CPPR in the News
February 11, 2025
Kerala Government Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal The latest Kerala budget has an interesting resource mobilisation measure—court fee hikes. The state Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal announced that the state government anticipates an additional Rs 150 crore from this revision. D […]
February 9, 2025
The AAP had nothing new to offer to the middle class, and the BJP struck their emotions with a timely income tax rebate announcement in the union budget 2025. Delhi election results have weakened the already weak opposition. The loss […]
February 7, 2025
D Dhanuraj gets candid with Nirmal Jovial of The Week talking about the Kerala Budget 2025 and the Kerala Economy The state government in Kerala faces a severe financial crisis and struggles to generate resources even for its day-to-day affairs. […]
February 7, 2025
The latest Union Budget 2025 has set its sights on enhancing the nation’s shipbuilding capacity. Experts predict that the budget’s incentives and focus on shipbuilding will have a profound impact on Kerala’s maritime landscape, driving growth and innovation in the […]
February 6, 2025
Kerala’s public finance management has been under stress for quite some time. In the recently published fiscal management index by Niti Ayog, Kerala is ranked 15 out of 18 states, which shows the depth of the challenges the State […]
February 4, 2025
The announcement of social security for gig workers is a welcome sign For the last five years, the frenzy around the Budget speeches has been about capitalinvestment, specifically allocating more money for various infrastructuredevelopments to cater to the demand […]
January 27, 2025
The idea of a ‘silent zone’ in Kochi was recently mooted by the Kochi Mayor M Anilkumar. A silent zone is an area undisturbed by unwanted or harmful outdoor sounds created by human activities. The mayor proposed to designate the […]
January 23, 2025
Amid global trade uncertainties, India needs to up its game in the GCC zone—a well-thought-out FTA is the need of the hour, which will solidify the partnership, unlocking new opportunities for mutual economic growth! With India’s markets in the […]
January 23, 2025
Despite Delhi enjoying more power than what is offered with the 74th amendment to other urban local bodies, it has not truly grown as a liveable city. The Delhi Assembly elections are around the corner, and for most observers […]
November 28, 2024
Kerala’s regulatory framework significantly impacts businesses, often imposing criminal penalties for minor infractions. This report highlights the urgent need for decriminalisation in business laws to promote entrepreneurship and economic growth. Key Insights Research Approach Recommendations Anu Anna Jo is a […]
November 11, 2024
The recent announcement of the PM E-drive (Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement) scheme marks a step towards sustainable mobility in the country. With an outlay of ₹10,900 crore for two years for the PM E-Drive scheme, the Centre intends […]
October 9, 2024
India’s sports industry is booming, with leagues like the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Indian Super League (ISL) contributing billions to the economy. The IPL alone is valued at $16.4 billion in 2024, with other leagues following suit. However, despite this […]
September 24, 2024
A drone view shows a landslide site after multiple landslides in the hills in Wayanad district, in the southern state of Kerala, India, July 31, 2024. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas (REUTERS) The news and the images from the landslides in Wayanad district […]
September 9, 2024
Though Kerala has witnessed and experienced various social reform movements starting from the latter half of the 19th century, there have not been any decisive movements attacking patriarchy at a larger scale The discussion around the Hema committee report on […]
July 31, 2024
In the Viksit Bharat 2047 timeline, India would have transitioned from the demographic dividend phase to an ageing society. So, it is imperative to plan on building an ecosystem for senior care to address all the challenges of an ageing […]