January 16, 2024

CPPR Dialogue | Breaking Business Barriers in Kerala: Decriminalisation of Business Laws 

In this dialogue, we will be diving into the topic ‘Decriminalisation of business laws in the state of Kerala’. Kerala, with a Gross State Domestic Product of 7.8 lakh crore, has shown promising growth potential. However, it currently ranks 15th […]
January 15, 2024

Kochi’s Transport Sector: The Grand Schemes in Store for 2024|D Dhanuraj|CPPR|All India Radio

CPPR Chairman D Dhanuraj shares his insights and expectations regarding the Kochi Water Metro, Kochi Metro, the introduction of electricbus services in the city, the expansion of the national highway, enhanced #bus services, and the overall infrastructure and transport sector development […]
January 12, 2024

Dimming Progress: Addressing Non-Functioning Streetlights in Nedumkandam Panchayat, Idukki, Kerala

The issue brief explores the challenges surrounding the inoperative street lights in Nedumkandam along Munnar – Kumily State Highway 19, spanning 600 metres from the VHSS junction to Casa Resto. The document delves into the implementation history, identifies the root […]
January 12, 2024

Prioritising Recreation in Pathanamthitta Town’s Planning | An Analysis of Recreational Opportunities in the Town

Pathanamthitta town is a quaint municipality located in the south of Kerala. Although the town is blessed with abundant natural beauty, its urban area lacks adequate recreational spaces for its dwellers. Being the administrative capital of the district makes the […]
January 11, 2024

EP 10 | Policy Beyond Borders | Bangladesh’s Foreign Policy Under Sheikh Hasina’s New Term

In this podcast we will be analysing Bangladesh’s foreign policy with key global players including United States, the United Kingdom, China, Russia and India during Sheikh Hasina’s latest term, emphasizing both continuity and future possibilities. Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina retains […]
January 10, 2024

What’s up, Kochi?: 2023 was quite a year in terms of development in the city

The operations on other routes will commence after Cochin Shipyard Limited delivers the next batch of ferries. What’s up, Kochi?: 2023 was quite a year in terms of development in the city Great expectationsThe corporation’s draft master plan includes proposals such […]
December 22, 2023

CPPR Dialogue | AIIPOIP | Geopolitical Challenges and Transnational Human Security Threats in Indo-Pacific: Scope of India-Australia Partnership

Indo-Pacific is emerging as a crucial geopolitical hotspot due to its economic and strategic significance in today’s international politics. The Indo-Pacific region is a growing priority for India and Australia, as emphasised in their respective national strategies, due to the […]
December 19, 2023

Voter Awareness and Literacy among Youth | A Study of College Electoral Literacy Clubs in Thiruvananthapuram

Since India’s first election in 1951, the electorate has made significant progress. In 2019, voter turnout reached an all-time high at 67.4%, with a remarkable gender parity. Several factors contributed to this achievement, including the introduction of SVEEP (Systematic Voter […]
December 18, 2023

Urban Fellowship | Panel Discussion | Urbanisation in Kerala

Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), Kochi, in collaboration with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF), South Asia, launched an Urban Fellowship for early to mid-career professionals in June 2023. The Fellowship was organised for a cohort of 13 […]
December 18, 2023

Urban Fellowship|Closing Ceremoney|Talk by M Ramachandran

Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), Kochi, in collaboration with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF), South Asia, launched an Urban Fellowship for early to mid-career professionals in June 2023. The Fellowship was organised for a cohort of 13 […]
December 15, 2023

Urban Fellowship|Closing Ceremoney|Talk by M Ramachandran|Panel Discussion

About the Event Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), Kochi, in collaboration with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF), South Asia, launched an Urban Fellowship for early to mid-career professionals in June 2023. The Fellowship was organised for a […]
December 14, 2023

Exploratory Study on the Khadi Sector in India

The Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) assisted the All India Artisans and Craftworkers Welfare Association (AIACA) in conducting an exploratory study on the Khadi Sector in India. The study delved into regulatory barriers in the Khadi sector, livelihood issues […]
December 12, 2023

Against the national trend, total fertility rate high among educated women in Kerala

Rate of fertility is 0.2 among illiterates compared to 1.5 among ‘literate’ women in State Though educated women have fewer children than uneducated women in the country as a whole, Kerala paints a different picture, where the total fertility rate […]
December 11, 2023

CPPR Dialogue | Africa in India’s Geo-Strategic Map | Amb. Rajiv Bhatia

Since ancient times, India and Africa have had cultural interactions, and in recent years, the relationship has grown in terms of its geo-strategic value and is economically more mature than in the past. Since post-independence, India has been engaging Africa […]
December 11, 2023

Kochi has failed to recognise waste as a business opportunity, claims Dr. M Ramachandran

News Published on APN News and Pelikken Media Kochi, Kerala: The Kochi Corporation failed to recognise waste as a business opportunity. It is  our responsibility as waste producers to understand what happens to our waste and where it ends up. Cities […]