'Fiscal Effects of 'Shakti Scheme' in the Government of Karnataka' is a research report from the Fiscal Policy Institute of Govt of Karnataka. The report is from 2024 and by Dr. Anusha Sangondimath, Research Fellow at FPI

"Beyond Free Rides: A multi-state assessment of women's bus fare subsidy schemes in urban India" is a multi-state study by the Sustainable Mobility Network evaluates the differential impact of three policy models across ten Indian cities - full fare subsidies (Delhi, Bangalore, Hubli-Dharwad), partial subsidies (Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur), and no subsidies (Kolkata, Durgapur, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram) - to assess which policy model most effectively strengthens women’s mobility, economic agency, and access to urban opportunities. Publication date: July, 2025 Research Conceptualization and Design: Sustainable Mobility Network, Purpose, Asar, OMI Foundation, Citizen Consumer and Civic Action Group (CAG), Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) India, SafetiPin, The Urban Catalysts, Young Leaders for Active Citizenship (YLAC), Bengawalk, Parisar, Waatavaran, Sensing Local, SwitchON Foundation, Raahgiri Foundation, Compartment S4, Council for Active Mobility, (CFAM), Janaagraha. Research undertaken by: Nikore Associates Report Designer: Medha Priya