizoram & Tripura
SECC-2011 is a study of socio economic status of rural and urban households and allows ranking of households based on predefined parameters. SECC 2011 has three census components which were conducted by three separate authorities but under the overall coordination of Department of Rural Development in the Government of India.
In order to monitor the selection process of the list of Socio-Economic and Caste the Ministry of Drinking water & Sanitation, Government of India, has entailed the concurrent monitoring process of SECC to cover one percent of all EBs in rural areas.
RDI has conducted the study in all the districts of 4 states as Independent Monitoring Agency to ensure that the data has been collected accurately irrespective of all the socio economic status of the household and for ensuring the transparency in the SECC list that has been prepared.

Year:                     2011
Location:             Haryana
Government of India (GOI) has been promoting sanitation coverage in a campaign mode to ensure better health and quality of life for people in rural India. To add vigour to its implementation, GOI launched an award based Incentive Scheme for fully sanitized and open defecation free Gram Panchayats, Blocks, Districts and States called “Nirmal Gram Puraskar”
(NGP) in October 2003 and gave away the first awards in 2005 as a component of its flagship scheme Total Sanitation Campaign (TSC).
The Ministry of Drinking water & Sanitation, Government of India, had awarded RDI to conduct a survey for Nirmal Gram Puraskar in 8 districts of Haryana. The main objective of the study was to assess the condition of sanitation and drinking water facilities in 378 villages of the selected districts. The findings of the study helped the government for planning & resource
allocation in the state.

Year:                     2008
Location:             Rajasthan
SGSY being the premier Govt. of India scheme designed to address the poverty, the Govt. of Rajasthan in order to strengthen the scheme in state sanctioned the study to review the implementation and outcome of SGSY and the roadmap ahead. The government of Rajasthan with an objective to assess the physical and financial progress, as well as qualitative observation on the effectiveness of the programme in 16 districts covering 48 blocks and 240 villages. The study entailed in finding the new in initiatives and innovations in SGSY and development of roadmap of SGSY for the state for the next five years for the state. Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Government of Rajasthan had given contract to RDI for performing the work.

Year:                     2008
Location:             Rajasthan
RDI had conducted a study to evaluate the National Rural Employment Guarantee Programme with an objective weather the scheme is being implemented as per the prescribed guidelines of quality of work, vigilance & accountability mechanism set up under the provision of the act,
level of awareness among the public and beneficiaries about the provision of the scheme, verification of wages as compared to the minimum wages, impact of the scheme on the lives of beneficiaries and the overhead expenses.
Centre for Good Governance, Government of Rajasthan has awarded the study to RDI.

Year:                     2016
Location:             Rajasthan
Process monitoring and assessment of any scheme being a effective tool for the proper implementation of any development scheme.
The Directorate of Economics and Statistics (DES), Government of Rajasthan, sanctioned a project  in order to assess the status of MGNREGA work and satisfaction of job card holders in the implementation of the scheme.The water and sanitation which would include status of construction of toilets and its use and availability of drinking water and it’s quality.
To assess the status of services on Atal Seva Kendra; status of payment of Palanharyojna, pension & Scholarship scheme; status of opening of Aanganwadicentres and the nursery and Preschools running by it;  availability of G.S.S. seeds & fertilizers and its distribution process, mal practices and satisfaction level of farmers;  and condition of rural roads and it’s
sustainability. RDI has conducted the study in all the 33 districts of Rajasthan covering a sample size of 21000 Households which has helped Government of Rajasthan for planning new strategies and policies.

Year:                     2007
Location:             Rajasthan
In order to assess the skill training programme and the socio-economic impact of the scheme, The Centre for Good Governance, Government of Rajasthan has awarded RDI to conduct a study entitled, ”An evaluation of skill training programmes for livelihood promotion under Rajasthan mission on livelihood”.
The main objective to assess the strength and problems of skill development programmes. It also assessed remedial measures for overcoming problems/difficulties and the efficacy of existing skill training programmes, training institutes and industry interface. For tracking the livelihood of trainees and physical and financial progress of the programme.

Year:                     2003-04
Location:             Haryana, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh
RDI has conducted a study for Ministry of Rural Development, Government of Haryana with an objective of the assignment to assess the impact of RD programmes in the districts.

In order to assess the impact of RD programmes, RDI has entailed Physical and Financial performance of the schemes, the socio-economic status of local people and suggested remedial measures required for both policy and spatial areas.
The study covered 1800 households in 120 villages of 12 blocks of Rohtak, Karbianglong and West Siang districts of Haryana, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

Year:                     2003
Location:             Bihar
The Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India has entailed RDI to conduct concurrent evaluation of SGRY scheme in 12 districts of Bihar.
In order to assess the objectives of the study namely the status of quality of assets created and physical and financial performance of the scheme, RDI has conducted the study.
The study also emphasizes on improvement of employment and living conditions of people below poverty line, the empowerment of Panchayati Raj at all the three tiers. The study helped the government to brought necessary changes in the policy and strategy adopted for future improvements.

