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October 8, 2025

Agrivoltaics as a Dual Solution: Powering Energy Needs and Food Security | CPPR Dialogue

Agrivoltaics for Sustainability Sustainable development continues to be a complex challenge for many nations. With populations growing and natural resources becoming scarce, governments face the difficult task of balancing today’s demands with the needs of tomorrow. Innovative and integrative solutions […]
October 8, 2025

National Education Policy at Five: Budget Schools and the Regulatory Landscape

Despite their broad reach and growing role in India’s education ecosystem, low-fee private schools continue to operate under considerable strain, with many facing a complex and rigid regulatory environment. Meanwhile, the quality of learning remains a persistent national challenge. The […]
October 8, 2025

Harnessing Non-Renewable Energy for Indian Coastal Sustainable Development | Indian Coastal Alliance

The webinar, “Harnessing Non-Renewable Energy along the Indian Coasts for Sustainable Development,” is organised by the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), in collaboration with The Asia Foundation (TAF), as part of the Indian Coastal Alliance (ICA) project. India has […]
October 7, 2025

Nurturing the Think Tank Ecosystem for ‘Amrit Kaal 2047’

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

EP 65 | Public Choice Theory – An Introduction | Policy Beyond Politics

    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

Military and Mining Ambitions of Russia and China Threaten the Antarctica Treaty

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 30, 2025

D Dhanuraj of CPPR comments in TNIE on Seaport-Airport Road Extension

Phase 2 of the project is planned as a solution to the airport connectivity dilemma, bypassing the congested NH 544 corridor. The latest figures show that Kochi airport records an annual footfall of 1.12 crore. Despite several interventions, a rapid […]
September 29, 2025

Strengthening India’s Response to Violence Against Women (VAW): Insights from the U.S.

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 25, 2025

eBook — Public Choice: A Primer – Malayalam Translation

September 24, 2025

Impact of Anti-Competitive Practices in the Construction Industry on Housing for the Urban Poor in India

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

EP 64 | Prospects and Pressures of Low-Fee Private Schools in India | Policy Beyond Politics

    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

National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 Turns Five: Tight Goals, Loose Execution

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

The Implementation Gap: Why Strong Laws Aren’t Reducing Crimes Against Women in Kerala

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

Towards a Resilient India: Fiscal Decentralisation and Empowering Local Self-Governments

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

BRICS in the Evolving Global Order: Geopolitical Challenges and Adopting New Strategies in the Trump Era | FNF Policy Paper

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 […]