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Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) was pleased to partner with the Department of Visual Media and Communication, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, for the 5th Annual International Symposium on Media Education and Research (ISMER 2026). Dr D Dhanuraj, Founder-Chairman, CPPR, delivered the inaugural address setting the tone for two days of engaging dialogue. Dr. Dhritishree Bordalai, Banisha Begum Shaikh and J Paul Zachariah from CPPR participated in Panel 2 on “The New Public Sphere: Collaborative Ecosystems between Academics and Society”, bringing together diverse perspectives from academia, policy, and civil society to reflect on the evolving intersections of research, media, and public engagement

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Interesting survey results discussion youtu.be/JLu1EaimpWI?si… #kerala #election 2026

I am on @News18Kerala at 8 pm today to discuss #kerala #election 2026

Eid Mubarak! Eid is a time for us to reflect and pray for the well-being of everyone. May peace, empathy, and charity live within all of us—not just today, but always. Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed Eid.

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: The Battle Lines are Drawn - Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) share.google/UCo35BL3Bdghla… #keralaelection2026

“The revived partnership must balance old mistrust with the promise of a $50 billion future. The shift from “Bhangra Diplomacy” to “Energy Justice” and “Defence Industrialisation” shows both nations’ maturation as powers that can “still exert influence over global politics” (WEF, 2026). Geopolitically, a coalition between Canada and Australia (classified by the WEF as ‘middle powers’) and India (middle/major power) can act as a stabiliser in a world fractured by US-China trade wars and the unpredictability of “Trumpian” tariffs,” writes @jpzach, Programme Officer at #CPPRIndia, in his blog “The $50 Billion Reset: Navigating the New Geopolitics of Indo-Canadian Ties.” Read More: cppr.in/archives/indo-… #CPPR #IndoCanadianRelations #Geopolitics #ForeignPolicy #EnergyJustice #DefenceIndustrialisation #GlobalTrade

“As Tamil Nadu pushes to become a global manufacturing powerhouse, the next big challenge isn’t just factories or highways. It’s how goods move within the city. Urban goods transport remains slow, costly, polluting, and poorly adapted to Chennai’s dense streets,” writes Lakshmi Ramamurthy, Senior Researcher at CIVITAS Consultancies, in her article “Why policy makers should look at Chennai’s autorickshaws for the future of last-mile delivery,” published in @CNBCTV18News. Read More: cppr.in/articles/towar… #CPPRIndia #Chennai #LastMileDelivery #UrbanLogistics #MSMEIndia #SustainableTransport #TamilNaduEconomy #AutorickshawEconomy

“Affordability-driven mobility without adequate supply fails to ensure meaningful access to rural residents. Karnataka must reimagine how it plans and regulates rural transport to address the issue of limited accessibility. Karnataka’s transport rules must formally recognise shared mobility as a legitimate complement to public transport,” write Chaithra Navada, Research Associate (Urban) and Nissy S., Hon. Trustee (Research & Programs) at #CPPRIndia, in their article titled “Affordable, but not accessible: Karnataka’s rural transport paradox” published in @DeccanHerald. Read more: deccanherald.com/opinion/afford… #CPPRIndia #Karnataka #RuralTransport #MobilityReform #PublicTransport #SharedMobility #RuralSharedMobility #TransportPolicy #UrbanPolicy #UnlockSharedSavaari

CPPR hosted a compelling conversation on Fontamara by Ignazio Silone, now available in Malayalam through the translation of P. K. Hormis Tharakan (IPS Retd.), former DGP of Kerala and former Chief of R&AW. In dialogue with Dr. Dhanya S. Panicker, Mr. Tharakan reflected on the continued resonance of this timeless novel. #CPPRIndia #BookDiscussion #Fontamara #IgnazioSilone #LiteraryDialogue #TranslationStudies #PublicDiscourse #CPPRDialogue #KochiEvents

