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By Mukund P Unny
The practice of lending and borrowing is millenniums old. The concept of banking was incepted ever since humans started engaging in economic transactions of any kind. The banking system has evolved since then. We have well-established banks now in the 21st century-huge ones having more than $1 trillion in assets. The banking (or credit) sector is one that hold the reins of the world economy. Without the presence of a well-established credit-system, we cannot expect the economy to roll on. A dynamic banking system is essential for a thriving economy.
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By Vishnu Sreedharan
The Deputy Mayor is an official post indirectly elected from among the councillors for a term of five years. As the name suggests, the Deputy Mayor is the second in command to the Mayor and his/her main functions include substituting for the Mayor whenever he/she is absent from jurisdiction for more than 15 days, or if the office of the Mayor is vacant. The Deputy Mayor, due to his/her official position, is an ex-officio member and Chairperson of the Standing Committee of Finance and a member of the Steering Committee.
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By Venkitasubramanian Akshay
When it comes to healthcare, there are two Indias - a country that provides state of the art medical care to
middle-class Indians and attracts medical tourists; and another where a majority of its own citizens cannot afford
or even get access to basic healthcare.
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By Zeenab Aneez
All of India’s cities face an urban transport crisis. While issues such as poor connectivity, bad road quality, traffic congestion, air and noise pollution are constantly talked about, parking is seen as one having negligible effect on the quality of urban transport. The MV Asia study on parking in Mumbai shows that a car spends only 4 per cent of its life in motion and the remaining 96 per cent of the time it is parked (Mumbai Transformation Support Unit 2008). With the increasing trend in the growth of private vehicles, it is imperative that parking be seen as an important factor for making an efficient transportation system within our cities.
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By Bernard Galea
The purpose behind this report is to analyse the major provisions of the main legislation concerning waste in India. It is an examination of the provisions that would be relevant to companies and enterprises engaged in activities and industries which are capable of producing waste.
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By Pradipti Jayaram
Land is seen as providing a vital economic and social foundation for development. In India, land scarcity poses a huge barrier to all infrastructural development. Its efficient utilization plays a key role in increasing our agricultural output, conversely related to the incomes of the majority of our populace. Since India’s economy thrives primarily on agriculture, equitable distribution of land and secure land rights can be viewed as instrumental in empowering the urban and rural poor; to enable them to meet ongoing changes posed by a rapidly globalizing world.
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• A Report on the Market for Law Firms in Kochi, August 2010
By Harshita S
With rapid growth in the Indian economy, the need for lawyers and law firms is felt all the more. Kochi has been attracting quite a lot of business lately, and this it has been felt that there is a substantial market – numerous opportunities and several companies – for good international standard legal advice in Kochi. The legal industry today is set for fast track growth. And, thus , there is the need for an efficient and growth oriented law firm in the city. Thus a market study identifying the specific needs and expectations of those owning small and medium enterprises.
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• A study of Corporation System of Cochin, June 2010
By Vinod Dharmarajan
Corporation of Cochin is the municipal corporation that manages the Kochi. The City is divided into 71 administrative wards from which the members of the Council are elected. The Council headed by the Mayor manages the affairs of the City, aided by the Secretary who is appointed by the State Government. It consists of 13 wards, 2 municipalities and a Corporation.
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• The Pedestrian and the Road, February 2010By Parijata BharadwajRoad accidents have become a common occurrence and it is predicted that soon they will become the leading killers in today’s motorized world overtaking AIDS and Tuberculosis. The worst hit by these accidents are the pedestrians. This paper aims at providing a detailed analysis of the present legal position of the pedestrian in India and the need to make modifications. The paper draws a comparison between the laws present in other countries as well as the initiative taken by the world community as a whole. In the end the paper suggests a model charter of rights and duties for the pedestrian in India. Download >>
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• Reinventing Cochin Cycle Rally, December 2009
By Reinventing Cochin Team
Reinventing Cochin, one of the leading initiatives of CPPR working on areas of urban research, development and reforms, in pursuance of the same, sought to organize a campaign unlike any other - a Cycle Rally, to highlight the many problems commonly faced by cities globally such as the lack of green open spaces, the cluster and mayhem of city life, and the pollution the engulfs it all.
