CPPR in the News
January 29, 2025
CPPR Chairman, D Dhanuraj, coming as a speaker on the All India Radio (AIR) Kochi FM, shares his insights on maintenance or rather the lack of proper maintenance of Kerala’s roads. Points Discussed: (D Dhanuraj’s comments from 9.38 – 13.47)
January 9, 2025
Introduction On January 6th, the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) hosted a webinar titled “Building Coastal Resilience: Innovative Approaches to Disaster Management in India”. This was the third webinar part of the Indian Coastal Think Tank Network Project (ICTN), […]
January 6, 2025
On 3rd of December 2024, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, citing threats from “anti-state forces.” This unexpected move was met with widespread domestic and international criticism, as it was perceived to undermine democratic principles. […]
January 5, 2025
CPPR Chairman, D Dhanuraj, on All India Radio Kochi (FM) gives his insights on street vendors during festival seasons, many of whom don’t have licenses and their impact on the local licensed vendors. (D Dhanuraj’s comments from 8.55 – 13.16)
January 5, 2025
Dr D Dhanuraj, Chairman of the Centre for Public Policy Research, commented on a recent news clip by Sreelakshmi Soman of The South First about the moves made by Shri Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar after taking the oath of office as […]
January 3, 2025
In a recent The New Indian Express brief, D Dhanuraj, Chairman of the Centre for Public Policy Research shared his insights on cleaning up and making Ernakulam’s canals navigable. To ensure canal sustainability, it must include an element of utility, […]
January 2, 2025
‘ദാരിദ്ര്യവും സ്വാതന്ത്ര്യവും’ an e-book published by Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), is the Malayalam translation of ‘Poverty and Freedom’, edited by Matt Warner. This book is a compilation of case studies on global economic […]
December 31, 2024
Youth Voices of Kerala 2.0 is an anthology of essays on pertinent and current public policy topics authored by young students from Kerala colleges. It is the outcome of college workshops organised by the Centre for Public Policy Research in collaboration with […]
December 30, 2024
In a recent article by the Times of India, Nijeesh Narayanan writes about the much-anticipated Global City project, proposed on 358 acres in Ayyampuzha as part Kochi-Bangalore Industrial Corridor (KBIC), being put on hold by the central government. This comes after […]
December 30, 2024
Introduction On December 23rd, the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) hosted a webinar titled “Diving into India’s Blue Economy: Significance for Coastal Region.” This was the second webinar part of the Indian Coastal Think Tank Network Project (ICTN), supported […]
December 30, 2024
Introduction On December 6th, the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) hosted a webinar titled “The Intersection of Climate Change and Gender in India’s Coastal Regions.” This was the inaugural session of the Indian Coastal Think Tank Network (ICCN), supported […]
December 17, 2024
ABOUT THE EVENT Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) organised a webinar on “Strengthening State Responses to Gender-Based Violence (GBV) – U.S. and Indian Perspectives” as a launchpad for our project done in collaboration with the […]
December 3, 2024
In a recent snippet by The New Indian Express, Krishna P S quipped about the brilliant proposal that could help boost tourism in Kochi and also generate revenue – opening up some of the ‘deadly’ roads of Kochi for off-roading. […]
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