CPPR in the News

April 15, 2024

The Centrist party

Keralites call Congress centrist for a reason, they have always preferred the grand old party to come to power at the Centre, even while voting for the Left in the assembly D Dhanuraj, CPPR Chairman, comments on the news published […]
April 15, 2024

How E-Cigarette Ban Affects Tobacco Use And Public Health? Know All About It

The widespread use, particularly in the form of smoking beedi and chewing tobacco, has raised significant concerns for public health in India. Lakshmi Ramamurthy, Hon. Trustee (Data analytics & Corporate Management), CPPR, comments on the news published in Zee News […]
April 15, 2024

CPPR DecodingthePolls Ep.28 | Political Waves and Undercurrents in Kerala Elections

Speakers Moderator: Dr. D Dhanuraj, Founder-Chairman, CPPR Expert: Prof. Dr. G Gopakumar, Former VC of Central University of Kerala and Advisor to CPPR Discussion Points Gain invaluable insights into the intricate interplay of factors shaping Kerala’s political landscape in this […]
April 15, 2024

CPPR DecodingthePolls Ep.27 | Decoding the Minority Politics of Kerala

Speakers Guest: K V Thomas, Former Assistant Director, Intelligence Bureau, MHA, Govt of India Moderator: Dr. D Dhanuraj, Founder-Chairman, CPPR  Discussion Points Join this expert conversation as they unravel the intricate tapestry of minority politics in Kerala.
April 15, 2024

CPPR DecodingthePolls Ep.26 | Competitive Narratives of India’s General Elections 2024

Speakers Guest: Dr. D Dhanuraj, Founder-Chairman, CPPR Moderator: Sreelakshmi Harilal, Research Intern, CPPR Discussion Points Check out this discussion to gain valuable insights and stay informed about the trajectory of the world’s largest democracy.
April 15, 2024

CPPR DecodingthePolls Ep.25 | An Overview of Indian National and State Elections 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

EP 59 | Insights into Change: Recent Trends in India’s Female Labour Force Participation | Policy Beyond Politics

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

Unlocking the Potential of Municipal Financing in India

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

Stakeholder Consultation on Homestays and Abkari Policy 2023-24 in Kerala

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

More tourists, less commuters: Water Metro hits rough patch?

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

Of Rs 945 crore donated by drug firms, most went to parties ruling states with pharma units

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

Policy Recommendations to Key Issues in Kerala’s Urbanisation

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

EP 03 | Policy Beyond Mobility | Are Electric Vehicles a viable alternative?

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

Panel Discussion on ‘Pension Reform – A Policy Imperative in Kerala’

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

Addressing Climate Security Challenges in the Indo-Pacific Region through India-Australia Partnership

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 […]