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• Access Audit Report on Subash Bose Park, Ernakulam, August 2009
By Sona Jose
Subash Bose Park at Ernakulam is a place where a lot of people come to spend their time relaxing from the busy schedules of life. An access audit of Subash Bose Park was conducted in which the access audit team came out with a report on the present situations of the buildings, observations, suggestions. The major things to alter or build are given at the end of the report. Download >>
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• Vyttila Mobility Hub Report, July 2009
By CPPR
Kochi, the commercial capital of Kerala, is one of the fastest growing two-tier metropolitan cities in India with a population of 13.55 lakh, including the Kochi Urban Agglomeration (KUA). The Kochi Urban Agglomeration comprises of Kochi Municipal Corporation, five municipalities, 15 Panchayats and a part of three Panchayats. The city has an area of 94.88 sq. km. Urban expansion during the past few decades outgrew the limits of Kochi City. The immediate hinterland of Kochi Port has been delineated as the Greater Kochi Region, which covers 731 sq. km- almost eight times the area of the city.o |
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• Pedestrian Friendly Shopping Plaza at M.G. Road, Kochi, June 2009
By J.Rekha Kammath
The study attempts to suggest a traffic free model for M.G. Road, for the stretch from Medical Trust Hospital up to Madhawa Pharmacy. This stretch has numerous shopping centres and eateries and entertainment centres on either sides of it. In addition, the stretch of road is very close to the proposed Vyttila bus terminal, at about a distance of 3 kilometres from the junction. Download >>
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• Efficient Waste Management in Schools, June 2009
By Nabila Haniph
The problem with garbage is that it's a sum zero game. Garbage has to go somewhere but nobody wants it in their backyard. It's as if trash is deposited in the garbage can and somehow it's supposed to disappear into some magic black hole. Problem is, there is no black hole. There isn’t even room for any more landfill. Download >>
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• Study on Muncipal Solid Waste Management in Kochi, October 2008By Ajay Justin OThis is a study on the waste management process carried out for the city by the Corporation of Cochin. The Study examines the existing waste management system in the Cochin City, critically study it, bring out the pros and cons and shall also submit certain suggestions soas to improve the efficiency of the existing system. Download >>
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A Pedestrian Audit is a species of the genus known as a Road Safety Audit; an initiative usually undertaken by governmental authorities to estimate the safety needs of the roads. It’s more than just a plain analysis. It seeks to ensure adherence to road safety rules and construction regulations, be a forum to showcase the opinions of all stakeholders, let authorities have a say and yet see how far one can hold them accountable in a non-confrontational manner. Pedestrians are everywhere.
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By Yashad DongolThis paper explores the importance of Public Private partnership in bringing about a sustainable urban development to the city of Kochi. There is lack of a proper strategy in implementing PPPs across the Kerala due to which urbanization of Cochin still has a long way to go to cope up with the economic activities which are dependent on infrastructure, such as power, telecom, roads, water supply and mass transportation, coupled with civic infrastructure, such as sanitation and solid waste management. Download >>
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• The Micro credit and Rural Micro enterprise scenarioin Kerala: A study on Kudumbashree', July 2008
By Shruthi CyriacThe activities of ‘NUTRIMIX’ PRODUCTION and GOAT REARING are studied in this paper. Nutrimix is a baby food supplement and Kudumbashree women are actively involved in the production and supply of this commodity to the ‘anganwadis’ (government nurseries) in the district. The costs and benefits of this enterprise are studied in detail and the problems that these women face Research Paper on Micro Credit and Rural Market enterprise have been discussed. The second enterprise, Goat rearing, has also been critically analysed in detail to find out the costs, benefits and problems. Download >>
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• The PDS System in Kerala:A Review, June 2008By Shruthi Cyriac, Vishishta Sam & Naomi JacobThe paper is an attempt to study the PDS system in Kerala-often referred to as the ‘Kerala Model’ of implementation of the food security programme which subsidises consumers and procures grain from farmers at prices higher than market prices for grain. Download >>
