August 8, 2024

EP 61 | Building a Senior Citizen Friendly Kerala: Challenges and Innovations | Policy Beyond Politics

Kerala has a rapidly ageing population, with the proportion of senior citizens (aged 60 and above) projected to reach 22.8% by 2036, significantly higher than the national average of 15%. This demographic shift poses challenges for the state in terms […]
August 7, 2024

EP 15 | Policy Beyond Borders | Unrest in Bangladesh: Political, Economic and Strategic Implications

The recent political unrest in Bangladesh and the subsequent resignation of Sheikh Hasina have raised concerns about the political future of the country as well as the international implications. The unrest, sparked by discontent over a government job quota system, […]
August 2, 2024

EP 07 | Policy Beyond Mobility | The Hidden Pollution: A Case of Urban Vehicular Congestion

Urban vehicular pollution has become a critical issue in the contemporary world, driven by rapid industrialization, urbanisation and the concentration of human activities in metropolitan areas. When discussing urban pollution, we tend to concentrate more on the air, sound and […]
August 2, 2024

Budget expands gender allocations

Both the Interim Budget and the full Budget show a significant shift from focusing solely on women’s development to emphasising women-led development. Unlike previous years, the Gender Budget statement for 2024–2025 comprises three parts. Part A includes 100 per cent […]
August 1, 2024

EP 14 | Policy Beyond Borders | Modi 3.0: Analyzing India’s Foreign Policy Approach

This episode of ‘Policy Beyond Borders’ with Ambassador Venu Rajamony analyses India’s Foreign Policy approach in PM Modi’s consecutive third term. It explores the geopolitical significance and challenges India faces due to its relations with neighboring countries, West Asia, and […]
July 31, 2024

India needs to focus on its senior care economy

In the Viksit Bharat 2047 timeline, India would have transitioned from the demographic dividend phase to an ageing society. So, it is imperative to plan on building an ecosystem for senior care to address all the challenges of an ageing […]
July 31, 2024

Budget 2024-25: Striving for effective transit planning

India still lags in employing planners who have a multi disciplinary approach when planning a city. As remarked in the Union budget 2024-25, cities are growth hubs of a country, and contribute substantially to the GDP of India. Efforts have […]
July 30, 2024

Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump: New Challenges to Personal Protection Mechanisms

Image Credit: Evan Vucci/AP Context In the backdrop of the attempted assassination of the former US president, Donald Trump, the presumptive nominee of the Republican Party in 2024 US presidential polls, the article examines the new challenges in the personal […]
July 22, 2024

An Analysis of Past Gender Budgets in India

Gender responsive budgeting (GRB), started in 2005-06, is a step in the direction of promoting equitable distribution of public resources for a historically silenced, abused and neglected population. Even though not legally mandated, a separate gender budget statement has been […]
July 22, 2024

CPPR 20th Anniversary Programmes

July 20, 2024

 CPPR Decoding the Polls

Decoding Indian National and State Elections 2024 “Decoding the Polls” is an enlightening endeavour crafted by the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) to provide a holistic understanding of the Indian electoral process.  From in-depth articles to thought-provoking podcasts and […]
July 18, 2024

Easing the Regulatory Ecosystem of School Education in India

In India, education is a subject in the concurrent list of the seventh schedule of the Indian Constitution and thus, school education falls under the jurisdiction of both the Union and State governments. At the central level, the Right to […]
July 3, 2024

Cloudburst in Kochi Exposes Urgent Need for Effective Stormwater Management

Kerala faces significant challenges in collecting accurate rainfall data due to a shortage of rain gauges, adversely affecting the design of stormwater infrastructure. Key Takeaways On May 28, the city of Kochi experienced an intense cloudburst, resulting in over 100 […]
July 2, 2024

Round Table Conference on Decriminalisation of Business Laws in Kerala

A round table conference was organised by the Trivandrum Chamber of Commerce and Industries (TCCI) in partnership with the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) on ‘Decriminalisation of Business Laws in Kerala’ on June 24, 2024 at the TCCI office, […]
June 24, 2024

India’s Ambitions in Chabahar: Securing the Project Amidst Financial and Regional Hurdles

In May 2024, India Ports Global Ltd. (IPGL) and the Ports and Maritime Organisation of Iran (PMO) inked a 10-year contract to develop and operate the Shahid Beheshti Port in Chabahar. The stalled deal eventually materialised with the effective work […]