CPPR in the News

May 27, 2024

Manorma News ​| Counter Point | D Dhanuraj | ‘മുന്‍ വര്‍ഷങ്ങളിലേതു പോലെ മോദി തരംഗം ഇത്തവണ ഉണ്ടായിരുന്നില്ല’

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May 27, 2024

മോദിതരംഗമില്ലാത്ത തിരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പോ ? ആരു പിടിക്കും രാജ്യഭരണം ? Manorma News ​| Counter Point | D Dhanuraj

Views expressed by the author are personal and need not reflect or represent the views of the Centre for Public Policy Research.
May 27, 2024

CPPR Dialogue| Business Regulations: Decriminalisation, Simplification and Digitisation | Rishi Agrawal

In this episode, we explore the need for decriminalisation, simplification, and digitisation in business regulations. We dissect the implications of the Jan Vishwas Act and proposed amendments and delve into the progress of decriminalisation across the nation, identifying states leading […]
May 24, 2024

IMPACT OF ANTI-COMPETITIVE PRACTICES IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY ON HOUSING FOR THE URBAN POOR IN INDIA

This study on anti-competitive practices in India’s affordable housing focuses on the effects of such practices in the construction industry on safe and affordable housing for the disadvantaged. It explores viable, market-driven solutions and advocates for more robust competition policies […]
May 23, 2024

Indore’s Bus Transport System

Did you know that Indore’s public bus transport, AiCTSL, functions with a daily average ridership of 2,20,000? Check out this video to learn more about AiCTSL. #BusToYou #urbantransport #bus #CPPRIndia #mobility #indore #AiCTS
May 20, 2024

CPPR DecodingthePolls Ep.29 | Analysing India’s 2024 Elections Amidst the Ongoing Polling

Speakers Guest: Dr. Sandeep Shastri, Director – Academics, NITTE Education Trust Moderator: Dr. D Dhanuraj, Founder-Chairman, CPPR Discussion Points Don’t miss this comprehensive breakdown of one of India’s most crucial elections.
May 16, 2024

Debate surrounds Thiruvananthapuram metro: Is the project efficient?

Proposed metro routes do not benefit a larger number of commuters, adding that it would be better to improve public transport systems to tackle Thiruvananthapuram’s traffic issues. D Dhanuraj, CPPR Chairman, comments on the news published in The News Minute […]
May 16, 2024

Handle with care

As the 30th International Day of Families (May 15) passes by, The New Indian Express zooms in on the rise of individualism and the changing dynamics of familial bonding in Kerala. In the news, CPPR Chairman D Dhanuraj expresses his […]
May 10, 2024

EP 05 | Policy Beyond Mobility | Unveiling the Push Factor Paradigm in Public Transport

In this podcast episode, we delve into the often overlooked topic of public transportation systems and what drives individuals to use them. The speaker, LIuis, kicks off the discussion by explaining the concepts of pull and push factors in public […]
May 9, 2024

EP 12 | Policy Beyond Borders | Towards Qatar National Vision 2030: Opportunities and Challenges for India

This episode of Policy Beyond Borders with Dr Md Mudassar Quamar uncovers the ambitions driving Qatar’s National development Vision 2030, the potential for collaboration with India, and the balancing act amidst China’s influence. Key Takeaways  1. Qatar’s National Vision 2030 […]
May 9, 2024

Workshop on Public Policy and Role of Markets

May 6, 2024

Time for course correction in Kerala

The New Indian Express zooms in on the unhealthy trend of self-financing colleges winding up due to financial woes. In the news, CPPR Chairman D Dhanuraj expresses his opinions. KOCHI: Romal S grimaces as he recalls uncertain times he and […]
May 2, 2024

Voter turnout slumps, Modi ‘wave’ missing from India’s 2024 polls

NEW DELHI: Voter numbers have slumped in the first and second phase of India’s general election, with experts saying that the “wave” of enthusiasm that brought incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi to power in 2014 was no longer present in […]
May 2, 2024

Homestays and Abkari Policy 2023-24 in Kerala

Kerala ranks among the top 10 states in India, accounting for 4.02% of foreign tourist arrivals nationwide (Tourism Statistics 2022, Govt. of India). Tourism has been a significant contributor to Kerala’s economy for decades, generating revenue of Rs. 35,168.42 crore […]
April 26, 2024

EP 04 | Policy Beyond Mobility | Addressing Safety and Security in Public Transport Through a Gendered Lens

In this episode of “Policy Beyond Mobility,” featuring Ms Sonal Shah, we delve into the critical aspect of gender-sensitive mobility, exploring how we can make transportation safer and more inclusive for women. Based on a decade of research and data, four […]