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 […]
December 11, 2023

Marks, financial status no bar for overseas higher studies, finds survey

38% of students who opted for foreign studies from Kerala had marks below 75%; significant rise in number of girl students pursuing overseas education Student migration from Kerala to overseas destinations is not a new trend considering the migration history […]
December 11, 2023

‘Kochi has failed to recognise waste treatment as a business opportunity’

The Kochi Corporation has failed to recognise waste treatment as a business opportunity. It must take a cue from cities like Indore on waste management, former Union Urban Development Secretary M. Ramachandran said here on Saturday. As producers of waste, […]
December 8, 2023

EP 9 | Policy Beyond Borders | India – Maldives Relations Under Muizzu’s Presidency

In the latest episode of Policy Beyond Borders, we discuss with Dr Gulbin Sultana, the foreign policy perspective of Maldives’ newly elected President, Mr. Mohammed Muizzu, with India. Additionally, we engage in a discussion on the potential collaborative opportunities that […]
December 4, 2023

Majority of Kerala youths seeking foreign education come from families earning below Rs 5 lakh, Says CPPR Study

A majority of Kerala youths who prefer popular destinations, including UK, Canada, Germany, USA, and Australia, to migrate for studies are from families earning less than Rs 5 lakh annually.Despite financial challenges, migration is feasible for many, largely owing to […]
December 4, 2023

Assembly Election Results | D Dhanuraj | CPPR | Manorama News

D Dhanuraj, Chairman, CPPR, went live on Manorama News for a discussion on assembly election results. “State election results reiterate that the BJP is a formidable political force in the Indian elections scenario that cannot be easily challenged or done […]
December 4, 2023

Study: Pathanamthitta town lacks adequate recreational spaces for residents

Pathanamthitta town, the capital city of Pathanamthitta district, faces a growing concern. The town visibly lacks adequate recreational spaces for its residents,” says a study conducted by Kochi based Centre for Public Policy Research. The study was conducted by Roshin […]
December 1, 2023

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

ABOUT THE TOPIC 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 […]
December 1, 2023

EP 57 | Breaking Business Barriers in Kerala: Decriminalisation of Business Laws | #PolicyBeyondPolitics

In this podcast, 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 […]