Year:               2012
Location:        Delhi
The study was conducted to identify the socio economic structure of JJ clusters in Delhi. The aim of the study was to assess number of people and households in JJ settlements/JJ clusters so as to implement development & resettlement programs. The study also aimed at identifying the affordability of the residents for housing and housing finance.
Suitable housing and related indicators were developed. One of the main objectives of the study was to identify the condition of existing social infrastructure such as health, education and social welfare / development programs being implemented in the area and understand people’s perception of their problems & aspirations. The study was conducted in 77,156 households.
The study was commissioned by Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board, Govt. of Delhi.

Year:               2010 – 2011
Location:        Bihar
The Study objective was to assess the availability of infrastructure and basic services in the slum area. Socio-economic aspects, environmental aspects and land ownership of slum were identified. AutoCAD maps were also prepared of the slums identifying the boundaries and marking the dwelling units.
The Study was conducted in 28 towns of Bihar. Quantitative research methods were adopted. Finding of the study helped in identify the infrastructure and basic services available to the slum people. It also helped in identifying the areas that need further improvement. The study was commissioned by IPE (India) and WSP International (UK).

Year:               2009
Location:        Bihar
Aim of the study was to assess the socio-economic impact due to construction of bridges in rural Bihar. Quantitative research methodology was used and Semi structured interviews were conducted amongst the selected people residing near the bridge area.
A total of 6,000 households were covered for the study. The findings of the study helped in identifying the impact of bridge construction on the overall development of the people. The study was commissioned by Bihar Rajya Pul Nigam Ltd.

Year:               2008
Location:        Rajasthan
An evaluation study was conducted to evaluate as well as to find out the impact of the scheme of low property registration fees for women, mainly in terms of increase in number of property registrations by women and its subsequent impact on women empowerment.
The study adopted both quantitative & qualitative research tools and covered 7 districts of Rajasthan. Women beneficiaries and  key – informants were selected to identify the actual impact .
The study was commissioned by Centre for Good Governance, Government of Rajasthan.

Year:               Nov’ 1999 – Apr’ 2000
Location:        Andhra Pradesh
The main objective of the study was to explore reasons for the suicide committed by the cotton farmers. The study was conducted in four districts of Andhra Pradesh.
Mapping exercise was undertaken to assess the land ownership, and income-generating activities of the farmers. Study adopted both quantitative & qualitative methods. Focus group discussions were conducted amongst farmers to identify the actual reasons responsible for suicide.
The study was commissioned by Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India.

Year:               Oct’ 2003 – Mar’ 2004
Location:        Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Uttaranchal, & Orissa
The objective of the study was to assess the functioning and effectiveness of the public distribution system in 5 states of India. Response and implementation of the then newly introduced ‘Antyodaya’ scheme were also identified.
Study adopted both quantitative & qualitative methods. A total of 4000 Households were covered in 10 districts of Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Uttaranchal, & Orissa. The study was commissioned by Ministry of Food, Consumer Affairs, & PDS, Govt. of India.

Year:               March, 2013 – Sep, 2013
Coverage:      Assam, Bihar, Haryana, J&K, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal

The aim of the study was to understand the impact of scholarship scheme on target group alongwith assessing the level of awareness of major stakeholders regarding the scheme. The findings of the study helped to identify the awareness of scheme amongst students and its impact on their overall academic development. The study adopted both quantitative and qualitative method. Indepth interviews were conducted with the beneficiaries and service providers.
The study was commissioned by Ministry of Minority Affairs, GOI.

Year:               March, 2013 – Sep, 2013
Coverage:      Assam, Bihar, Haryana, J&K, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal
The aim of the study was to understand the impact of scholarship scheme on target group alongwith assessing the level of awareness of major stakeholders regarding the scheme. The findings of the study helped to identify the awareness of scheme amongst students and its impact on their overall academic development.
The study adopted both quantitative and qualitative method. Indepth interviews were conducted with the beneficiaries and service providers. A total of 2880 beneficiaries were selected for the study across 12 states. The study was commissioned by Ministry of Minority Affairs, GOI.

Year:               March, 2013 – Sep, 2013
Coverage:      Assam, Bihar, Haryana, J&K, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal
The aim of the study was to understand the impact of scholarship scheme on target group alongwith assessing the level of awareness of major stakeholders regarding the scheme. The findings of the study helped to identify the awareness of scheme amongst students and its impact on their overall academic development.
The study adopted both quantitative and qualitative method. Indepth interviews were conducted with the beneficiaries and service providers. A total of 2880 beneficiaries were selected for the study across 12 states. The study was commissioned by Ministry of Minority Affairs, GOI.

