Projects

This project examines the economic, health, and productivity costs of air pollution in India. Based on surveys of over 8,600 individuals across eight northern states, our research highlights the direct and indirect impacts of worsening air quality on different demographic groups. We explore how pollution disrupts work, school attendance, and overall well-being, with gender and age playing key roles in exposure and vulnerability.

Rapid nationwide survey of 4,957 respondents to determine the key factors families consider when selecting a school for their children across various socioeconomic demographics.

Nationwide rapid survey was conducted with 2,098 respondents to examine the usage patterns of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in India.

Insights from two rapid polls understanding potential user demographics and commuting pattern changes with the introduction of Mumbai Metro Line-3.

Rapid nationwide survey of 6,755 respondents across India to understand the primary modes of payment households use for hospitalisation expenses.

Rapid nationwide survey to assess the primary sources of news across various demographics in India

A study to identify gaps in governments’ capacity to design, implement and sustain digital public infrastructure

Artha Global supported the United Nations’ Universal DPI Safeguards Initiative Secretariat with stakeholder engagement, in-country implementation and knowledge curation to develop the Universal Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Safeguards Framework

This report unpacks the reason and the nature of rise in Female Labour Force Participation Rate (FLFPR) in rural India. Based on surveys of 2,381 women across four northern states, the report examines the effects of husband migration, wealth, and welfare schemes on rural women’s labour dynamics.

This report uncovers the severe health and economic impacts of heat exposure and inadequate cooling in India, revealing the disproportionate burden borne by its poorest citizens. Using rapid surveys, it quantifies how extreme heat affects daily life, health, and productivity, highlighting the stark inequalities in coping mechanisms.