Projects
Welcome to the Projects page of Morsel Research and Development Pvt Ltd. Here, you can explore our diverse range of research and development projects, each designed to provide innovative solutions and insights. From large-scale surveys to targeted market studies, our projects demonstrate our commitment to excellence, data-driven decision-making, and impactful results. Discover how we bring research to life and drive meaningful change.
Spring Health Water – High Frequency Survey
The purpose of this survey is to understand your household’s health and your water use practices. MORSEL Did Listing, Baseline, Mudline, Endline and Follow Up Survey And Water Testing in Almost 2000 HH.
Location: Khurdha, Cuttack, Puri, Nayagarh, Ganjam And Jajapur In Odisha
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Understand the Drinking Water Status Of Rural Odisha
Alia Khan (Associate Director from University of Chicago Trust )
The objective of this activity is to conduct an study in Odisha to better understand the present status of drinking water in rural areas under single village piped water supply schemes. The exercise will encompass interviews, water quality tests, and…
Location: Rayagada and Kandhamal in Odisha
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Agricultural Practices and Flooding in Odisha” in Kendra pada and Jajapur District
This research study aims to collect information on the agricultural practices of farmers in Odisha. This Research will cover cropping, investment, and other farming practices. It will also cover the different schemes operating in the region and practices farmers have…
Location: Kendrapada & Jajapur Odisha
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Understand the Flooding effect and The Government Aids and Initiatives in Odisha
Suyash Nandgaonkar (Research Associate, from University Of Chicago (EPIC INDIA) )
This research study and survey on Flood affecting Odisha is being conducted to understand that the flood affecting and its perceptional measures and Government Schemes. MORSEL Collected Qualitative/FGD and KII Survey and did the transcription and analysis of the survey…
Location: Cuttack, Kendrapada and Jajapur
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School Curriculum and Decision Making
Dr. Andrew Francis-Tan (Senior Lecturer from National University of Singapore ) , Nikhitha Mary Mathew ( from Yale University ) , and Chitra Pratap
This research project investigates the relationship between school curricula, reading comprehension, and decision-making abilities among adults. The study aims to understand how educational content influences cognitive development and individual decision-making processes. Participants are invited to complete a brief anonymous survey,…
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Violence Exposure and Ethnic Identification: Evidence from Kashmir
Nicholas Sambanis (Professor from MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies, Yale University ) , and Gautam Nair (Assistant Professor from MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies, Yale University )
This research investigates how exposure to violence influences the way minority populations in conflict zones identify with their nation, ethnic group, or neighboring countries. Focusing on the Kashmir Valley—a region with a long-standing separatist and irredentist conflict—the study uses a…
Location: Kashmir
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Assessing the Journey: Long-Term Effects of Early Childhood Programs
Pamela Jervis (Assistant Professor from University of Chile ) , and Gianina Morales Suazo
Morsel is currently supporting the follow-up phase of a long-term research project on Early Childhood Development in rural Odisha. This project, led by researchers from the University of Chile and Yale University, evaluates the lasting impact of an early stimulation…
Location: Odisha
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Election Campaign Practices and Political Economy Factors: A Study of Electoral Strategies in India
Professor Ward Berenschot (Professor from KITLV ) , Dr. Vignesh Rajahmani (Professor from KITLV ) , and Dr. Sarthak Bagchi (Assistant Professor from Ahmedabad University )
Professor Ward Berenschot is a leading researcher in Southeast Asian and Indian politics, focusing on governance, and electoral processes. Dr. Vignesh Rajahmani is a postdoctoral research fellow specializing in Indian and Indonesian politics at KITLV-Leiden. Dr. Sarthak Bagchi is a…
Location: Odisha ,Andhra Pradesh, Haryana and Maharashtra
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Comparison of Venous and Capillary Blood Sample in Diagnosing Anemia in India.
Dr. Santosh Kumar (Associate Professor from University of Notre Dame ) , and Dr. Anna David (Assistant Professor from Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur )
This research project aims to compare two blood sampling methods—venous blood draw and capillary blood from finger pricks—to assess the accuracy of anemia diagnosis in India. The study will involve collecting and comparing hemoglobin levels using both methods to evaluate…
Location: Uttar Pradesh
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Enhancing Access to Justice for Marginalized Communities in India
Abdah Adam ( Senior Associate from Voluntas ) , and Shraiya Singh ( Senior Associate from Voluntas )
Morsel is proudly collaborating with Voluntas and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India on a significant project aimed at improving access to justice for marginalized communities across the country. This initiative is focused on identifying and addressing the barriers…
Location: Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Nagaland
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Impacts of Indoor and Outdoor Air Pollution on Community Health in Punjab
Anshika Kansal (Assistant Manager from Lung Care Foundation )
This project investigates the impacts of indoor and outdoor air pollution on community health in the Jalandhar and Phagwara blocks of Punjab. By combining quantitative surveys of 600 households with qualitative methods such as focus group discussions, in-depth interviews, and…
Location: Punjab-Ludhiana
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Rural Credit and Migration: A Study on India’s Brick Kiln Industry
Menna Bishop ( from University of Chicago ) , and . (" from University of Warwick, United Kingdom )
This project, conducted by the University of Chicago Trust, India, with support from the Data, Policy, and Innovation Centre in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, and the University of Warwick, United Kingdom, sought to explore the relationship between rural credit constraints and migration…
Location: Odisha
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