Articles
September 30, 2026
An Analogy Consider an examination hall. If the teacher cannot see one student, the likelihood of his cheating is 1. If two students are in the blind spot, the likelihood of their cheating is 4. For instance, if the students […]
September 11, 2026
Ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), Kochi, in collaboration with Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Kerala, convened a roundtable titled “The 18th BRICS Summit: India’s Priorities and the Future of the Global South” on […]
September 11, 2026
“A two-day, hands-on public policy experience for college students, delivered by CPPR.“ Policyshaala isn’t a lecture series, it’s where students stop studying policy and start making it.
August 6, 2026
When geopolitical tensions escalate across the Gulf region, the consequences are felt in hundreds of households in Kerala, which depend on remittances to meet their daily needs. Early 2026 US-led military strikes on Iran and subsequent airspace closures over Dubai, […]
July 3, 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 […]
June 30, 2026
Another academic year is opening in India, and with it, a fresh crop of institutions is announcing public policy programmes. Public policy has become something of a fashion statement in the university education world. Many will argue that they are […]
June 16, 2026
This policy brief examines the legal and regulatory barriers that prevent shared Intermediate Public Transport (IPT) services, such as shared autorickshaws and motor cabs, from operating within Andhra Pradesh’s existing transport framework. It analyses how the traditional distinction between stage […]
May 28, 2026
In this video, the Centre for Public Policy Research, Kochi, presents key insights from its research on land leasing restrictions in Kerala and their impact on agricultural productivity, land use, and farmer livelihoods. Kerala’s land reforms—anchored in the Kerala Land […]
April 29, 2026
In this video, the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), Kochi, Kerala, presents key insights from its research on Kerala’s plantation sector, focusing on the need for diversification, regulatory reform, and improved competitiveness. Plantation crops such as tea, coffee, rubber, and […]
April 27, 2026
Rural mobility in Karnataka remains unreliable despite significant investments into road connectivity and affordability interventions such as the Shakti Scheme. Increased ridership has not been matched by expanded supply, resulting in chronic overcrowding, limited route coverage, and service gaps that […]
April 8, 2026
Insights on Assembly Elections 2026 India covering issues, people, and policy choices influencing governance and economic direction.
April 7, 2026
Shared mobility services in smaller passenger vehicles such as autorickshaws and motorcabs are structurally incompatible with Karnataka’s current regulatory framework. The Karnataka Motor Vehicles Rules (KMVR), 1989, and the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, regulate vehicles by drawing a strict distinction […]
April 7, 2026
Shared mobility services using small passenger vehicles (share autorickshaws) are commonly observed in urban corridors of Tamil Nadu. However, the legal framework governing these services continues to rely on the traditional contract carriage under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. While […]
April 7, 2026
Shared mobility services in smaller passenger vehicles such as autorickshaws and motor cabs are structurally incompatible with Kerala’s current regulatory framework. The Kerala Motor Vehicles Rules (KMVR), 1989, and the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, regulate vehicles by drawing a strict […]
March 23, 2026
The paper outlines the systemic delays identified in the magistrate courts of Ernakulam District, highlighting a significant divergence between statutory mandates and actual judicial performance in domestic violence cases. The Crisis of Statutory Non-Compliance: The research identifies a widespread failure […]