Articles
October 7, 2025
The think tank ecosystem in India stands at a critical juncture. Balancing independence, technological adaptation, and policy relevance will be crucial. The journey toward realizing India’s vision of Amritkaal 2047 will be demanding, and the think tank ecosystem will play […]
October 1, 2025
Public Choice Theory Podcast Series Public policy decisions shape the lives of every citizen, yet the process behind those decisions is often poorly understood. This podcast series, produced by CPPR as part of the Institute of Economic Affairs […]
September 30, 2025
While there are positive global trends towards the use of renewable energy, the hydrocarbon exploration on land and at sea continues unabated. Oil Find in Antarctica and the Antarctic Treaty The most recent announcement is by Russia that there are […]
September 29, 2025
U.S. models of law, coordination, and survivor support in combating violence against women, and examining how India can strengthen its response to VAW. Violence against women (VAW) remains a deeply entrenched issue worldwide. While India has made significant legal and […]
September 24, 2025
Knowledge Partner: Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) Access to adequate, safe, and affordable housing is recognised as a universal right and a key target for sustainable development. Yet in India, the challenge remains severe—an estimated 18 million people live […]
September 22, 2025
Private Schools and Their Crucial Role in India’s Education System Private schools now educate nearly one-third of India’s students nationwide, with their share exceeding 50% in several southern states — underlining their crucial role. A significant proportion of […]
September 21, 2025
Learning Outcomes and Governance Gaps under NEP 2020 One of the National Education Policy’s central objectives was to improve learning outcomes. To achieve this, the policy proposed reforms ranging from curriculum redesign and pedagogical innovation to regulatory restructuring. While many […]
September 19, 2025
Official statistics reveal increasing reporting of crimes against women but decreasing and alarmingly low conviction rates for such crimes. Kerala, a state long celebrated for its progressive social indicators and high literacy, is confronting an uncomfortable truth: its robust legal […]
September 19, 2025
India’s GST 2.0 reform is a step forward, but true resilience requires fiscal decentralisation to empower local governance and strengthen federalism. India’s ambitious “GST 2.0” reform marks a significant turning point in the country’s tax landscape, promising greater simplicity and […]
September 18, 2025
Author: Dr D Dhanuraj, Aleena T Sabu, Adithyan P V The BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) coalition has emerged as a powerful bloc in the global economic and geopolitical landscape. The group remained largely off the radar […]
September 17, 2025
Author: Gazi Hassan The policy paper, “QUAD after Trump: India’s Role in Fostering Regional Security,” analyzes India’s strategic position within the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD), a strategic alliance between India, the United States, Japan, and Australia, in the evolving geopolitical […]
August 28, 2025
India’s manufacturing sector, despite liberalization and decades of economic reforms, continues to underperform relative to its potential. A recent study, “Multiplying Multi-Plants: A New and Consequential Phenomenon” by Arvind Subramanian, Abhishek Anand, and Dr Naveen Joseph Thomas sheds light […]
August 9, 2025
The West Asia region remains one of the most geopolitically sensitive areas in the world, where historical conflicts intertwine with modern political tensions, creating a volatile and uncertain environment. The latest escalation between Iran and Israel has […]
August 8, 2025
Author: Dr D Dhanuraj Trustworthy AI (Artificial Intelligence): A Tool Rooted in an Objective and Balanced Approach To create trustworthy AI (Artificial Intelligence), we need to rethink how autonomous systems interact with society and with other AIs, which differs from […]
August 1, 2025
Context The Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) has officially submitted the Draft Film Policy for the State of Kerala to the Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSDFC). This milestone marks the culmination of months of research and consultation […]