CPPR in the News
March 18, 2026
A short 25-day campaign period puts pressure on UDF in Kerala elections, while LDF and BJP appear better prepared, says CPPR Chairman D Dhanuraj.
March 10, 2026
A CPPR study across five states reveals gaps between assault cases reported by women and justice delivered, highlighting institutional barriers and funding gaps.
March 10, 2026
Kochi public transport routes must adapt to changing commuting patterns, says CPPR chairman D Dhanuraj.
March 5, 2026
Kerala online political campaigns 2026 highlight the rivalry of ‘Kadakku Purathu’ and ‘Irunda Kalam’ as parties shape narratives ahead of elections.
March 5, 2026
Vyttila junction faces chronic congestion. Fixing Kerala’s busiest traffic hub requires broader transport planning beyond flyover solutions.
February 10, 2026
Nearly 80% of traffic at Vyttila moves east–west. D Dhanuraj of CPPR explains why the flyover ignores this reality and how the chaos can be corrected.
February 10, 2026
D. Dhanuraj of CPPR flags risks in Kerala’s proposed nativity card, noting possible impacts on long-term residents, interstate migrants, and electoral roll integrity.
February 4, 2026
D Dhanuraj of CPPR raises concerns over digital ‘master boards’ in Kochi, citing pedestrian safety issues, visual clutter, and distraction to motorists.
February 3, 2026
CPPR Chairman D Dhanuraj offers expert analysis on the Kerala Budget 2026.
February 3, 2026
Dr Dhanuraj was speaking to TINE about allocation for the KMTA and Kochi Metro Phase 2
December 29, 2025
Low-fee private schools (LFPS) in Andhra Pradesh provide affordable education to children from lower- and lower-middle-income households. Charging modest monthly fees (₹400–₹3,500), these schools make English-medium and nationally affiliated education accessible to families who cannot afford high-end private schools. Over […]
December 29, 2025
Low-fee private schools (LFPS) in Kerala provide an affordable alternative to government schools, serving predominantly lower- and lower-middle-income families. Monthly fees range from ₹400 to ₹3,500, making these schools accessible to daily wage-earning households. Over the past two decades, LFPS […]
December 29, 2025
Private participation in school education has grown steadily in Karnataka over the past decade, with Low-Fee Private Schools (LFPS) forming the backbone of this expansion. These unaided institutions serve low- and lower-middle-income households, typically charging ₹400–₹3,500 per month or operating […]
December 29, 2025
Telangana’s education landscape has seen rapid growth, with the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) rising from 21.5% in 1961 to nearly 95.7% in 2024. While government schools dominate in number, private unaided schools educate 64.7% of students, and 75–80% of these […]
December 29, 2025
Tamil Nadu’s education system has made significant progress toward universal access, driven in large part by the expansion of private schools. Nearly half of the state’s students (48%) now attend private unaided institutions, the majority of which are Low-Fee Private […]