CPPR in the News
September 5, 2024
D Dhanuraj, Chairman of Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) comments on the issue of “shared mobility” in Kerala on All India Radio. (D Dhanuraj’s comments from 7.48 – 12.05)
August 30, 2024
The Sri Lankan crisis is a multi-faceted catastrophe, with the worst-ever economic crisis, Covid-19 induced socioeconomic challenges and political fluidity collectively making the people suffer in all aspects of life, in turn paralysing the nation. Out of the total 8.8 […]
August 23, 2024
The recent controversy over the Kerala government’s decision to appoint K. Vasuki as the officer in charge of “external cooperation” has drawn attention to an important but often overlooked aspect of India’s foreign policy landscape – the role of subnational […]
August 23, 2024
In busy Indian cities, getting around can be challenging. We deal with problems like traffic congestion, pollution, and the constant struggle to find convenient transport options. The rapid growth of India’s urban population has triggered an increased demand for transport in […]
August 22, 2024
This article analyses the recent move of UPSC to recruit senior officers of bureaucracy through ‘lateral entry’. The government dropped the move in the wake of organised protests by the opposition parties and dissent by a couple of NDA-allies. Highlights […]
August 21, 2024
Kerala, renowned for its cultural richness and natural beauty, is at the cusp of transformative changes in its liquor policy. As per the Kerala Abkari Act, 1967, “toddy” denotes the liquid derived from coconut, palmyra, date, or any other palm […]
August 16, 2024
Key Takeaways: The death of Joy, one of the three sanitation workers hired by the railway to unclog the Amayizhanjan Canal in Thiruvananthapuram, unveiled the inefficiency of the state in full light. Two days after Joy went missing, his decomposed […]
August 16, 2024
How do we help the people of #Wayanad, Kerala affected by the #landslides from a public policy perspective? Listen to the chairman of the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), Dr. D. Dhanuraj, sharing his recommendations for medium and long […]
August 12, 2024
Key takeaways: While the budget has been positively received, its long-term effectiveness in projecting India’s power internationally and achieving inclusive development remains to be evaluated. The defence sector budget remained the same as the interim budget, marking a 4.79% increase […]
August 12, 2024
India, targeting a $7 trillion economy and decarbonisation target by achieving 500 GW of fossil-fuel free generating capacity by 2030, needs a well-rounded strategy that harmonises economic development with environmental sustainability. To reach India’s goal of achieving 50 percent of […]
August 8, 2024
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 7, 2024
സെന്റർ ഫോർ പബ്ലിക് പോളിസി റിസർച്ച് ചെയർമാൻ ഡി ധനുരാജ് വിശദീകരിക്കുന്നു
August 2, 2024
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
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 […]