Year:              Nov, 2012 – April, 2013
Coverage:     Rajasthan
To evaluate the effectiveness of Resource Rooms and Home Based Education, RDI conducted a study for Rajasthan Council for Elementary Education (Rajasthan). Aim of the study was to evaluate the quality of services provided to the CWSN (children with special needs) in Resource Rooms and Home based education and its impact with reference to improvement in their “daily
living activities”. One of the major objectives of the study was to assess the functioning of Resource Rooms.
The study was conducted across 11 districts of Rajasthan.

Year:               Mar, 2012 – Jun, 2013
Coverage:      Rajasthan
A study on utility of Science & mathematics kits in school was conducted with an aim to understand the usage of kits in teaching-learning processes and the perception of teachers & students towards the kits in the school. During the study, RDI covered schools from 5 districts of Rajasthan.  Systematic random sampling was adopted and observations were made to
understand the status of kit’s availability in the schools of Rajasthan. The findings of the study helped in identifying the impact of mathematics and science kits in the learning process for students.
The study was commissioned by Rajasthan Council of elementary education.

Year:               2009
Coverage:      Rajasthan
The study was an evaluation of the scheme of transport voucher being provided to students in the schools of Rajasthan.  The main objective of the study was to find out total number of beneficiaries in the educational institutes of selected districts of the state and to find out their awareness about the programme. The study also focused in finding out applications received,
sanctioned, distributed and pending in the schools. Analysis of the actual distribution of transport vouchers against the eligible candidates along
with verification from the registered beneficiaries was also done. RDI also assessed the utilization of the transport vouchers in the selected districts and reviewed the difficulties in distribution of transport vouchers. Study was conducted in 9 districts of Rajasthan and adopted quantitative research tools.
The study was commissioned by CGG, Rajasthan.

Year:               May, 2008
Coverage:      Rajasthan
In order to understand the effect of teachers’ absenteeism on children at primary level, RDI conducted a study in 9 districts of Rajasthan. The study was commissioned by Centre for Good Governance, Govt. of Rajasthan. The study adopted the quantitative as well as qualitative approach. Focus group discussions were also conducted amongst parents to get the in- depth knowledge of the impact.

Year:              Jan, 2008
Coverage:     Rajasthan
The objective of the study was to evaluate and assess the facilities available in Tribal Area Development hostels in Rajasthan. The assessment included the infrastructure and other facilities.
The study was conducted in 7 districts of the state. Quantitative research tools were adopted to identify the areas that need further improvements. The study was commissioned by Centre for Good Governance, Govt. of Rajasthan. The findings of the study helped in assessing the gaps in the facilities available in TAD hostels.

Year:              Jan, 2008
Coverage:     Rajasthan
The objective of the study was to evaluate and assess the facilities available in social welfare hostels of Rajasthan. Students from social welfare hostels in 10 districts of Rajasthan namely Banswara, Barmer, Bhilwara, Bikaner, Dholpur, Jaisalmer, Jhalawar, Nagaur, Sri Ganganager and Udaipur were covered.

A quantitative research methodology was adopted to identify the areas that need further improvements. The findings of the study helped in knowing the facilities available in social welfare hostels in Rajasthan. The study was commissioned by Centre for Good Governance, HCM RIPA, Govt. of Rajasthan.

Year:              Nov, 2006 – May, 2007
Coverage:     Uttar Pradesh
This was a cohort study with an aim to estimate district-wise grade V completion rate over five years of primary cycle.  Also estimation of districts-wise cohort dropout, repetition and transfer rates of grade I cohort was done. One of the major objectives of the study was to find out gender and social disparities in completion, dropout and repetition rates in rural and urban
areas. Gross enrollment ratio and net enrollment ratio was calculated. Cohort Drop-out, repetition and transfer rate in primary schools were also identified.
RDI covered nearly 5,000 schools in the state.. Quantitative research methodology was adopted. Finding of the study helped in to identify the reasons for drop-out and repetition in primary schools.
The study was commissioned by SIEMAT.

Year:               2006 – 2007
Coverage:      Rajasthan
The study was commissioned by Department of Rural Development and Panchayathi Raj, Govt. of Rajasthan with an aim to find out the impact of Mid Day Meal Scheme on beneficiaries. Study involved interviewing more than 4000 beneficiaries and 1500 service providers in 7 districts of Rajasthan. Both qualitative and quantitative research methods were adopted to get better
understanding in terms of quality of food, quantity of food etc.
Focus group discussions and in-depth interviews were conducted amongst service providers to understand their perception regarding key issues related to the scheme. Finding of the study helped in assessing the impact of the scheme to beneficiaries.

Year:               July, 2002
Coverage:      Uttar Pradesh
In order to identify the community perception towards its own role in functioning of primary school, RDI conducted a study in two districts of Uttar Pradesh.  Main objective of the study was to assess the facilities provided in the primary schools. Opinion of teachers and parents were also taken during the study period. Quantitative method was adopted to identify the community’s view.
The findings of the study helped in identifying any improvement needed in the services
provided and current status of facilities available in the school.
The study was commissioned by SIEMAT, Dept. of Education, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh.