October 16, 2023

India must switch gears, support Sri Lanka’s people-oriented blue economy and SMEs

D Dhanuraj, CPPR Chairman, comments on the news ‘India must switch gears, support Sri Lanka’s people-oriented blue economy and SMEs‘. The news was published in India Narrative on 13th October, 2023. India, which has been providing critical assistance to the […]
October 10, 2023

Road To 2024 | Election Special | D Dhanuraj | CPPR | Manorama News

D Dhanuraj, Chairman, CPPR, went live on Manorama News for a discussion on upcoming assembley elections in India
October 4, 2023

As Bay of Bengal Becomes Centre of Geopolitical Wrangling, India Must Push for a Robust BIMSTEC

D Dhanuraj, CPPR Chairman, comments on the news ‘As Bay of Bengal becomes centre of geopolitical wrangling, India must push for a robust BIMSTEC‘. The news was published in India Narrative on 26th September, 2023. At a time when countries […]
October 4, 2023

Can Maldives’ pro-China President-elect afford to move away from India?

D Dhanuraj, CPPR Chairman, comments on the news ‘Can Maldives’ pro-China President-elect afford to move away from India?‘. The news was published in India Narrative on 4th October, 2023. Maldives’ President-elect Mohamed Muizzu, who is set to take charge officially […]
October 4, 2023

How India can expand footprint in Global South by tapping Africa’s mega trade pact

D Dhanuraj, CPPR Chairman, comments on the news ‘How India can expand footprint in Global South by tapping Africa’s mega trade pact‘. The news was published in India Narrative on 2nd October, 2023. Positioned itself as the voice of the […]
September 25, 2023

No ‘freedom’ at midnight

TNIE examines the drastic decision to impose night curbs at Marine Drive D Dhanuraj, CPPR Chairman, comments on the news ‘No ‘freedom’ at midnight‘, . The news was published in The New Indian Express on 23rd of September, 2023. Kochi: […]
September 22, 2023

India must have a strong Maldives policy irrespective of who wins elections

D Dhanuraj, CPPR Chairman, comments on the news ‘India must have a strong Maldives policy irrespective of who wins elections‘. The news was published in India Narrative on 21st of September, 2023. India must have a strong Maldives strategy in […]
September 19, 2023

India has Russia over an oil barrel

In its race to keep energy revenues coming in, Moscow is trading fuel for rupees — even if it can’t always spend them. Anisree Suresh Research Associate at CPPR, comments on the news ‘India has Russia over an oil barrel‘. […]
September 19, 2023

Samudrayaan Mission: A Ticket To Elite ‘Blue Club’; After Moon, India Eyes The Ocean Depths

Anisree Suresh Research Associate at CPPR, comments on the news ‘A Ticket To Elite ‘Blue Club’: After Moon, India Eyes The Ocean Depths With Samudrayaan Mission‘. The news was published in International Business Times on 14th of September, 2023. After […]
September 14, 2023

BRICS Expansion: Less Likely To Become China-Led Order

Neelima A Research Associate at CPPR, comments on the news ‘BRICS Expansion: Multipolarity Will Ensure Bloc Does Not Become China-Led Order, Experts Say’. The news was published in International Business Times on 28th of August, 2023. KEY POINTS ON BRICS […]
September 14, 2023

Concerns raised over KSRTC terminal plan at Vyttila Mobility Hub

D Dhanuraj, Chairman of CPPR, comments on the news ‘Concerns raised over KSRTC terminal plan at Vyttila mobility hub’. The news was published in Times of India (06-09-2023) Kochi: Experts have raised concerns over the plan to set up a […]
August 21, 2023

‘Transport sector accounts for lion’s share of GHG emissions’

D Dhanuraj, Chairman of CPPR, comments on the news ‘Transport sector accounts for lion’s share of GHG emissions’. The news was published on Time of India (18-08-2023) Kochi: The transport sector accounts for 59% of energy consumption, thus emitting 47% […]
August 16, 2023

വിദ്യാർത്ഥി കൺസെഷൻ നൽകാം ബസുടമകളെ സമ്മർദ്ദത്തിലാക്കാതെ

കേരളത്തിന്റെ ക്ഷേമപരിപാടികളിൽ പ്രധാനമായ പദ്ധതിയാണ് വിദ്യാർത്ഥികൾക്കുള്ള ടിക്കറ്റ് കൺസെഷൻ. 1963ലാണ് നിലവിൽ വന്നത്. വളരെ കുറച്ച് വിദ്യാഭ്യാസ സ്ഥാപനങ്ങൾ മാത്രമേ അന്നുണ്ടായി​രുന്നുള്ളൂ. ദൂരെക്കൂടുതൽ കാരണം സ്‌കൂളുകളിൽ എത്താൻ കഴിയാത്ത വിദ്യാർത്ഥികൾക്ക് പദ്ധതി​ ആശ്വാസമായി​. അന്ന് മുതൽ വിദ്യാർത്ഥികൾക്ക് സബ്‌സിഡി നിരക്കിൽ യാത്രാക്കൂലി വാഗ്ദാനം ചെയ്തത് സ്വകാര്യ ബസ് ഓപ്പറേറ്റർമാരാണ്. സർക്കാരായിരുന്നില്ല. എന്നാൽ, സംസ്ഥാനത്തിന്റെ ക്ഷേമത്തിലും വികസനത്തിലും […]
July 24, 2023

Panel told to find funds for CSML

D Dhanuraj, Chairman of CPPR, comments on the news ‘Panel told to find funds for CSML’. The news was published on Time of India (21-07-2023) Kochi: In an effort to retain the Cochin Smart Mission Limited (CSML) as a major […]
July 21, 2023

City entry for Vypeen private buses remains unresolved in draft scheme

By nationalising the 36-km route between Paravoor KSRTC bus station and Vyttila hub, private bus owners are questioning if their vehicles will be allowed on the route.  KOCHI: The proposed draft scheme by the Kerala State Transport Department regarding city entry […]
July 18, 2023

Brimming with brains, think-tank enters 20th year

Centre for Public Policy Research’s transformative impact extends beyond research and analysis, diversifying its expertise across ten vital sectors KOCHI: At a time when independent think tanks were a rarity in Kerala, the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) initially […]
July 14, 2023

Digital platform for stakeholders in India’s seaweed sector set to take-off

CPPR, US Consulate General support the platform; set to become operational in Sept The Algae Store, a digital platform offering a one-stop solution for stakeholders in the seaweed sector, is in the offing. The online B2B marketplace, which is expected […]
July 14, 2023

Two-day Workshop on Fishes and Fisherfolk Needs

The workshop is being organised by Zoo Outreach Organization in partnership with South Asian Fishermen Fraternity, with support from US Consulate General through their TechCamp initiative facilitated by Centre for Public Policy Research, Kochi Media Coverage of Fishermen Workshop held […]
July 11, 2023

Migration of Keralites to Developed Countries

On the occasion of World Population Day, CPPR Chairman, D Dhanuraj, shares his thoughts on the Migration of Keralites to Developed Countries on Red FM 93.5. Watch it here:
July 4, 2023

Housing prices show decline in Kochi during Q4FY23: NHB

Anu Anna Jo, Senior Associate Research, CPPR, comments on the news “Housing prices show decline in Kochi during Q4FY23: NHB“. The news was published in Times of India on 4th July 2023. Kochi: Though the data recently released by the […]