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

India’s electric rickshaws are leaving EVs in the dust

Little-known e-rickshaw companies like YC Electric are at the forefront of the country’s EV revolution. In the news, CPPR Chairman D Dhanuraj and Senior Associate Lizbeth Godwin express their opinions. At a small factory just north of Delhi, a welder […]
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 […]
May 2, 2024

Homestays and Kerala Abkari Policy 2023-24

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 […]
April 25, 2024

Homestays and Kerala Liquor Policy 2023-24

ഹോട്ടലുകളും റിസോർട്ടുകളും കഴിഞ്ഞാൽ കേരളത്തിലെ ഏറ്റവും വലിയ വിനോദസഞ്ചാര താമസ സൌകര്യ ദാതാവാണ് ഹോംസ്റ്റേകൾ. സംസ്ഥാനത്ത് 3000ൽ അധികം ഹോംസ്റ്റേകളുണ്ടെങ്കിലും 1630 ഹോംസ്റ്റേകൾ മാത്രമാണ് ക്ലാസിഫൈഡ് ആയിട്ടുള്ളത്. ഹോംസ്റ്റേ ആവാസവ്യവസ്ഥയ്ക്ക് കള്ള് ഒരു മൂല്യവർദ്ധനവായിരിക്കാം. കേരളത്തിലെ പ്രകൃതിദത്ത പാനീയമായതിനാൽ ഹോംസ്റ്റേകളിൽ കള്ള് വിളമ്പാൻ അനുവദിക്കുന്നത് ടൂറിസത്തിനും ഹോംസ്റ്റേകളുടെയും കള്ള് ചെത്തു തൊഴിലാളികളുടെയും വരുമാനം വർദ്ധിപ്പിക്കും. കേരളത്തിലെ […]
April 25, 2024

5Qs with D Dhanuraj | Dance of Democracy | Battleground | Times of India

5Qs with D Dhanuraj 1 Which political front do you think has a clear edge in Kerala in the April 26 polls — LDF, UDF, NDA?UDF has a clear edge. To counter BJP, voters, especially the minorities, think that Congress […]