Articles
April 8, 2024
As global leaders have charted out new roadmaps for climate action in COP28, climate finance holds immense relevance. PM Narendra Modi, during his address at the big climate event, emphasised boosting climate financing and highlighted the role of multilateral development […]
April 1, 2024
Key Takeaways Collaboration between Taiwan and India in various sectors, facilitated by India’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme under the initiative of the Act East Policy, holds the potential to enhance the global supply chain. This collaboration not only boosts economic […]
March 28, 2024
The prolonged dispute over fishing rights around Kachchatheevu Island in Palk Bay has been a source of tension between India and Sri Lanka for many years. The recent protests by Sri Lankan fishermen from Jaffna, Mullaitivu, and Mannar districts against […]
March 14, 2024
India, in its act of imposing a ban on e-cigarettes in 2019, failed to make the distinction between the different classes of products. While in the finance bill of 2021, the government acknowledged the distinction between traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes and […]
March 6, 2024
Soham Deshmukh, Research Intern (International Relations), Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) Key Takeaways The potential for a second Biden administration ushers in a period of both promise and uncertainty for India-US relations. While the foundation of shared strategic objectives, […]
February 29, 2024
Overcoming gender stereotyping requires a concerted effort to shift societal perceptions, offering women the space to pursue personal and career aspirations freely Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s February 22 call for a gender audit has reignited the conversation on women’s labour participation, […]
February 26, 2024
In the Kerala budget 2024, “an amount of ₹ 14.80 crore is earmarked for the various activities related to Khadi and Village industries, the traditional industry which provides direct employment to around 14,000 people in weaving and spinning sectors”. The […]
February 26, 2024
Kerala’s budget for 2024-25 was presented amidst the economic stress that the state grapples with. The finance minister, in the budget speech, criticised the hostile attitude of central government towards the state, he feels has contributed to its current financial […]
February 20, 2024
The majority (78%) of female students from Kerala chose to migrate seeking a society that promotes inclusivity, offers a better lifestyle, and is free from social stigmas and stereotypes. The study on “Youth Migration from Kerala,” conducted in 2023 and […]
February 14, 2024
ഡി ധനുരാജ്, ചെയർമാൻ, സെന്റർ ഫോർ പബ്ലിക് പോളിസി റിസർച്ച് ഒരു പ്രതിസന്ധി ഒരു അവസരമാണ്, 2024 ലെ കേരള ബജറ്റിന്റെ പശ്ചാത്തലം അത്തരം അതിശയകരവും ഉറച്ചതുമായ പ്രഖ്യാപനങ്ങൾക്കായി ക്രമീകരിച്ചതാണ്. തീർച്ചയായും, നയ പരിഷ്കാരങ്ങൾ പ്രഖ്യാപിക്കാനുള്ള വേദിയല്ല ബജറ്റ്, എന്നാൽ നയ നിർദ്ദേശങ്ങൾ സൂചിപ്പിക്കാൻ ധനമന്ത്രിമാർ ഈ വേദി ഉപയോഗിച്ചിട്ടുണ്ട്. എന്നാൽ ഇവിടെ, ധനമന്ത്രി അതിന്റെ […]
February 13, 2024
The gender budget should be gender-responsive in a way to account for the diverse social backgrounds women come from. Budgetary allocations and policies targeting women need to be analysed from social, economic, and political perspectives to understand their impact on […]
February 13, 2024
“A new development model should be created with the help of the private sector,” says Finance Minister K N Balagopal while presenting the Kerala Budget 2024-25. But why have we still not opened up the public transport sector in Kerala? […]
February 9, 2024
The decision to relocate southbound buses from the Koyambedu bus stand to Kilambakkam, situated almost 35 km from Chennai city, has raised concerns about the practicality and efficiency of the newly established bus terminal. The recent inauguration of the Kalaignar […]
February 6, 2024
Among the announcement, Kerala’s plan to become a care hub for people from around the world for retirees could give a significant fillip to the economy. A crisis is an opportunity, and the context of Kerala’s budget for 2024 was […]
February 5, 2024
The focus of the budget has been on the continued thrust on visibility outcomes, which are mostly infrastructure in nature. The interim budget, as anticipated, did not have any major announcements or surprises, yet it effectively lays the groundwork for […]