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November 14, 2025
India has the largest youth population in the world, with approximately 65% of the population under the age of 35. This seems like a demographic dividend for our nation, but is actually scarred by the lack of connection between earning […]
November 4, 2025
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
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
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
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 […]
August 7, 2025
US tariffs on India reach 50% amid rising tensions over Russian oil imports, straining ties and testing India’s strategic balancing act In Short: Introduction The former Bolshevik leader and head of the Soviet Union, Vladimir Lenin, once stated that “There […]
August 1, 2025
Context The Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) has officially submitted the Draft Film Policy for the State of Kerala to the Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSDFC). This milestone marks the culmination of months of research and consultation […]
April 21, 2025
Context The Kerala Land Reforms Act of 1963 and the Kerala Land Reforms (Amendment) Act of 1979 were introduced with the objective of restructuring land ownership and promoting equitable distribution in the state. These legislations sought to transfer land […]
October 23, 2024
Context Transportation is a critical issue in rural India, with limited and unorganised connectivity severely restricting access to essential services such as education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. India’s rural population is around 64.13% of the total population. India invests […]
October 22, 2024
India is a peninsular nation with a coastline spanning 11,098 km across nine coastal states and four union territories. The Indian coastal region is crucial for global trade, handling 70% of the world’s container traffic and major energy trade routes. […]
October 21, 2024
The Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women (1993) defines Violence Against Women as “any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual, or mental harm or suffering to women, including threats […]
October 19, 2024
What is Kochi Dialogue? Kochi Dialogue is a Track 1.5 diplomacy conclave organised by the Centre for Public Policy Research, Kochi, in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. It is a global channel that explores synergies […]
July 20, 2024
Decoding Indian National and State Elections 2024 “Decoding the Polls” is an enlightening endeavour crafted by the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) to provide a holistic understanding of the Indian electoral process. From in-depth articles to thought-provoking podcasts and […]