Reports & Papers

March 19, 2024

Voter Awareness and Literacy Among Youth: A Study of College Electoral Literacy Clubs in Thiruvananthapuram

Since India’s first election in 1951, the electorate has made significant progress. In 2019, voter turnout reached an all-time high at 67.4%, with a remarkable gender parity. Several factors contributed to this achievement, including the introduction of SVEEP (Systematic Voters’ […]
March 14, 2024

Tobacco control — here’s an alternative agenda for India on harm reduction

India, in its act of imposing a ban on e-cigarettes in 2019, failed to make the distinction between the different classes of products. While in the finance bill of 2021, the government acknowledged the distinction between traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes and […]
March 13, 2024

Focus Group Discussion on Decriminalisation of Business Laws in Kerala

A focus group discussion was organised by the Kerala Management Association (KMA) in partnership with the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) on ‘Decriminalisation of Business Laws in Kerala’ on March 1, 2024 at the Management House, Kochi.The discussion was […]
March 11, 2024

Navigating Urban Challenges: A Journey through Surat’s Road Safety Landscape

In January 2024, an alarming news article shook me to the core, describing the tragic death of a 16-year-old schoolboy in Surat after being hit by a bus. According to the article, prior to this incident, a 23-year-old worker was […]
March 8, 2024

CPPR Dialogue| Insights into Change: Recent Trends in India’s Female Labour Force Participation

In the 2023 annual Gender Gap Report by the World Economic Forum (WEF), India saw an advancement in its ranking, now positioned at 127 out of 146 countries, marking an improvement of eight places compared to the previous year. However, […]
March 6, 2024

A comprehensive exploration of Shared Auto Services in Kochi

The report delves into the introduction of shared mobility, particularly the use of small vehicles catering to the unique transportation landscape of Kochi. Addressing the challenges posed by narrow roads and limited public transport access, our findings emphasize the significance […]
March 6, 2024

The India-Biden Question: What would a second-term mean for New Delhi?

Soham Deshmukh, Research Intern (International Relations), Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) Key Takeaways The potential for a second Biden administration ushers in a period of both promise and uncertainty for India-US relations. While the foundation of shared strategic objectives, […]
March 5, 2024

CPPR Dialogue |കേരളത്തിലെ പൊതുഗതാഗത സംവിധാനം ആൾ ഇന്ത്യ ടൂറിസ്റ്റ് പെർമിറ്റിന്റെ പശ്ചാത്തലത്തിൽ

നഗരവത്കരണത്തിന്റെ നട്ടെല്ലാണ് പൊതുഗതാഗത സംവിധാനം എന്നത്. ഈ വികസന പാതയിലെ ഒരു സുപ്രധാന ചവിട്ടുപടിയാണ് ഓൾ ഇന്ത്യ ടൂറിസ്റ്റ് പെർമിറ്റ് ആക്ട് (എഐടിപി). റിട്ട. സീനിയർ ഡെപ്യൂട്ടി ട്രാൻസ്‌പോർട്ട് കമ്മീഷണർ ശ്രീ ബി ജെ ആൻ്റണി എഐടിപിയുടെ പശ്ചാത്തലത്തിൽ കേരളത്തിൻ്റെ പൊതുഗതാഗതത്തെക്കുറിച്ച് ചർച്ച ചെയ്യുന്നു.
March 4, 2024

Webinar | Human and Climate Security Threats in the Indo-Pacific: Scope for India-US Maritime Partnership

ABOUT THE TOPIC The shared security interests of India and the US, along with their geopolitical significance, underscore the importance of the strategic partnership in the Indo-Pacific region. The growing partnership between India and the USA in the Indo-Pacific region […]
March 4, 2024

ഈ കുട്ടികൾ പഠിക്കാൻ മറുനാട് തേടുന്നതെന്ത്?​

CPPR’s Youth Leadership Fellowship 2023 fellow Cyril Sebastian’s study on Kerala’s student migration is featured in the news | News published on Kerala Kaumudi (04-03-2024) ധനമന്ത്രി കെ.എൻ. ബാലഗോപാൽ ഇത്തവണത്തെ സംസ്ഥാന ബഡ്ജറ്റിൽ വ്യക്തമാക്കിയത്, കൂടുതൽ തൊഴിലവസരങ്ങളും സൗകര്യങ്ങളും നൽകി യുവാക്കളെ സംസ്ഥാനത്തു തന്നെ പിടിച്ചുനിറുത്തുന്നതിലാണ് […]
February 29, 2024

Kerala must prioritise a gender policy audit

Overcoming gender stereotyping requires a concerted effort to shift societal perceptions, offering women the space to pursue personal and career aspirations freely Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s February 22 call for a gender audit has reignited the conversation on women’s labour participation, […]
February 27, 2024

Case Study on Pattambi Municipality Waste Management Practices, Challenges and Strategies

Waste management is an ever-pressing concern for municipalities across the globe, and Pattambi Municipality, nestled along the banks of the Bharathapuzha river in the Palakkad District of Kerala, India, is no exception. This case study, by CPPR’s Urban Fellow Noorbina […]
February 26, 2024

Why Kerala Youth are Migrating | Study Abroad | Cyril Sebastian | YLF

CPPR Youth Leadership Fellow Cyril Sebastian talking about his project and Kerala student migration on Myfin Point Media. Views expressed by the author are personal and need not reflect or represent the views of the Centre for Public Policy Research.
February 26, 2024

Kerala KHADI and the Way Forward

In the Kerala budget 2024, “an amount of ₹ 14.80 crore is earmarked for the various activities related to Khadi and Village industries, the traditional industry which provides direct employment to around 14,000 people in weaving and spinning sectors”. The […]
February 26, 2024

Do welfare fund boards in Kerala maximise welfare benefits?

Kerala’s budget for 2024-25 was presented amidst the economic stress that the state grapples with. The finance minister, in the budget speech, criticised the hostile attitude of central government towards the state, he feels has contributed to its current financial […]