Foundation for Responsive Governance (ResGov)

Using seven years of daily treasury data from one state, we examine what these data reveal about treasury cash management efficiency, and its fiscal implications in India. Read the whole paper here: resgov.org/resources/borr… #PublicFinance #FiscalPolicy #SubnationalFinance

💰 India’s sub-national governments routinely manage cash flows of thousands of crores. Our latest paper builds on a simple, powerful idea: treasury cash management can be framed as an intertemporal optimisation problem subject to institutional and regulatory constraints.

This experience was a reminder that systems are constantly evolving and that small improvements can make a meaningful difference.” #Governance #PublicPolicy #ResGov #RTI

That day, I felt joy not merely from having received the information we had requested, but seeing how a small interaction helped strengthen an administrative process.

1/ At ResGov, we study how administrative systems actually work for citizens and frontline officials. Our team member @Uday Shankar Kumar’s account of a Right to Information request brought this dynamic into focus for us. 🧵

💼 Research Associate - Action Labs Application Deadline: Rolling basis - apply soon! Learn more and apply: resgov.org/careers/resear… If you know someone who’d be a great fit, please tag or share. #Hiring #ResearchAssociate #PublicPolicy #Governance #DataForGood #PolicyCareers

📢 We’re hiring! We are excited to announce two openings for Research Associates to join our team. 💼 Research Associate - Public Finance Application Deadline: May 25, 2026 Learn more and apply: resgov.org/careers/resear…

What we’re building through this programme: chatbot solutions that improve access to administrative data and learning resources for block-level officers in Meghalaya. Grateful to the Glific team and fellow participants for such a collaborative space! #GlificAccelerator2026

We’re excited to be part of GLIFIC’s AI Chatbot Accelerator 2026!🤝 @Res_Gov's Sidharth Santhosh joined nonprofit practitioners from across India to explore how AI-enabled WhatsApp chatbots can strengthen programme delivery and better support communities. #TechForGood

This is a unique opportunity to learn from experienced team members who collaborate with government bodies, civil society, and communities to strengthen accountable governance. Learn more and apply here: resgov.org/careers/intern… #InternshipOpportunity #Internship #Governance

🔔Internship opportunity at @Res_Gov! Location: Remote / Delhi-based Duration: 6–8 weeks We are building a public-facing content series to raise awareness of governance systems & citizen-facing processes.

🌫️ India’s National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) just passed its deadline, with mixed results. @AvaniKapur and Pritika Malhotra unpack lessons from NCAP, and what it will take to design effective air pollution governance strategies for our latest blog: resgov.org/resources/reth…

It compares statutory provisions and judicial interpretations across five states and examines emerging policy approaches in Odisha and Rajasthan, offering practical suggestions to strengthen the rural–urban transition framework. 🔗resgov.org/resources/rura…

As India urbanises, these transitions are inevitable, but their ability to strengthen governance depends on clear, citizen-centric frameworks. Our report examines how India’s existing legal and institutional frameworks are shaping these transitions.

🏛️ Excited to have been part of @PuneIntCentre's 'Transitioning Phases of Governance' roundtable earlier this month, and to engage with researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to address these important questions and connect them to a broader, ongoing dialogue.