Policy Briefs
June 16, 2026
This policy brief examines the legal and regulatory barriers that prevent shared Intermediate Public Transport (IPT) services, such as shared autorickshaws and motor cabs, from operating within Andhra Pradesh’s existing transport framework. It analyses how the traditional distinction between stage […]
June 8, 2026
The Current Landscape India has come a long way since it first started participating in the Olympics in 1900. Even with apparent success at the 2020 Summer Olympics, the total medal count of the country is not particularly remarkable. But […]
May 31, 2026
Kerala nears Assembly elections as voter strategies, BJP–CPI(M) narrative, governance issues and anti-incumbency shape outcomes.
May 28, 2026
In this video, the Centre for Public Policy Research, Kochi, presents key insights from its research on land leasing restrictions in Kerala and their impact on agricultural productivity, land use, and farmer livelihoods. Kerala’s land reforms—anchored in the Kerala Land […]
May 8, 2026
Why does Karnataka’s budget portray women as grateful recipients rather than empowered citizens? Each year, the budget documents cast her as the beneficiary of free bus rides (Shakti scheme), ₹2,000 monthly cash (Gruha Lakshmi), or subsidised gas for “household members”. […]
May 7, 2026
V D Satheesan Kerala comeback highlights Congress’ revival, strategic leadership, and the UDF’s decisive victory in the 2026 Assembly elections.
May 7, 2026
India and China are actively competing to expand their geopolitical influence in the Indian Ocean Region by investing in Sri Lanka’s renewable energy sector, each driven by distinct strategic motivations. Sri Lanka’s critical position along the world’s busiest maritime trade […]
May 6, 2026
Kerala UDF Suspended marks a significant moment, as the ruling party faces a major political setback.
May 6, 2026
LDF Collapse UDF Victory reflects a clear voter shift driven by anti-incumbency and dissatisfaction with governance.
May 6, 2026
Pinarayi PR Work Backfires as campaign spending and PR strategies fail to influence voter sentiment effectively.
May 6, 2026
CPM Arrogance People Disconnect is identified as a key factor behind its setback, reflecting gaps in leadership, governance, and voter engagement.
May 6, 2026
Government and Ministerial Failure highlights issues in leadership, policy design, and implementation affecting governance and public outcomes.
April 30, 2026
In this video, the Centre for Public Policy Research, Kochi, Kerala, presents key insights from its research on Kerala’s paddy cultivation crisis, focusing on the need for policy flexibility, integrated farming, and enabling aquaculture-led agricultural transformation. Paddy cultivation, once […]
April 29, 2026
In this video, the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), Kochi, Kerala, presents key insights from its research on Kerala’s plantation sector, focusing on the need for diversification, regulatory reform, and improved competitiveness. Plantation crops such as tea, coffee, rubber, and […]
April 28, 2026
BRICS Role Global Politics is analysed by D. Dhanuraj, focusing on its strategic relevance and impact on the global balance of power.