Events
April 15, 2024
Speakers Guest: Prof. Dr. G Gopakumar, Former VC of Central University of Kerala and Advisor to CPPR Moderator: Dr. D Dhanuraj, Founder-Chairman, CPPR Discussion Points Listen to this expert conversation to grasp the nuances shaping Indian politics and the imperative […]
April 8, 2024
In the 2023 annual Gender Gap Report by the World Economic Forum (WEF), India saw an advancement in its ranking, now positioned at 127 out of 146 countries, marking an improvement of eight places compared to the previous year. However, […]
April 5, 2024
With a substantial section of the population moving to cities in quest of better opportunities and higher living standards, urbanisation is drastically changing the landscape of India. Local governments in India face both opportunities and challenges as a result of […]
April 5, 2024
The Abkari Policy 2023–24 aims to relax the toddy regulations, allowing three star and above hotels and resorts to serve freshly tapped toddy from their premises to guests during peak tourist seasons. The policy, however, has not included homestays within […]
April 3, 2024
D Dhanuraj, CPPR Chairman, comments on the news published in The Times of India on 1st April, 2024. Kochi: Kochi Water Metro, which is set to celebrate its first anniversary this month, appears to be struggling to cater to the needs […]
April 3, 2024
Only states can take punitive action against firms for substandard drugs. D Dhanuraj, CPPR Chairman, comments on the news published in The News Minute on 27th March, 2024. Micro Labs Limited is best known as the maker of Dolo-650, the […]
March 28, 2024
Urban spaces are essential elements of contemporary cities. As urban populations continue to grow, projections indicate a significant increase in the demand for urban spaces in the coming years. As per the UN projections, over two-thirds of the global population […]
March 22, 2024
Electric vehicles (EVs) are making waves in India. The Indian government has shown a strong commitment to promoting EVs. Programmes such as the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) and the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME) […]
March 22, 2024
ABOUT THE EVENT Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) organised a panel discussion on “Pension Reform – A Policy Imperative in Kerala”. The session began with Dr Jose Sebastian presenting his paper on ‘Turning Around Kerala Economy and Finances: Pension […]
March 20, 2024
The security, economy and social stability of the large and vital Indo-Pacific area are all significantly impacted by the impending dangers posed by climate change. The growing threat to climate security in the Indo-Pacific region is posing challenges for Australia […]
March 19, 2024
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 Voters’ […]
March 13, 2024
A focus group discussion was organised by the Kerala Management Association (KMA) in partnership with the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) on ‘Decriminalisation of Business Laws in Kerala’ on March 1, 2024 at the Management House, Kochi.The discussion was […]
March 8, 2024
In the 2023 annual Gender Gap Report by the World Economic Forum (WEF), India saw an advancement in its ranking, now positioned at 127 out of 146 countries, marking an improvement of eight places compared to the previous year. However, […]
March 6, 2024
ABOUT THE EVENT Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), in collaboration with the Association for Public Policy Education (APPE), organised a webinar on “Does Monitoring and Evaluation Matter in Public Service Delivery?” With the growing complexity of policy issues in […]
March 6, 2024
The report delves into the introduction of shared mobility, particularly the use of small vehicles catering to the unique transportation landscape of Kochi. Addressing the challenges posed by narrow roads and limited public transport access, our findings emphasize the significance […]