July 21, 2023

Unresolved Vypin Bus Issue Continues to Plague Islanders

The issue of inadequate bus connectivity between Vypin and Kochi city has plagued the residents of Vypin for more than 18 years now. With the recent draft scheme notification dated  May 17, 2023, by the Kerala State Transport Department to […]
July 21, 2023

City entry for Vypeen private buses remains unresolved in draft scheme

By nationalising the 36-km route between Paravoor KSRTC bus station and Vyttila hub, private bus owners are questioning if their vehicles will be allowed on the route.  KOCHI: The proposed draft scheme by the Kerala State Transport Department regarding city entry […]
July 21, 2023

Migration of Keralite Students to Developed Countries| All India Radio | D Dhanuraj | CPPR

CPPR Chairman, D Dhanuraj, shares his thoughts on the Migration of Keralites to Developed Countries on All India Radio #allindiaradio #migration #students #studentsabroad
July 21, 2023

Migration of Keralites to Developed Countries| Red FM | D Dhanuraj | CPPR

On the occasion of World Population Day, CPPR Chairman, D Dhanuraj, shares his thoughts on the Migration of Keralites to Developed Countries on Red FM 93.5. #redfmmalayalam #cpprindia #worldpopulationday #migration
July 21, 2023

CPPR Dialogue| Implementation of Street Vending Laws: Where it stands now|Aditya Singh|Mecanzy Dabre

Welcome to CPPR Dialogue! In this Dialogue, we will be focusing on the implementation of street vending laws in Maharastra, Gujarat, and Kerala. Mr Aditya Singh, Architect and Development Professional from Gujarat, and Mr Mecanzy Dabre, Deputy General Secretary of […]
July 21, 2023

CPPR DIALOGUE | A Conversation on PM Modi’s State Visit to the US | Ranjan Mathai IFS

July 21, 2023

The world needs local policies to address the global refugee crisis

Disrupted lives deserve the relief of policies aimed at refugee well-being, welcoming host communities and local integration. Low and middle-income countries (LMCs) host 85% of all refugees The recent Greek coast shipwreck tragedy was another reminder that the lives of […]
July 20, 2023

India – SCO: Leveraging Soft Power for Enhancing Regional Ties with Central Asia

India’s Connect Central Asia (CAA) policy of 2012 is a broad-based framework involving political, economic, security and cultural connections. Reviving the cultural and civilizational linkages within the region will be a driving force to destabilise the existing peace and security […]
July 18, 2023

Brimming with brains, think-tank enters 20th year

Centre for Public Policy Research’s transformative impact extends beyond research and analysis, diversifying its expertise across ten vital sectors KOCHI: At a time when independent think tanks were a rarity in Kerala, the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) initially […]
July 15, 2023

Celebrating CPPR’s 19th Foundation Day!

Lights, laughter, and learning! Watch our amazing team share their experiences and journeys at CPPR on our 19th Foundation Day! Join us in celebrating the people behind our impactful work!
July 15, 2023

Meet the Future Leaders in Public Policy: Internship Testimonials from CPPR

Interns share their experiences here at CPPR; we couldn’t be more proud of them. They’ve been a huge asset to the team and brought #FreshPerspectives and ideas. Our strong legacy of nurturing and mentoring talent passionate about public policy and […]
July 14, 2023

India-US Critical Technology Cooperation: The Hurdles and Way Forward

PM Narendra Modi’s state visit to the US in June 2023 has added further momentum to the critical technology cooperation between India and the US as the significant defence contracts, particularly the agreement for the production of jet engines in […]
June 22, 2023

Evaluate Shakti scheme on its outcome, not intention

A clear objective needs to be set, and the scheme must be monitored to study whether it is achieving its intended impact. The Shakti scheme, implemented by the Siddaramaiah-led Karnataka government, has garnered attention due to its provision of free […]
June 21, 2023

Manipur Imbroglio

Manipur, the strategically located state in the Northeast that has been considered the gateway to Southeast Asia with India’s renewed engagement with ASEAN through its Act East Policy, has been in the midst of chaos and confusion since May 3rd, […]
June 15, 2023

Climateflation and our future – The story of India’s food security and economic worry

Climateflation simply means inflation caused by global warming which impacts the climate and weather, both the words that are synonymous with agriculture. These three words and its impact, is crucial when discussing the survival of the planet and humans in […]