CPPR in the News

February 20, 2025

CPPR’s D Dhanuraj Moderates Panel Discussion on Union Budget 2025-26

Experts highlight Union Budget’s growth potential at Kozhikode panel discussion   Dr Dhanuraj participated as a moderator at the Union Budget 2025-26 panel discussion, organized by the Dr. John Mathai Centre, Thrissur; the Department of Economics, Calicut University; and the […]
February 12, 2025

D Dhanuraj of CPPR Comments in TNIE on the plans for Marine Eco City in Kochi by KSHB

The project, mooted about a decade ago, is back in the news with the state budget document announcing that the Rs 2,400-crore plan will be implemented soon Site near Marine Drive, where the Marine Eco City will come up The […]
February 12, 2025

D Dhanuraj of CPPR Comments in TNIE on Kerala Budget 2025 boost for Public Transport Sector

The public transport sector is one of the core areas in development and has been given much focus in the Kerala Budget 2025. A slew of measures such as cutting down road tax for stage carriers, introducing metro in more […]
February 11, 2025

D Dhanuraj of CPPR Comments in THE WEEK on Court Fee Hikes proposed in Kerala Budget

Kerala Government Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal The latest Kerala budget has an interesting resource mobilisation measure—court fee hikes. The state Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal announced that the state government anticipates an additional Rs 150 crore from this revision. D […]
February 7, 2025

D Dhanuraj of CPPR gives an exclusive interview with The Week on the Kerala Budget 2025

D Dhanuraj gets candid with Nirmal Jovial of The Week talking about the Kerala Budget 2025 and the Kerala Economy The state government in Kerala faces a severe financial crisis and struggles to generate resources even for its day-to-day affairs. […]
February 7, 2025

D Dhanuraj of CPPR Comments in TNIE on the positive Union Budget 2025 proposals for India’s Shipbuilding Industry

The latest Union Budget 2025 has set its sights on enhancing the nation’s shipbuilding capacity. Experts predict that the budget’s incentives and focus on shipbuilding will have a profound impact on Kerala’s maritime landscape, driving growth and innovation in the […]
January 27, 2025

D Dhanuraj of CPPR Comments in TNIE on the proposed ‘Silent Zone’ plan in Kochi

The idea of a ‘silent zone’ in Kochi was recently mooted by the Kochi Mayor M Anilkumar. A silent zone is an area undisturbed by unwanted or harmful outdoor sounds created by human activities. The mayor proposed to designate the […]