CPPR in the News

February 7, 2025

D Dhanuraj of CPPR gives an exclusive interview with The Week on the Kerala Budget 2025

D Dhanuraj gets candid with Nirmal Jovial of The Week talking about the Kerala Budget 2025 and the Kerala Economy The state government in Kerala faces a severe financial crisis and struggles to generate resources even for its day-to-day affairs. […]
February 7, 2025

D Dhanuraj of CPPR Comments in TNIE on the positive Union Budget 2025 proposals for India’s Shipbuilding Industry

The latest Union Budget 2025 has set its sights on enhancing the nation’s shipbuilding capacity. Experts predict that the budget’s incentives and focus on shipbuilding will have a profound impact on Kerala’s maritime landscape, driving growth and innovation in the […]
January 29, 2025

Challenges in Maintenance of Kerala’s Roads – D Dhanuraj on All India Radio Kochi FM

CPPR Chairman, D Dhanuraj, coming as a speaker on the All India Radio (AIR) Kochi FM, shares his insights on maintenance or rather the lack of proper maintenance of Kerala’s roads. Points Discussed: (D Dhanuraj’s comments from 9.38 – 13.47)
January 27, 2025

D Dhanuraj of CPPR Comments in TNIE on the proposed ‘Silent Zone’ plan in Kochi

The idea of a ‘silent zone’ in Kochi was recently mooted by the Kochi Mayor M Anilkumar. A silent zone is an area undisturbed by unwanted or harmful outdoor sounds created by human activities. The mayor proposed to designate the […]
January 23, 2025

KOCHI DIALOGUE 2025 – Press Releases

 
January 5, 2025

Festival Street Vending – Challenges and Solutions – D Dhanuraj on AIR Kochi FM

CPPR Chairman, D Dhanuraj, on All India Radio Kochi (FM) gives his insights on street vendors during festival seasons, many of whom don’t have licenses and their impact on the local licensed vendors. (D Dhanuraj’s comments from 8.55 – 13.16)
January 5, 2025

D Dhanuraj comments in The South First on new Kerala Governor Arlekar rejecting State Government decision on Security Detail

Dr D Dhanuraj, Chairman of the Centre for Public Policy Research, commented on a recent news clip by Sreelakshmi Soman of The South First about the moves made by Shri Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar after taking the oath of office as […]
January 3, 2025

D Dhanuraj of CPPR Comments in TNIE on the potential of Ernakulam’s Canals

In a recent The New Indian Express brief, D Dhanuraj, Chairman of the Centre for Public Policy Research shared his insights on cleaning up and making Ernakulam’s canals navigable. To ensure canal sustainability, it must include an element of utility, […]
December 30, 2024

D Dhanuraj of CPPR Comments in TOI on the Centre freezing Global City plans in Kerala

In a recent article by the Times of India, Nijeesh Narayanan writes about the much-anticipated Global City project, proposed on 358 acres in Ayyampuzha as part Kochi-Bangalore Industrial Corridor (KBIC), being put on hold by the central government. This comes after […]
December 3, 2024

D Dhanuraj of CPPR Comments in TNIE on the state of roads in Kochi

In a recent snippet by The New Indian Express, Krishna P S quipped about the brilliant proposal that could help boost tourism in Kochi and also generate revenue – opening up some of the ‘deadly’ roads of Kochi for off-roading. […]
November 27, 2024

CPPR Study, “Youth Migration in Kerala” quoted in Countercurrents

  In a recent post by Concurrents.org titled, “Student Migration due to Disenchantment – An Indian Experience”, the CPPR study on “Youth Student Migration in Kerala” was quoted. It was in the context of addressing the question, “Why do youth […]
October 26, 2024

D Dhanuraj Comments in TOI on Kochi Metro’s Phase-III Proposal to Connect Airport by Underground Metro

In a recent report in Times of India on the proposed Phase-III underground metro line to connect Aluva with Angamaly, including a station at Nedumbassery International Airport, D Dhanuraj, Chairman of the Centre for Public Policy Research, shared insights on […]
October 21, 2024

CPPR quoted in The Times of India on the Entry of Private Buses from Vypeen into Kochi City

  The commentary by Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) on “Kerala State Government’s Draft Route Nationalisation Scheme (Published on May 17, 2023)” was quoted in an article by the Times of India (TOI). CPPR was quoted as follows, “The […]
October 3, 2024

D Dhanuraj quoted in Medical Buyer on the Risk of Influx of Chinese Products into India

D Dhanuraj, the Chairman of Centre for Public Policy Research, in talking to the Medical Buyer, comments on the risk of influx of Chinese products in India, given the increased tariffs by the US government on Chinese products. With higher […]
September 20, 2024

D Dhanuraj quoted in The New Indian Express on the occasion of World Clean-up Day

Are all the cleanup activities in Kerala’s prime tourist destinations just pomp and photo-ops? D Dhanuraj, the chairman of CPPR comments D Dhanuraj pointed out that the problem of waste accumulation in tourist areas was compounded by the government’s decision to […]