March 14, 2024

Tobacco control — here’s an alternative agenda for India on harm reduction

India, in its act of imposing a ban on e-cigarettes in 2019, failed to make the distinction between the different classes of products. While in the finance bill of 2021, the government acknowledged the distinction between traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes and […]
March 13, 2024

Focus Group Discussion on Decriminalisation of Business Laws in Kerala

A focus group discussion was organised by the Kerala Management Association (KMA) in partnership with the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) on ‘Decriminalisation of Business Laws in Kerala’ on March 1, 2024 at the Management House, Kochi.The discussion was […]
March 6, 2024

A comprehensive exploration of Shared Auto Services in Kochi

The report delves into the introduction of shared mobility, particularly the use of small vehicles catering to the unique transportation landscape of Kochi. Addressing the challenges posed by narrow roads and limited public transport access, our findings emphasize the significance […]
March 6, 2024

The India-Biden Question: What would a second-term mean for New Delhi?

Soham Deshmukh, Research Intern (International Relations), Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) Key Takeaways The potential for a second Biden administration ushers in a period of both promise and uncertainty for India-US relations. While the foundation of shared strategic objectives, […]
March 4, 2024

ഈ കുട്ടികൾ പഠിക്കാൻ മറുനാട് തേടുന്നതെന്ത്?​

CPPR’s Youth Leadership Fellowship 2023 fellow Cyril Sebastian’s study on Kerala’s student migration is featured in the news | News published on Kerala Kaumudi (04-03-2024) ധനമന്ത്രി കെ.എൻ. ബാലഗോപാൽ ഇത്തവണത്തെ സംസ്ഥാന ബഡ്ജറ്റിൽ വ്യക്തമാക്കിയത്, കൂടുതൽ തൊഴിലവസരങ്ങളും സൗകര്യങ്ങളും നൽകി യുവാക്കളെ സംസ്ഥാനത്തു തന്നെ പിടിച്ചുനിറുത്തുന്നതിലാണ് […]
February 29, 2024

Kerala must prioritise a gender policy audit

Overcoming gender stereotyping requires a concerted effort to shift societal perceptions, offering women the space to pursue personal and career aspirations freely Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s February 22 call for a gender audit has reignited the conversation on women’s labour participation, […]
February 27, 2024

Case Study on Pattambi Municipality Waste Management Practices, Challenges and Strategies

Waste management is an ever-pressing concern for municipalities across the globe, and Pattambi Municipality, nestled along the banks of the Bharathapuzha river in the Palakkad District of Kerala, India, is no exception. This case study, by CPPR’s Urban Fellow Noorbina […]
February 26, 2024

Why Kerala Youth are Migrating | Study Abroad | Cyril Sebastian | YLF

CPPR Youth Leadership Fellow Cyril Sebastian talking about his project and Kerala student migration on Myfin Point Media. Views expressed by the author are personal and need not reflect or represent the views of the Centre for Public Policy Research.
February 26, 2024

Kerala KHADI and the Way Forward

In the Kerala budget 2024, “an amount of ₹ 14.80 crore is earmarked for the various activities related to Khadi and Village industries, the traditional industry which provides direct employment to around 14,000 people in weaving and spinning sectors”. The […]
February 26, 2024

Do welfare fund boards in Kerala maximise welfare benefits?

Kerala’s budget for 2024-25 was presented amidst the economic stress that the state grapples with. The finance minister, in the budget speech, criticised the hostile attitude of central government towards the state, he feels has contributed to its current financial […]
February 23, 2024

EP 02 | Policy Beyond Mobility | Ride-Hailing: Demand for Gender Segregated Transport’ featuring Dr Vandana Vasudevan

Interest in Gender Segregated Transport (GST) in ride-hailing is evident not just in survey results but also in the increased emergence of transportation start-ups that specialise in GST around the world. Yet, GST remains heavily debated both in terms of […]
February 20, 2024

Not just studies and jobs: Why Kerala’s youth choose to migrate

The majority (78%) of female students from Kerala chose to migrate seeking a society that promotes inclusivity, offers a better lifestyle, and is free from social stigmas and stereotypes. The study on “Youth Migration from Kerala,” conducted in 2023 and […]
February 16, 2024

Girl Student Migration from Kerala: Beyond Academic and Economic Opportunities

Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), Kochi, has developed a survey questionnaire as part of an academic research project on the topic “Girl Student Migration from Kerala: Beyond Academic and Economic Opportunities.” The study primarily aims to fill the gap in […]
February 14, 2024

പ്രതീക്ഷയ്‌ക്കൊത്ത് ഉയരാത്ത ബജറ്റ്

ഡി ധനുരാജ്, ചെയർമാൻ, സെന്റർ ഫോർ പബ്ലിക് പോളിസി റിസർച്ച് ഒരു പ്രതിസന്ധി ഒരു അവസരമാണ്, 2024 ലെ കേരള ബജറ്റിന്റെ പശ്ചാത്തലം അത്തരം അതിശയകരവും ഉറച്ചതുമായ പ്രഖ്യാപനങ്ങൾക്കായി ക്രമീകരിച്ചതാണ്. തീർച്ചയായും, നയ പരിഷ്കാരങ്ങൾ പ്രഖ്യാപിക്കാനുള്ള വേദിയല്ല ബജറ്റ്, എന്നാൽ നയ നിർദ്ദേശങ്ങൾ സൂചിപ്പിക്കാൻ ധനമന്ത്രിമാർ ഈ വേദി ഉപയോഗിച്ചിട്ടുണ്ട്. എന്നാൽ ഇവിടെ, ധനമന്ത്രി അതിന്റെ […]
February 14, 2024

EP 58 | What do ChatGPT and AI look like in India | Policy Beyond Politics

Generative AI is projected to increase annual global GDP to the amount of trillions if implemented properly, according to analysts. What is India’s stake in this new global phenomenon? In today’s podcast, we look at generative AI and LLMs, the […]