December 31, 2025

The Declining Trajectory of Kerala’s Plantation Industry

The policy that once protected plantations—the exemption from ceiling provisions of the Kerala Land Reforms (KLR) Act, 1963—is now contributing to the sector’s stagnation. AI Generated According to the GoK-IIM Kozhikode report on Plantation (2021), the sector’s peak was in […]
December 31, 2025

Enabling Low-Fee Private Schools for Better Learning Outcomes

In this video, the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), Kochi, Kerala, presents key insights from its research on Low-Fee Private Schools (LFPS) across 5 Indian States, namely Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. LFPS educate a significant […]
December 29, 2025
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Low-Fee Private Schools in Telangana: Rethinking Quality, Equity, and Regulation

Telangana’s education landscape has seen rapid growth, with the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) rising from 21.5% in 1961 to nearly 95.7% in 2024. While government schools dominate in number, private unaided schools educate 64.7% of students, and 75–80% of these […]
December 29, 2025
Unlocking Learning Potential: The Role of Low-Fee Private Schools in Andhra Pradesh

Unlocking Learning Potential: The Role of Low-Fee Private Schools in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh’s school system has undergone a profound transformation over the decades, moving from a predominantly government-led model to a mixed ecosystem where private providers now educate over half of all students. Public initiatives such as free textbooks, midday meals, […]
December 29, 2025
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Leveraging the Role and Potential of Low-Fee Private Schools in Kerala’s School Education System

Kerala’s long‑standing literacy campaign, with its emphasis on education as a social right, has produced a nearly universal schooling environment. Kerala’s schooling landscape departs from national patterns, with government-aided institutions enrolling over 43% of students (UDISE+ 2021–22), whereas in many […]
December 29, 2025

Equity, Access, and Quality: Leveraging the Potential of Low-Fee Schools in Karnataka’s School Education System

Over the past decade, Karnataka has witnessed rising private participation in school education, with Low-Fee Private Schools (LFPS) emerging as the backbone of this expansion. Low-Fee Private Schools are privately run, unaided institutions that charge minimal monthly tuition fees and […]
December 29, 2025

Enabling Quality and Access: Policy Priorities for Low-Fee Schools in the Telangana School Education System

Telangana’s education landscape has seen rapid growth, with the Gross Enrolment Ratio rising from 21.5% in 1961 to nearly 95.7% in 2024. While government schools dominate in number, private unaided schools educate 64.7% of students, and 75–80% of these are […]
December 16, 2025

Deregulating Building and Fire Rules for Improving Supply and Affordability of Urban Poor Housing in India

Context India is projected to face an affordable housing deficit of 31.2 million units by 2030, with rural migrants and low-income urban households disproportionately affected. While land scarcity, rising input costs, and rapid urbanisation are widely acknowledged drivers of this […]
October 28, 2025

Localisation of SDG11 in India’s Urban Spheres

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 2025: Rebuilding Trust Amidst Tariffs and Geopolitical Shifts | CPPR Dialogue

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 as a Dual Solution: Powering Energy Needs and Food Security | CPPR Dialogue

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

National Education Policy at Five: Budget Schools and the Regulatory Landscape

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

Towards a Resilient India: Fiscal Decentralisation and Empowering Local Self-Governments

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 […]
July 10, 2025

Academic Quality & Curriculum in Context of Kerala Private Universities Bill 2025 | #CPPRDialogue

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 […]