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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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. […]

  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 […]

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 […]

  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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Union government’s plan to introduce a new national cooperative policy is seen with contempt by the ruling LDF in Kerala with them claiming that the Kerala model is the best in the country. D Dhanuraj, CPPR Chairman, comments on the […]

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With growth slowing down, to a number which is the lowest in five quarters, the chorus for cutting key policy rates by the RBI’s monetary policy committee slated to meet in October is likely to get louder. D Dhanuraj, CPPR Chairman, […]

MVD has alloted 20 permits for services to various city destinations from the region D Dhanuraj, CPPR Chairman, comments on the news published in The New Indian Express. A solution to the long-drawn-out issue of inadequate public transportation facilities for thousands […]

The journey towards a clean and sustainable Thiruvananthapuram is fraught with challenges, but it is not insurmountable. Amal Chandra, CPPR’s Youth Leadership Fellow, references his study done as part of the Fellowship, in his article published in Down To Earth. […]

With the NSO set to release Q1 GDP data on Friday, many analysts feel that the growth rate could be lower than 7%. This begs the question, is India growing below its capacity? Is an interest rate cut needed to […]

Four retired employees have died by suicide and the cases shed light on the severe financial hardships faced by them. Analysts note that one factor that contributed to the LDF’s failure in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections was the delay […]

D Dhanuraj, CPPR Chairman, comments on the news published in OpenDigest As more people are opting for gig jobs, mainly as delivery staff of online platforms, the Kerala government has expedited measures to bring in comprehensive legislation to protect the […]