CPPR in the News

December 4, 2025

CPPR Study on VAWG, led by Anu Maria Francis quoted in South First

One Stop Centres (OSCs) are state-sponsored institutions to help women in need, especially when they face abuse. In theory, these initiatives create a strong support network. However, CPPR’s study noted that these centres aren’t functioning properly in Kerala, Telangana, and […]
December 3, 2025

Event Report — The Future of Mobility in Kochi | KIF | KMRL | CPPR

Towards an Integrated and Inclusive Transport Vision for a Rapidly Motorising City — Event Report on "The Future of Mobility in Kochi," an initiative of the Kochi International Foundation (KIF), in collaboration with Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) and Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR)
December 3, 2025

Event Report — Kochi Shipbuilding Summit 2025

Steering India’s Shipbuilding Industry: Collaboration, Innovation, and Investment for2047 — Event Report on the Kochi Shipbuilding Summit 2025
November 28, 2025

Event Report — Indian Coastal Alliance (ICA)

Addressing Priorities and Challenges in the Indian Coastal Region — Event Report on the Indian Coastal Alliance (ICA)
November 27, 2025

EP 66 | Government, Elections and the Voter’s Paradox | Policy Beyond Politics

  Public Choice Theory Podcast Series The Policy Beyond Politics podcast series is inspired by Public Choice: A Primer by Eamonn Butler. Designed to make public choice theory accessible to wider and regional audiences, the series builds on its Malayalam […]
October 28, 2025

Localisation of SDG11 in India’s Urban Spheres

Context India’s rapid urbanisation has become not only the cornerstone of its economic growth, innovation, and modernity, but also a consequential strain on the country’s available resources. By 2050, it is estimated that approximately two-thirds of the global population will […]
October 27, 2025

The Hindu Features CPPR in report on India’s Maritime Trade and Strategic Dependence

Heavy dependence on foreign shipping for trade poses strategic risk, says CSL chief India’s heavy dependence on foreign shipping for trade despite its naval strength poses a strategic risk, as disruptions in global shipping could severely impact the country’s economy, […]
October 21, 2025

India-China 2025: Rebuilding Trust Amidst Tariffs and Geopolitical Shifts | CPPR Dialogue

India-China Relations in 2025 As India and China mark 75 years of diplomatic ties in 2025, their relationship continues to reflect both cooperation and competition. Against the backdrop of global economic shifts, US tariffs, and regional power transitions, the India-China […]
October 8, 2025

Agrivoltaics as a Dual Solution: Powering Energy Needs and Food Security | CPPR Dialogue

Agrivoltaics for Sustainability Sustainable development continues to be a complex challenge for many nations. With populations growing and natural resources becoming scarce, governments face the difficult task of balancing today’s demands with the needs of tomorrow. Innovative and integrative solutions […]
October 8, 2025

National Education Policy at Five: Budget Schools and the Regulatory Landscape

Despite their broad reach and growing role in India’s education ecosystem, low-fee private schools continue to operate under considerable strain, with many facing a complex and rigid regulatory environment. Meanwhile, the quality of learning remains a persistent national challenge. The […]
October 8, 2025

Harnessing Non-Renewable Energy for Indian Coastal Sustainable Development | Indian Coastal Alliance

The webinar, “Harnessing Non-Renewable Energy along the Indian Coasts for Sustainable Development,” is organised by the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), in collaboration with The Asia Foundation (TAF), as part of the Indian Coastal Alliance (ICA) project. India has […]
October 1, 2025

EP 65 | Public Choice Theory – An Introduction | Policy Beyond Politics

    Public Choice Theory Podcast Series Public policy decisions shape the lives of every citizen, yet the process behind those decisions is often poorly understood. This podcast series, produced by CPPR as part of the Institute of Economic Affairs […]
September 25, 2025

eBook — Public Choice: A Primer – Malayalam Translation

September 22, 2025

EP 64 | Prospects and Pressures of Low-Fee Private Schools in India | Policy Beyond Politics

    Private Schools and Their Crucial Role in India’s Education System Private schools now educate nearly one-third of India’s students nationwide, with their share exceeding 50% in several southern states — underlining their crucial role. A significant proportion of […]
August 28, 2025

EP 63 | India’s Manufacturing Strategy of Multi-Plants | Policy Beyond Politics

    India’s manufacturing sector, despite liberalization and decades of economic reforms, continues to underperform relative to its potential. A recent study, “Multiplying Multi-Plants: A New and Consequential Phenomenon” by Arvind Subramanian, Abhishek Anand, and Dr Naveen Joseph Thomas sheds light […]