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 […]

Kochi (18-07-2024): The Kochi-based Center for Public Policy Research (CPPR) has begun its 20th anniversary programs. The program was officially inaugurated by Kochi Corporation Mayor M Anilkumar and took place at the Grand Hotel on MG Road in Ernakulam. Professor of […]

S Irudaya Rajan, chair of the International Institute of Migration and Development, pointed towards the migration of youth to foreign shores as a reason for the declining student strength. D Dhanuraj, CPPR Chairman, comments on the news published in The […]

New Delhi [India], July 5: To commemorate Doctors’ Day, the Times Now Doctors Day Conclave brought together leading medical professionals to celebrate their contributions and address pressing health issues facing India. One such critical issue is the devastating toll of […]

CPPR Chairman D Dhanuraj featured on News18 Malayalam discussion on Rahul Gandhi MP’s speech at Loksabha Views expressed by the author are personal and need not reflect or represent the views of the Centre for Public Policy Research.

CPPR Senior Research Associate Anu Anna Jo featured on Asianet News discussion Old Age Policy In Kerala Views expressed by the author are personal and need not reflect or represent the views of the Centre for Public Policy Research.

Commuters, drivers, and pedestrians having a harrowing time due to delay in restoring roads on the hub premises; substantial amount of work on the carriageway of service road, drains, and culverts completed, claims CSML D Dhanuraj, CPPR Chairman, comments on […]

D Dhanuraj, CPPR Chairman, comments on the news published in Malayala Manorama ഭരണഘടനാപരമായ ഉത്തരവാദിത്തം നിറവേറ്റാനായി രൂപീകരിക്കുന്ന പല സംവിധാനങ്ങളും കേവലം പേരിനു മാത്രം പ്രവർത്തിക്കുന്നതാണ് പതിവുരീതിയെന്ന് സെന്റർ ഫോർ പബ്ലിക് പോളിസി റിസർച്ച് (സിപിപിആർ) ചെയർമാൻ ഡോ. ഡി ധനുരാജ് പറഞ്ഞു. എംപിസി രൂപീകരിക്കേണ്ടത് ആവശ്യമാണെങ്കിലും തീരുമാനമെടുക്കാനുള്ള അധികാരം നൽകിയിട്ടില്ലെങ്കിൽ […]

Despite the rapid development in the city, the Goshree Islands still remain ‘disconnected’ without a seamless public transport network. D Dhanuraj, CPPR Chairman, comments on the news published in The New indian Express KOCHI: In 2004, when new bridges connected […]

Dharamshala: A group led by FNF consisting of Delhi based diplomats and experts visited the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile and held a meeting with Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel and Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang at the parliamentary secretariat earlier today on 17 […]

D Dhanuraj, CPPR Chairman, comments on the news published in Arab News NEW DELHI: India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi resumed duties as the country’s leader on Monday, in a rare third term analysts expect will be challenging under the new coalition […]

“This Year, the traditional left votes have significantly gone to BJP, with an exception in Thrissur constituency. There was a consolidation of votes to BJP from Ezhava community who traditionally voted for left. This significantly increased BJP’s vote share, making […]