The International Food Policy Research Institute, in collaboration with the University of Oxford, launched a study to evaluate the effect of sms-market news on farmers in the state of Maharashtra. The study was conducted by New Concept. The study will attempt to quantify, among others, the improvement, if any, in farmer prices.
The responsibilities included designing and finalization of sampling plan, finalization of tools, field planning, training, field management and data management (Including cleaning and delivery).
The study was conducted in 5 districts of Maharastra and covering 1000 households.