CPPR in the News

August 12, 2026
Kochi's traffic

Kochi’s Traffic Needs More Than New Roads: D Dhanuraj

Kochi's traffic highlights the need for better public transport and connectivity alongside road infrastructure development.
August 12, 2026
Rethinking Kochi's nightlife

Rethinking Kochi’s Nightlife: D Dhanuraj

Kochi's nightlife and the closure of Queen's Walkway are discussed by D Dhanuraj, highlighting urban spaces, safety, and the city's economy.
July 27, 2026
China's WAICO

The Geopolitics of AI: China’s WAICO Push and India’s BRICS Standing

China's WAICO and India's BRICS standing are examined through the lens of global AI governance, strategic competition, and India's evolving role.
July 25, 2026
Oceanarium

Oceanarium Proposal for Kochi: D Dhanuraj

Oceanarium Proposal for Kochi highlights D Dhanuraj's call for a clear blueprint, proper planning, and sustainable funding for the project.
July 16, 2026
Rethinking Bus Transport Reform

Rethinking Bus Transport Reform in India

Rethinking Bus Transport Reform in India: Nikhil Ali examines why India's bus sector needs regulatory reforms and greater private participation.
July 14, 2026
Mission Samudra

Mission Samudra and Kerala’s Tourism Potential: Manoj P V

Mission Samudra and Kerala's Tourism Potential: Manoj P V explores how Kerala can boost tourism through its maritime economy and coastal heritage.
July 13, 2026
Rethinking Kochi Urban

Rethinking Kochi’s Urban Governance: D Dhanuraj

D Dhanuraj highlights the need for clear mandates, stronger institutions, and holistic planning to improve Kochi’s urban governance and development.
July 3, 2026
Kochi Dialogue 2026

Kochi Dialogue 2026

Organised by: Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), KochiIn collaboration with: Policy Planning & Research (PP&R) Division, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of IndiaDate:  18-20 November, 2026Venue: Kochi, Kerala, India Building the Next Chapter of India–GCC Relations Kochi Dialogue is […]
April 28, 2026
Kerala Polls 2026

D Dhanuraj of CPPR comments on the Kerala Election 2026

Kerala Election 2026 Commentary by D Dhanuraj highlights political trends, voter sentiment, and key issues in the state.
March 5, 2026
Vyttila

“Unclogging Vyttila: Fixing Kerala’s busiest junction needs more than a flyover”

Vyttila junction faces chronic congestion. Fixing Kerala’s busiest traffic hub requires broader transport planning beyond flyover solutions.
February 25, 2026

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: The Battle Lines are Drawn

Eleven decisive factors that will shape the outcome of Kerala’s most consequential election in a generation. The local body elections in December 2025 effectively set the tone for Kerala’s 2026 state assembly elections. With the UDF’s decisive victory in those […]
February 24, 2026

കെ.എസ്.ആ.ർ.ടി.സിക്ക് കോടികൾ, സ്വകാര്യ ബസുകൾക്ക് നിയന്ത്രണങ്ങൾ: കേരളം ബസ് പെർമിറ്റ് സംവിധാനം ഉടച്ചുവാർക്കേണ്ടത് എന്തുകൊണ്ട്?

കെഎസ്ആർടിസിക്ക് ഗണ്യമായ സാമ്പത്തിക സഹായം നൽകിക്കൊണ്ട് പൊതുഗതാഗത സംവിധാനം നിലനിർത്താനുള്ള സംസ്ഥാനത്തിന്റെ പ്രതിജ്ഞാബദ്ധത കേരള ബജറ്റ് 2026 – 27 വീണ്ടും ഉയർത്തിക്കാട്ടി. ബജറ്റ് പ്രസംഗം അനുസരിച്ച്, ഈ ഗവൺമെന്റിന്റെ ഭരണകാലത്ത് ₹8,525.43 കോടി രൂപ കെഎസ്ആർടിസിക്ക് നൽകിയിട്ടുണ്ട് (ദിനംപ്രതി ശരാശരി ₹5 കോടി രൂപ). കെ.എസ്.ആർ.ടി.സിയിൽ ഇത്രയധികം നിക്ഷേപം നടത്തുമ്പോഴും, സർവീസുകളിൽ ഇന്നും വലിയൊരു […]
February 10, 2026

“Vyttila flyover: The bridge on the river of hue and cry,” D Dhanuraj of CPPR on what went wrong at Vyttila and how the chaos can still be fixed

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

“It is unclear what problem the proposed nativity card is actually trying to solve,” notes D. Dhanuraj, founder-chairman of the Centre for Public Policy Research.

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 on growing concerns surrounding digital ‘master boards’ in Kochi

D Dhanuraj of CPPR raises concerns over digital ‘master boards’ in Kochi, citing pedestrian safety issues, visual clutter, and distraction to motorists.