Articles

November 8, 2025

Kochi Water Crisis: Urban Growth Amid a Deepening Water Shortage

Access to safe drinking water is becoming increasingly difficult in Kochi due to a lack of planning, accountability, and inadequate infrastructure. Despite receiving 2,810 mm of rainfall, the city of Kochi struggles to convert natural abundance into a reliable supply. […]
November 7, 2025

Samathua Kalvi for All: Making Low-Fee Schools Part of the Solution

Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin, described the recently introduced Tamil Nadu State School Education Policy (TNSEP) as a roadmap for Samathua Kalvi (equitable education) and Pagutharivu Kalvi (rationalist education). The policy introduces many welcome initiatives in pedagogy, technology integration, […]
November 6, 2025

Failing at the Foundation: Why India’s Learning Crisis Begins in Early Childhood

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

Bridging the Rooftop Divide: Reforming Solar Net Metering in India

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

മാരിടൈം ഹബ്ബായി കൊച്ചി; സൗകര്യങ്ങള്‍ പര്യാപ്തമോ? മുന്നേറാന്‍ ഇനിയും എന്തൊക്കെ വേണം

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

Can India break the global shipbuilding monopoly of China, Korea, and Japan?

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

Localisation of SDG11 in India’s Urban Spheres

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 27, 2025

The Hindu Features CPPR in report on India’s Maritime Trade and Strategic Dependence

Heavy dependence on foreign shipping for trade poses strategic risk, says CSL chief India’s heavy dependence on foreign shipping for trade despite its naval strength poses a strategic risk, as disruptions in global shipping could severely impact the country’s economy, […]
October 23, 2025

Online Crimes Against Women in India: Deepfakes, Doxxing, and Digital Abuse

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 21, 2025

India-China 2025: Rebuilding Trust Amidst Tariffs and Geopolitical Shifts | CPPR Dialogue

India-China Relations in 2025 As India and China mark 75 years of diplomatic ties in 2025, their relationship continues to reflect both cooperation and competition. Against the backdrop of global economic shifts, US tariffs, and regional power transitions, the India-China […]
October 15, 2025

Response to Domestic Violence in the U.S. -Emerging Practices and Promising Models

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 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 […]