Articles
November 6, 2025
In an elite urban private school, Grade 2 students learn coding, while a Grade 3 student in a government school struggles with reading and basic math. In India’s race to reform education, the most urgent of India’s learning crisis is […]
November 4, 2025
India has established a comprehensive national policy for solar energy through the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). This initiative promotes rooftop solar systems and introduces net metering for distributed energy production. Net metering is generally available for systems […]
November 3, 2025
ഏറെ സാധ്യതകള് ഈ രംഗത്ത് ഉണ്ടെങ്കിലും മറ്റു രാജ്യങ്ങളേക്കാള് 25 ശതമാനത്തോളം അധികമായ നിര്മ്മാണച്ചെലവാണ് ഇന്ത്യയുടെ വളര്ച്ചയ്ക്ക് തടസ്സമായി നിലനില്ക്കുന്നത്. യൂറോപ്പ്, ജപ്പാന്, യു.എസ്. എന്നീ രാജ്യങ്ങളില് നിന്നുള്ള വന്തോതിലുള്ള പ്രൊപ്പല്ഷന് സംവിധാനങ്ങളുടെയും (propulsion systems) യന്ത്രസാമഗ്രികളുടെയും ഇറക്കുമതിയാണ് ഇതിനുള്ള പ്രധാന കാരണം. ഇന്ത്യന് കപ്പല് നിര്മ്മാണ മേഖലയ്ക്ക് ഉണര്വ് നല്കിക്കൊണ്ട്, 69,725 കോടി രൂപയുടെ […]
November 3, 2025
For a nation that once ruled the seas with ancient docks like Lothal, it is ironic that India builds less than 0.06% of the world’s ships in 2025 The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 69,725 crore package to revitalise […]
October 28, 2025
Context India’s rapid urbanisation has become not only the cornerstone of its economic growth, innovation, and modernity, but also a consequential strain on the country’s available resources. By 2050, it is estimated that approximately two-thirds of the global population will […]
October 23, 2025
Technology has proved to be a double-edged sword, especially in the context of violence against women and girls (VAWG). The National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP) reported a 118.4% rise in online crimes (22,188 in 2020 to 48,475 in 2024) against […]
October 15, 2025
The work to end domestic violence in the U.S. started in the 1970s by survivors and advocates as a grassroots movement rooted in communities. Initially referred to as the Battered Women’s Movement because of its focus, it has made significant […]
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 3, 2025
Kerala presents a striking paradox. Despite being one of India’s most progressive states with the highest literacy levels, a female labour force participation of 46%, and women outnumbering men in higher education enrollment, domestic violence remains pervasive. According to the […]
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 […]