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The Workers Kerala Does Not See

D Dhanuraj

Oct 13, 2026

AI-generated Image Three months on, the CorroHealth file is closed. Some 800 employees in Kochi and Kozhikode...

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Put the ‘Public’ in ITLA: Move People and Goods, Not Just Plans

D Dhanuraj

Oct 12, 2026

AI-Generated Image A Welcome First Step On Tuesday, the Union Cabinet approved the Integrated Transport &...

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India - UAE AI Corridor: A New Model for Cooperation

CPPR Media&PR

Oct 10, 2026

AI-Generated Image Traditionally dependent on oil, the UAE has been diversifying into sectors such as Artificial...

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Permitted Is Not Buildable: How FSI, Setbacks and Road-Width Rules Shape Housing Supply in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh

CPPR Media&PR

Oct 10, 2026

Permitted Is Not Buildable: How FSI, Setbacks and Road-Width Rules Shape Housing Supply in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and...

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Fire Regulations and Urban Housing - A Comparative Analysis

CPPR Media&PR

Oct 08, 2026

India faces a shortage of about 9.4 million affordable homes in its cities, and building upwards is one of the few ways...

Reports & Papers

Parking Regulations and Housing Affordability: A Comparative Review of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh

CPPR Media&PR

Sep 29, 2026

This paper examines the off-street parking regulations governing residential development in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and...

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POLICYSHAALA - Building Youth Reformers for Freedom and Prosperity

CPPR Media&PR

Sep 11, 2026

“A two-day, hands-on public policy experience for college students, delivered by CPPR.“ Policyshaala isn’t a...

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Kochi Dialogue 2026

CPPR Media&PR

Jul 03, 2026

Organised by: Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), KochiIn collaboration with: Policy Planning & Research (PP&R)...

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Reforming E-Bicycle Regulations to Improve Rural Mobility and Livelihood Opportunities in India

CPPR Media&PR

May 14, 2026

AI-Generated Image Context Affordable and reliable mobility is essential for accessing education, healthcare,...

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🕑 Mar 13, 2026

Ep 72| Beyond the Statutes: Strengthening the Pillars of Women’s Safety in India

Policy Beyond Politics

🕑 Mar 23, 2026

EP 23 | Navigating the West Asia Crisis: India, the GCC and the Kerala Connect

Policy Beyond Borders

🕑 Dec 12, 2025

EP 09 | Governance of the Shared Intermediate Public Transport Sector in Small and Medium Cities | Policy Beyond Mobility

Policy Beyond Mobility

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Oct 06, 2026

CPPR Media&PR Oct 06, 2026

EP.8 -The Global High Tea Series | India-GCC Cooperation in AI: Building a Shared Ecosystem for Innovation, Talent and Responsible Digital Transformation

EP.8 – The Global High Tea Series | India-GCC Cooperation in AI: Building a Shared Ecosystem for Innovation, Talent and Responsible Digital Transformation Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a strategic driver of economic growth,...

Sep 25, 2026

CPPR Media&PR Sep 25, 2026

EP.7 -The Global High Tea Series | India-GCC Cooperation in Green Hydrogen and Renewable Energy

EP.7 – The Global High Tea Series | India-GCC Cooperation in Green Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Introduction The global energy landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, with green hydrogen emerging as a cornerstone of the future energy economy. India and the...

Sep 09, 2026

CPPR Media&PR Sep 09, 2026

EP.6 -The Global High Tea Series | From Energy to Knowledge: India–GCC Cooperation in Higher Education, Science and Technology

EP.6 – The Global High Tea Series | From Energy to Knowledge: India–GCC Cooperation in Higher Education, Science and Technology Introduction The major focus was on how higher education, science and technology could become the next major pillars of India–GCC strategic...

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POLICYSHAALA - Building Youth Reformers for Freedom and Prosperity

“A two-day, hands-on public policy experience for college students, delivered by CPPR.“ Policyshaala isn’t a...

International Relations

Projects

Kochi Dialogue 2026

Organised by: Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), KochiIn collaboration with: Policy Planning & Research (PP&R)...

Urban Transport

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Reforming E-Bicycle Regulations to Improve Rural Mobility and Livelihood Opportunities in India

AI-Generated Image Context Affordable and reliable mobility is essential for accessing education, healthcare,...

Urban Governance

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Deregulating Building and Fire Rules for Improving Supply and Affordability of Urban Poor Housing in India

Representative Image Context India is projected to face an affordable housing deficit of 31.2 million units...