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Articles

Reforming Fire Safety in India: An Urgent Policy Imperative

Anu Francis

Jul 01, 2026

AI-Generated Image A total of 9 people died in a recent fire incident at a residential building in southwest...

Articles

Missing craft in India's public policy classrooms

D Dhanuraj

Jun 30, 2026

AI-Generated Image Another academic year is opening in India, and with it, a fresh crop of institutions is...

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Not another subsidy package — Kerala needs a blueprint for 2030

D Dhanuraj

Jun 18, 2026

AI-Generated Image As Kerala’s new government presents its first Budget, this article argues that the state...

Reports & Papers

Kerala Girl Student Migration Study

Nissy Solomon

Jun 05, 2026

The Kerala Girl Student Migration Study by the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) examines the growing trend of...

Reports & Papers

Empowering Communities: The Role of a City Attorney in India

D Dhanuraj

May 15, 2026

Local governance in India suffers from structural legal gaps: a deficit of in-house legal expertise at the municipal...

Reports & Papers

Sri Lanka’s Renewable Energy Sector: Strategic Balancing Between India and China Amid Geopolitical Rivalries

CPPR Media&PR

May 07, 2026

India and China are actively competing to expand their geopolitical influence in the Indian Ocean Region by investing...

Projects

Kochi Dialogue 2026

CPPR Media&PR

Jul 03, 2026

Organised by: Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), KochiIn collaboration with: Policy Planning & Research (PP&R)...

Projects

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

CPPR Media&PR

Dec 16, 2025

Representative Image Context India is projected to face an affordable housing deficit of 31.2 million units...

Projects

Localisation of SDG11 in India’s Urban Spheres

CPPR Media&PR

Oct 28, 2025

Aerial view of Dharavi, Mumbai — one of India’s largest informal settlements — contrasting with surrounding...

Videos

Podcast

🕑 Mar 13, 2026

Ep 72| Beyond the Statutes: Strengthening the Pillars of Women’s Safety in India

Policy Beyond Politics

🕑 Mar 23, 2026

EP 23 | Navigating the West Asia Crisis: India, the GCC and the Kerala Connect

Policy Beyond Borders

🕑 Dec 12, 2025

EP 09 | Governance of the Shared Intermediate Public Transport Sector in Small and Medium Cities | Policy Beyond Mobility

Policy Beyond Mobility

Academy Programmes

Events

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Jun 24, 2026

CPPR Media&PR Jun 24, 2026

Roundtable Discussion on Scaling Aquaculture: A Policy Roadmap for Inclusive Economic Growth

The Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), in collaboration with the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), is organising a roundtable discussion titled “Roundtable Discussion on Scaling Aquaculture: A Policy Roadmap for Inclusive Economic Growth.” The discussion will...

Jun 09, 2026

CPPR Media&PR Jun 09, 2026

EP.3 - The Global High Tea Series | UAE’S Exit from OPEC and its Impact on Global Oil Prices and India

EP.3 – The Global High Tea Series | UAE’S Exit from OPEC and its Impact on Global Oil Prices and India Introduction The decision by the United Arab Emirates to exit OPEC and OPEC+ as of May 2026 marks a major turning point in global energy politics. As one of OPEC’s largest...

May 12, 2026

CPPR Media&PR May 12, 2026

EP.2 - The Global High Tea Series | Energy Disruptions in West Asia & Their Economic Implications for India

EP.2 – The Global High Tea Series | Energy Disruptions in West Asia & Their Economic Implications for India Introduction The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has triggered not just a regional crisis but a global economic and energy shock. Disruptions to critical energy routes, especially...

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International Relations

Projects

Kochi Dialogue 2026

Organised by: Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), KochiIn collaboration with: Policy Planning & Research (PP&R)...

Urban Governance

Projects

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

Representative Image Context India is projected to face an affordable housing deficit of 31.2 million units...

Urban Governance

Projects

Localisation of SDG11 in India’s Urban Spheres

Aerial view of Dharavi, Mumbai — one of India’s largest informal settlements — contrasting with surrounding...

Governance and Law

Projects

Assisting KSFDC on Draft Cinema Policy for the State of Kerala

Behind the scenes with a clapper board Context The Centre for Public Policy...