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• A Study on Floor Scale Index in Chennai, May 2008By Renjini RajagopalCities grow at an alarming rate, trying to accommodate the teaming millions within its urban embrace as the same millions clamor at its gates for salvation from the twin evils of impoverishment and unemployment. But, land has seized to be a flexible commodity. The author, Gladys Taber once said, ‘My own recipe for world peace is a little bit of land for everyone’... Download >>
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• Story of 1957 Education Bill in Kerala, May 2006By D. Dhanuraj
This paper traces the history and the scenario in which the Education Bill of 1957 was passed in Kerala and how the act was one of the reasons which led the to fall of the first democraticaly elected communist government of the state. Download >>
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• Conservation of Natural Springs in Western Ghats, March 2006
By D. Dhanuraj
This study is on the initiative of the Pazhakulam Service Society (PASSS) for the conservation of natural springs in order to use it as a source of safe drinking water. PASS situated at Pazhakulam near to Adoor, Kerala is active in various social activities. It has build up to 1500 schemes across Kerala and has widened the coverage of the accessibility of safe drinking water to rural people and brought the various actors in a provider group to a collective organ in the course of time. Download >>
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• Conservation of Fishery Resources in Pulicat Lake, February 2006
By D. Dhanuraj
This is an interesting study on community management of fishery resources in Pulicat Lake in India. Pulicat Lake is the second largest backwater lake in India.It lies almost parallel to the Bay of Bengal and covers an area about 461 square kilometres.
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• Drinking Water Utilisation- Olavanna shows the way, October 2005By D. DhanurajThis study follows the successful efforts of the villagers of Olavanna Gram Panchayat in Kozhikode district, Kerala in effective drinking water utilisation and tackling water scarcity. As a result, 60 small, water supply schemes are operational in Olavanna, of which 27 have been funded entirely by the local community and 33 are partially supported by the Gram Panchayat. Download >>
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• Our Common Future: South Asia, November 2008 Published by CPPR for Liberal Youth South AsiaLYSA released, “Our Common Future: South Asia,” released on 24th November, 2008 at the South Asia Youth Summit held in the Constitution Club New Delhi. Young scholars from the region and other eminent authors have contributed to this volume. Covering a spectrum of topics, this publication dwells upon topics like economic liberties, peaceful conflict resolution, eradication of discrimination, educated and responsible citizens, good and clear governance and cooperation across borders. Download >>
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• Pragmatic Paradigm of Setting up Schools- Kerala Experience, June 2007
By Madhu S and D. Dhanuraj
This paper seeks to analyse how the Kerala Education Rules, framed on the sidelines of the Act of 1957, helps in reality for the setting up of schools in Kerala which helped the establishment of both private and public schools on a spree over the decades. It tries to find out the real position with respect to what the law actually speaks and also what makes Kerala standout from other states in school education. Download >>
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• Traditional Fishermen Folk In Kerala & Their Livelihood Issues
By D. Dhanuraj
The God’s own country is known for her ravishing beauty and hospitality nature. The potential in the tourism segment has been emphasised over the years. Lakes, rivers, ponds and lagoons supplement this argument along with the food habits especially fish as major menu. While the tourism flourishes, what is happening to the community associated with the fisheries along the costal line of Kerala?
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• Uneconomic schools of Kerala
By D. Dhanuraj
This is a study which brings out the condition of governement and aided schools in Kerala and explores the reasons behind the increase in the number of ‘uneconomic schools’ as defined by the Government. Download >>
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• Coconut Development Board
By D. Dhanuraj
Coconut is grown in 92 countries in the world. Global production of coconut is 51 billion nuts from an area of 12 million hectares. The four major players; India, Indonesia, Philippines and Sri Lanka contribute 78% of the world production. India at present is the premier producer of coconut with maximum productivity at the global level. India is of the leading producers of coconuts in the world producing 13 billion nuts per annum.
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