Policy Briefs
December 29, 2025
Andhra Pradesh’s school system has undergone a profound transformation over the decades, moving from a predominantly government-led model to a mixed ecosystem where private providers now educate over half of all students. Public initiatives such as free textbooks, midday meals, […]
December 29, 2025
Kerala’s long‑standing literacy campaign, with its emphasis on education as a social right, has produced a nearly universal schooling environment. Kerala’s schooling landscape departs from national patterns, with government-aided institutions enrolling over 43% of students (UDISE+ 2021–22), whereas in many […]
December 29, 2025
Over the past decade, Karnataka has witnessed rising private participation in school education, with Low-Fee Private Schools (LFPS) emerging as the backbone of this expansion. Low-Fee Private Schools are privately run, unaided institutions that charge minimal monthly tuition fees and […]
December 29, 2025
Telangana’s education landscape has seen rapid growth, with the Gross Enrolment Ratio rising from 21.5% in 1961 to nearly 95.7% in 2024. While government schools dominate in number, private unaided schools educate 64.7% of students, and 75–80% of these are […]
May 24, 2024
This study on anti-competitive practices in India’s affordable housing focuses on the effects of such practices in the construction industry on safe and affordable housing for the disadvantaged. It explores viable, market-driven solutions and advocates for more robust competition policies […]
May 2, 2024
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 […]
March 28, 2024
Urban spaces are essential elements of contemporary cities. As urban populations continue to grow, projections indicate a significant increase in the demand for urban spaces in the coming years. As per the UN projections, over two-thirds of the global population […]
February 9, 2024
The issue brief on Waste Management in Aluva Municipality delves into the pressing challenges faced by this urban administrative unit situated in Kerala. Through a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods, the brief provides an insightful analysis of the […]
January 23, 2024
This policy brief by CPPR’s Urban Fellows, Uma N. P. and Merlin Pattath, sheds light on the lack of menstrual health awareness among students. It stresses the responsibility of schools to provide education and support. Additionally, the study underscores the […]
January 12, 2024
The issue brief explores the challenges surrounding the inoperative street lights in Nedumkandam along Munnar – Kumily State Highway 19, spanning 600 metres from the VHSS junction to Casa Resto. The document delves into the implementation history, identifies the root […]
January 12, 2024
Pathanamthitta town is a quaint municipality located in the south of Kerala. Although the town is blessed with abundant natural beauty, its urban area lacks adequate recreational spaces for its dwellers. Being the administrative capital of the district makes the […]
December 19, 2023
Since India’s first election in 1951, the electorate has made significant progress. In 2019, voter turnout reached an all-time high at 67.4%, with a remarkable gender parity. Several factors contributed to this achievement, including the introduction of SVEEP (Systematic Voter […]
August 8, 2023
There is immense traction in the blue economy to figure on the agenda of the G20—an international forum focused on reviving international trade and the global market in a post-pandemic world. As the G20’s focus has shifted from business-as-usual models […]
August 8, 2023
The state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the United States in June 2023 has been instrumental in expediting the growth and development of the bilateral relationship between India and the United States. The event in question exerted a […]