Reports & Papers

August 21, 2023

EDTECH: EXAMINING EXPERIENCES, CHALLENGES, AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS

Education plays a pivotal role in the development and progress of societies, serving as a cornerstone for social, economic, and cultural advancement. With the rapid developments in technology, governments worldwide are redefining education to equip students with the necessary skills […]
August 18, 2023

EP 1 | Policy Beyond Borders | 76 Years of India’s Foreign Policy

Over 76 years of independence, India has displayed a dynamic foreign policy while preserving strategic autonomy. How can we conceptualise the Contemporary Resurgence of the Non-Alignment Principle? How has the economic diplomacy of India evolved over the decades? What are […]
August 16, 2023

വിദ്യാർത്ഥി കൺസെഷൻ നൽകാം ബസുടമകളെ സമ്മർദ്ദത്തിലാക്കാതെ

കേരളത്തിന്റെ ക്ഷേമപരിപാടികളിൽ പ്രധാനമായ പദ്ധതിയാണ് വിദ്യാർത്ഥികൾക്കുള്ള ടിക്കറ്റ് കൺസെഷൻ. 1963ലാണ് നിലവിൽ വന്നത്. വളരെ കുറച്ച് വിദ്യാഭ്യാസ സ്ഥാപനങ്ങൾ മാത്രമേ അന്നുണ്ടായി​രുന്നുള്ളൂ. ദൂരെക്കൂടുതൽ കാരണം സ്‌കൂളുകളിൽ എത്താൻ കഴിയാത്ത വിദ്യാർത്ഥികൾക്ക് പദ്ധതി​ ആശ്വാസമായി​. അന്ന് മുതൽ വിദ്യാർത്ഥികൾക്ക് സബ്‌സിഡി നിരക്കിൽ യാത്രാക്കൂലി വാഗ്ദാനം ചെയ്തത് സ്വകാര്യ ബസ് ഓപ്പറേറ്റർമാരാണ്. സർക്കാരായിരുന്നില്ല. എന്നാൽ, സംസ്ഥാനത്തിന്റെ ക്ഷേമത്തിലും വികസനത്തിലും […]
August 8, 2023

Enhancing Knowledge Partnerships, Financial Mechanisms and G20 Leadership for a Thriving Blue Economy

There is immense traction in the blue economy to figure on the agenda of the G20—an international forum focused on reviving international trade and the global market in a post-pandemic world. As the G20’s focus has shifted from business-as-usual models […]
August 8, 2023

Enhanced Engagement: India-USA Collaboration Prospects After PM Modi’s State Visit

The state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the United States in June 2023 has been instrumental in expediting the growth and development of the bilateral relationship between India and the United States. The event in question exerted a […]
August 4, 2023

Comment on Kerala State Government’s Draft Route Nationalisation Scheme Published on May 17, 2023

The Kerala State Transport Department’s recent draft scheme notification dated May 17, 2023, to nationalise a critical route in Vypin, Kerala, disregarded the need for Vypin commuters. Although the draft notification states that the scheme aims to alleviate the lack of public […]
August 4, 2023

CPPR Dialogue|India – Sri Lanka Relations: 75 Years of Diplomatic Engagement|Amb. Jayanath Colombage

India and Sri Lanka share a long-standing relationship that dates back to 2,500 years encompassing intellectual, cultural, religious, and linguistic exchanges. Sri Lankan President H.E. Ranil Wickremesinghe visited India on 21 July 2023, which coincided with the celebration of 75 […]
July 27, 2023

EP 54 | Participatory Planning in Public Transport | #PolicyBeyondPolitics

The involvement and participation of citizens and stakeholders in the sustainable urban mobility planning process is necessary in order to obtain public legitimacy and create a plan that satisfies the mobility needs of people. With the adoption of new Information […]
July 25, 2023

EP 53 | The NATO Vilnius Summit 2023: Charting the Path Ahead | #PolicyBeyondPolitics

The momentous NATO Summit held in Vilnius, Lithuania this year also known as the summit for implementation, resulted in a comprehensive 90-point joint communiqué. With a wealth of significant announcements, it is essential to analyze the major achievements as well […]
July 24, 2023

Panel told to find funds for CSML

D Dhanuraj, Chairman of CPPR, comments on the news ‘Panel told to find funds for CSML’. The news was published on Time of India (21-07-2023) Kochi: In an effort to retain the Cochin Smart Mission Limited (CSML) as a major […]
July 21, 2023

CPPR DIALOGUE | In Conversation with Ambassador Rakesh Sood on India-France Relations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to France as the Guest of Honour at the National Day of the French Republic on July 13 and 14, 2023 marked a significant milestone in the bilateral relations between India and France. The occasion […]
July 21, 2023

EP 52 | Contracting and Tendering in the Public Transport System | #PolicyBeyondPolitics

  Contracts are an essential tool for any Public Transport Authority. Countries across the globe have incorporated the private contractors into the Public Transport Ecosystem. However, contracting and tendering processes comes with possible challenges and implications. In this podcast, Ms […]
July 21, 2023

City entry for Vypeen private buses remains unresolved in draft scheme

By nationalising the 36-km route between Paravoor KSRTC bus station and Vyttila hub, private bus owners are questioning if their vehicles will be allowed on the route.  KOCHI: The proposed draft scheme by the Kerala State Transport Department regarding city entry […]
July 21, 2023

Migration of Keralite Students to Developed Countries| All India Radio | D Dhanuraj | CPPR

CPPR Chairman, D Dhanuraj, shares his thoughts on the Migration of Keralites to Developed Countries on All India Radio #allindiaradio #migration #students #studentsabroad
July 21, 2023

Migration of Keralites to Developed Countries| Red FM | D Dhanuraj | CPPR

On the occasion of World Population Day, CPPR Chairman, D Dhanuraj, shares his thoughts on the Migration of Keralites to Developed Countries on Red FM 93.5. #redfmmalayalam #cpprindia #worldpopulationday #migration