Research Lab
Rural Action Lab is a social development organization devoted to support, promote and nurture sustainable growth, research and social development for the empowerment of communities and institutions through collaborative action. We are dedicated to delivering high quality survey operations through innovative survey planning, data collection and methodological research. We conduct general population surveys of all kinds and have experience of working across different geographies and demography with interviewing subsets of general population. RAL performs multi-lingual and cross-cultural surveys and specializes in difficult or hard-to- reach populations of all types.
Impact of COVID- 19 lockdown on Agricultural Incomes
The scarcity of farm inputs, disruptions in market access, shortage of labor as well as a slump in demand is having adverse impacts on the farm as well as non-farm incomes of rural communities. We have launched an initiative where we are trying to get a state-wise idea of this impact focusing on crops grown in diverse regions within the states. We hope to use the data collected for formulating policies and initiatives that would help the rural communities in mitigating the economic consequences of COVID 19.
Mapping out the economic and nutritional vulnerabilities
Vulnerable, marginalized, and oppressed sections of rural communities are facing acute economic and nutritional vulnerabilities. We have launched a Countrywide survey of such communities and are trying to cover the socio-cultural nuances the Indian rural society presents. We are specifically looking at the concerns of historically opressed castes, women, children, and old age segments of rural society. We would be using the findings to formulate a section specific interventions.
availability, awareness, and accessibility of financial schemes and products for agriculture technology and infrastructure
The objective of the research funded by SELCO Foundation and Catalyst Management Services, was to list the financial resources available for farmers to adopt technological appliances and also to understand the utilization patterns of the available financial resources by the farmers. Research took place in 5 states - Assam, Manipur, Jharkhand, Odisha and Karnataka.