Projects
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 […]
October 21, 2025
India-China Relations in 2025 As India and China mark 75 years of diplomatic ties in 2025, their relationship continues to reflect both cooperation and competition. Against the backdrop of global economic shifts, US tariffs, and regional power transitions, the India-China […]
October 8, 2025
Agrivoltaics for Sustainability Sustainable development continues to be a complex challenge for many nations. With populations growing and natural resources becoming scarce, governments face the difficult task of balancing today’s demands with the needs of tomorrow. Innovative and integrative solutions […]
October 8, 2025
Despite their broad reach and growing role in India’s education ecosystem, low-fee private schools continue to operate under considerable strain, with many facing a complex and rigid regulatory environment. Meanwhile, the quality of learning remains a persistent national challenge. The […]
October 8, 2025
Harnessing Non-Renewable Energy for Indian Coastal Sustainable Development | Indian Coastal Alliance
The webinar, “Harnessing Non-Renewable Energy along the Indian Coasts for Sustainable Development,” is organised by the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), in collaboration with The Asia Foundation (TAF), as part of the Indian Coastal Alliance (ICA) project. India has […]
September 19, 2025
India’s GST 2.0 reform is a step forward, but true resilience requires fiscal decentralisation to empower local governance and strengthen federalism. India’s ambitious “GST 2.0” reform marks a significant turning point in the country’s tax landscape, promising greater simplicity and […]
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 […]
July 10, 2025
SPEAKERS: Dr Ram K Sharma, Vice Chancellor, UPES University, Dehradun Pankaj Ballabh, Affirmative Action Advisor, Nayanta University, Pune Dr Vivek Ahuja, Director, Accreditation, Ranking and Compliance, & Doctoral Programs, FLAME University, Pune MODERATOR: Dr Aswani R S, Associate Dean, School […]
July 10, 2025
SPEAKERS: Shri D V Swamy IAS, Chairman, Marine Products Export Development Authority of India (MPEDA) Dr E Vivekanandan, Emeritus Scientist & Consultant, World Bank, Biodiversity Conservation-BoBP, CMFRI, ICAR MODERATOR: Dr Dhritishree Bordalai, Senior Research Associate, International Relations, CPPR
July 10, 2025
SPEAKERS: Dr Shriji Kurup, Programme Director, Centre for Environment Education (CEE) & National Operator, Blue Flag India Nayana Udayashankar, Senior Programme Officer – Communities and Resource Governance, Dakshin Foundation MODERATOR: Dr Dhanasree Jayaram, Senior Assistant Professor, Department of Geopolitics and […]
May 23, 2025
The Presidential election in Romania saw the Centrist and pro-EU candidate Nicușor Dan clinching victory by securing over 54% of the vote against his Nationalist rival George Simion’s 46% In Short: Romania Chooses Nicușor Dan The outcome of Romania’s […]
May 12, 2025
The paper, “Generative AI and its Influence on India’s 2024 Elections,” authored by D Dhanuraj, Sreelakshmi Harilal, and Nissy Solomon of CPPR, explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI) was utilized in the 2024 General Elections in India, a year marked by […]
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 […]
April 3, 2025
SPEAKERS: K V Thomas, Senior Fellow (Internal Security & Extremism), Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) Dr Ravindranathan P, Assistant Professor, Department of Geopolitics and International Relations, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal MODERATOR: Atiya Gopinath, Research Consultant, The […]
March 20, 2025
CPPR Chairman, D Dhanuraj, coming as a speaker on the All India Radio (AIR) Kochi FM, shares his insights on the challenges in usage and enforcement of auto-rickshaw meters in Kochi city. Points Discussed: (D Dhanuraj’s comments from 10.50 – […]