September 19, 2023
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
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
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
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
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
കേരളത്തിന്റെ ക്ഷേമപരിപാടികളിൽ പ്രധാനമായ പദ്ധതിയാണ് വിദ്യാർത്ഥികൾക്കുള്ള ടിക്കറ്റ് കൺസെഷൻ. 1963ലാണ് നിലവിൽ വന്നത്. വളരെ കുറച്ച് വിദ്യാഭ്യാസ സ്ഥാപനങ്ങൾ മാത്രമേ അന്നുണ്ടായിരുന്നുള്ളൂ. 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
July 4, 2023
Ernakulam MP Hibi Eden’s proposal to shift the state capital from Thiruvananthapuram to Kochi has triggered light-hearted banter as well as heated debates. D Dhanuraj, Chairman of CPPR, comments on the news “Capital Q: Here’s the reaction on Ernakulam MP Hibi’s […]
June 27, 2023
D Dhanuraj, Chairman of CPPR, comments on the news “2.5-km-long ‘green corridor’ project hits major roadblock“. The news was published in Times of India on 21st June 2023. Kochi: A 2.5-km-long ‘green corridor’ proposed between Ernakulam North and Ernakulam South […]
June 20, 2023
Media Coverage of CPPR’s Press Release CPPR had issued a press note stating that the draft notification issued by the Transport Department regarding the entry of Vypin buses entry into the city was against the public interest, a couple of […]
June 19, 2023
D Dhanuraj, Chairman of CPPR, comments on the news “KMTA’s fate hangs in the balance“. The news was published in The Hindu on 17th June 2023. The Kochi Metropolitan Transport Authority (KMTA), the first such body in India having legislative […]
June 13, 2023
D Dhanuraj, Chairman of CPPR, comments on the news “Are our new transport services tempting enough to make people ditch cars and take sustainable options?“. The news was published in Times of India on 12th June 2023. The Vande Bharat […]
June 2, 2023
D Dhanuraj, Chairman of CPPR, comments on the news “Draft notification may play spoilsport with city entry of Goshree buses, feel stakeholders“. The news was published in The Hindu on 1st June 2023. The notification was just the opposite of […]