CPPR in the News
March 5, 2026
Vyttila junction faces chronic congestion. Fixing Kerala’s busiest traffic hub requires broader transport planning beyond flyover solutions.
February 10, 2026
Nearly 80% of traffic at Vyttila moves east–west. D Dhanuraj of CPPR explains why the flyover ignores this reality and how the chaos can be corrected.
February 10, 2026
D. Dhanuraj of CPPR flags risks in Kerala’s proposed nativity card, noting possible impacts on long-term residents, interstate migrants, and electoral roll integrity.
February 4, 2026
D Dhanuraj of CPPR raises concerns over digital ‘master boards’ in Kochi, citing pedestrian safety issues, visual clutter, and distraction to motorists.
February 3, 2026
CPPR Chairman D Dhanuraj offers expert analysis on the Kerala Budget 2026.
February 3, 2026
Dr Dhanuraj was speaking to TINE about allocation for the KMTA and Kochi Metro Phase 2
December 24, 2025
D Dhanuraj talks to TNIE on the priorities for the New Mayor of Kochi.
December 18, 2025
Op‑ed by Dr. D. Dhanuraj, Chairman, Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), in Mathrubhumi, titled “സെൽ വരണം, ഡേറ്റ വേണം” (“We Need a Redressal Cell, We Need Data”), on priorities for the new Kochi Municipal Corporation council.
December 17, 2025
D Dhanuraj on Kerala Local Body Election Results, featuring media comments and expert analysis by the CPPR Chairman across platforms.
December 11, 2025
As Kochi Corporation awaits a new council in the Kerala local body polls, experts and residents flag core urban challenges A view of Edappally Junction in Kochi With a new council set to assume charge in the Kochi Corporation in […]
December 11, 2025
Micro-level party manifestos in local body elections mark a significant shift in Kerala’s political culture. Kerala’s local body elections have traditionally centered on the basics — roads, drains, streetlights, and waste management. However, this time, the three major fronts—the CPM-led […]
December 5, 2025
With decades of decentralisation empowering municipalities & corps, local bodies have become the most effective leadership training ground There is a growing pattern in Kerala where several sitting mayors have opted not to contest the upcoming local body polls! This […]
December 4, 2025
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 1, 2025
547 Haritha Karma Sena (HKS) members are contesting the local body elections across Kerala. Through their routine visits to every household in the ward, as part of their job, they have built strong personal connections. This grassroots rapport has now […]
November 18, 2025
Catch D Dhanuraj, Chairman of CPPR, discussing the implications of the Bihar Election Results 2025 on Manorama News. Policy-driven analysis on the Bihar election results 2025, where the BJP-led NDA won with an overwhelming majority! The Bihar election results 2025 […]