Articles

November 8, 2023

Can net neutrality survive market forces?

Enforcing and regulating net neutrality is not a straightforward task. Varying capacities to understand and adapt to technological changes make net neutrality a complex ecosystem to enforce. Recently, the Department of Telecoms tried to ease nerves by saying there was […]
November 6, 2023

Assembly Elections – 2023 | Madhya Pradesh – A Crucial Battle in Hindi Heartland

The elections to the 230 member Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly, slated for November 17, 2023, assume national importance as the state represents a replica of the Hindi heartland with unique socio-political-cultural indicators. While the BJP, which has been in power […]
November 2, 2023

Assembly Elections – 2023 | Mizoram – Ethnicity and Sub-nationalism: The Key Issues

Over 8.5 lakh voters are going to the election-booths on November 7, 2023, to elect 40 members of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly. The main contenders are the ruling Mizo National Front (MNF), the Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM), the Congress and […]
November 1, 2023

 Do Young Indians Participate In Elections?

In 2009, the Election Commission of India (ECI) established the Systematic Voter’s Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) programme, aimed at engaging and educating voters due to gaps and stagnation in voter registration and voter turnout. The total voter turnout increased […]
October 31, 2023

CPPR Dialogue | AITP: The new Revolution in India’s Public Transportation | B J Antony

Buses are one of the important pillars of public transportation, especially in India. Issuing permits for buses was always controversial in the country, especially after the advent of Route Nationalization. All India Tourist Permit Act(AITP) 2023 is the new revolution […]
October 28, 2023

 Kerala’s Anjengo coir : Once a crown jewel

Kerala’s coir industry has witnessed growth in exports since 2015-16 with exports reaching ₹1,731.66 lakh in 2021-22. This industry holds importance as a source of employment and foreign exchange earnings. It provides livelihood opportunities for 3,75,000 individuals, with an impressive […]
October 26, 2023

CPPR Dialogue | Kerala Liquor Policy 2023-24: Opportunities and Challenges

The Kerala Liquor Policy 2023-24 aims to improve the state’s revenue and employment opportunities by promoting and branding Kerala toddy, providing pub licenses in IT parks and Industrial Estates etc. The discussion critically evaluates the policy and helps listeners to […]
October 20, 2023

Virtual Talk – A Contemporary View on the War in Ukraine

The virtual talk is part of a series of 5 experimental engagements by Centre for Contemporary Challenges at the University of Pecs, Hungary. The first two of it were hosted by Indian Institue of Science, Bengaluru, and the second by […]
October 19, 2023

Global Hunger Index a stark reminder to address hunger, poverty

The challenges in addressing hunger and poverty cannot be effectively met through general schemes devised solely at the central or state levels. India’s poor ranking in the recently published Global Hunger Index brought the focus back to discussions around poverty, […]
October 19, 2023

Kerala Liquor Policy 2023-24: Are Good Intentions Enough?

The Kerala government has recently brought out the Kerala Abkari Policy 2023-24 which stresses the importance of promoting the liquor industry in the context of the state’s tourism. A plain reading of the provisions in the policy shows that the […]
October 14, 2023

The Surprise Attack by Hamas – Israel’s 9/11 Moment?

The intrusion of hundreds of Hamas fighters into the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border areas of Southern Israel on October 7, 2023, and attacking defence bases and settlements, killing and kidnapping Israeli soldiers and civilians, have raised serious questions […]
October 13, 2023

EP 6 | Policy Beyond Borders | Israel-Hamas War: The Conditional Peace and Unending Conflict

In this episode of Policy Beyond Borders, we explore the repercussions of the recent Hamas attack on Israel and the broader West Asian region. We examine the possible consequences of the conflict on the energy market and the ongoing peace […]
October 9, 2023

Biomedical Waste Management: A Perinthalmanna Model

Perinthalmanna has an effective system for the management of biomedical waste with few areas for improvement Waste management is a pressing concern for urban practitioners, government officials, as well as state and local governments. In Kerala, a majority of regions […]
October 6, 2023

CPPR Dialogue | Re-engineering Primary Health Centres in Kerala | Dr S S Lal

The dialogue between Ms Nathishia Rebecca Chandy, CPPR YLF Fellow 2023 and Dr S.S. Lal (MBBS, PhD, MPH, MBA) on the journey of Primary Healthcare Centres to Family Healthcare Centres in Kerala is a critical topic to deliberate on in […]
October 6, 2023

Robust Economic Growth Critical for India to Take Care of its Elderly

A development in India’s ‘care economy’ for the elderly will depend on the wealth growth of the younger generation in the next two decades. Key Points India is at the threshold of a demographic transition marked by a surging ageing […]