CPPR in the News
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 24, 2025
D Dhanuraj talks to TNIE on the priorities for the New Mayor of Kochi.
December 18, 2025
Op‑ed by Dr. D. Dhanuraj, Chairman, Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), in Mathrubhumi, titled “സെൽ വരണം, ഡേറ്റ വേണം” (“We Need a Redressal Cell, We Need Data”), on priorities for the new Kochi Municipal Corporation council.
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 […]
October 27, 2025
Heavy dependence on foreign shipping for trade poses strategic risk, says CSL chief India’s heavy dependence on foreign shipping for trade despite its naval strength poses a strategic risk, as disruptions in global shipping could severely impact the country’s economy, […]
September 30, 2025
Phase 2 of the project is planned as a solution to the airport connectivity dilemma, bypassing the congested NH 544 corridor. The latest figures show that Kochi airport records an annual footfall of 1.12 crore. Despite several interventions, a rapid […]
July 14, 2025
Illegal hoardings are to make way for as many as 50 LED billboards in Kochi, which will be installed in different parts of the city. A fully digital billboard installed at the Kadavanthra Metro Station for trial run. In an […]
July 8, 2025
The project, if realised, will benefit hundreds of commuters, enabling them to easily access the Ernakulam North, Ernakulam South and Thripunithura metro stations. A view of the nearby Metro viaduct from the Ernakulam South station. A long-pending demand for skywalks […]
July 7, 2025
KSRTC Travel Card is part of a closed-loop payment system that doesn’t permit integration with other transport modes. With the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) rolling out a travel card, there are now calls from several quarters for an […]
June 27, 2025
Kochi ranks 420th globally and 8th in India according to the Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2025 Kochi Metro (Representational image) The Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2025 has Kochi in 420th position globally and eighth in India — making […]
May 20, 2025
Giving a lease of life to the light tram project, which was mooted last year, KMRL has given its approval to go ahead with preliminary procedures. A light tram in Brisbane (Representational image) Kochi might well be the first city […]
May 14, 2025
Illegal parking rampant at many such locations, considerably slowing down city traffic Two-wheelers parked in multiple rows along the narrow Broadway The Vyttila Mobility Hub Society (VMHS) has lodged a complaint with the City Traffic Police over the illegal parking […]