#PolicyBeyondBorders - New Episode Out Now! 🎙️ Rebuilding Momentum in 2026: The Canadian Prime Minister’s Visit to India 🇮🇳🇨🇦 India-Canada relations are entering a phase of recalibration. What does the proposed March 2026 visit of Mark Carney to India signal for trade negotiations, strategic cooperation, and political normalisation? This episode examines whether the visit represents a limited thaw or a structured reset in bilateral ties. The discussion situates recent high-level engagements, including interactions between Narendra Modi and Carney on the sidelines of the G7 Summit and the G20 Summit, within a broader effort to stabilise and gradually rebuild momentum. Featuring Ambassador Sanjay Kumar Verma, Former High Commissioner of India to Canada, and hosted by Dr Dhritishree Bordalai, Senior Research Associate - International Relations, #CPPRIndia, this episode explores: 🔹 What indicators will signal whether the Canadian Prime Minister’s visit marks a substantive recalibration or a stabilisation of bilateral ties? 🔹 The resumption of CEPA negotiations, scope, timelines, and prospects for interim or sector-specific outcomes. 🔹 Cooperation in critical minerals, clean energy, and nuclear fuel supply, strategic significance and implementation constraints. 🔹 Canada’s Indo-Pacific strategy and its alignment with India’s approach to diversified partnerships with G7 economies 🎧 Listen now: cppr.in/podcasts/ep-22… #IndiaCanada #IndoPacific #StrategicAffairs #TradePolicy #Geopolitics #InternationalRelations #CPPRIndia

CPPR hosted a webinar titled “DECODING THE POLLS | Bangladesh’s Electoral Verdict in 2026: Evaluating Outcomes and Regional Implications” on 18 February 2026, featuring Ambassador Veena Sikri as Speaker, moderated by Dr Dhritishree Bordalai. The discussion examined how Bangladesh’s electoral transition may reshape regional geopolitics, India-Bangladesh relations, and the broader Indo-Pacific strategic landscape. Watch the full discussion here: youtube.com/watch?v=XkJshw… Read More: cppr.in/event/banglade… Key takeaways from the discussion: ▶️ The 2026 verdict, which delivered a two-thirds majority to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), signals a renewed democratic mandate following the political upheaval of 2024. ▶️ For India, security remains paramount, particularly ensuring that Bangladeshi territory is not used by insurgent groups targeting India’s Northeast. Continuity in respecting these security “red lines” will be closely watched. ▶️ There is potential policy synergy between Dhaka’s “Bangladesh First” approach and New Delhi’s “Neighbourhood First” policy, especially in trade, energy cooperation, and connectivity. ▶️ Connectivity initiatives, including transit access through Chittagong and Mongla ports, restoration of pre-1965 rail and road links, and power trade, remain central pillars of subregional integration. ▶️ Domestically, the new government faces urgent governance challenges, restoring law and order, stabilising an economy marked by debt and industrial slowdown, and ensuring inclusive political participation. #CPPRIndia #BangladeshElections #SouthAsia #IndiaBangladeshRelations #RegionalGeopolitics #IndoPacific #ForeignPolicy #StrategicAffairs #PolicyDialogue #WebinarSeries

Missed the #CPPRDialogue on “GENDER BUDGETING IN INDIA- Allocations & Outcomes”? CPPR hosted an engaging discussion on Gender Budgeting in India, with Dr Sona Mitra and Dr Vibhuti Patel as panellists, moderated by Anu Maria Francis, examining whether fiscal allocations are translating into real impact for women. Watch the full discussion here: youtube.com/live/Lst_6ypR8… Read More: cppr.in/event/gender-b… Key takeaways from the discussion: Gender Budgeting, introduced in 2005–06, now includes Parts A, B, and the new Part C, covering 9.37% of total Union expenditure. The framework remains largely focused on spending targets rather than measurable outcomes and structural transformation. Persistent underutilization (e.g., Nirbhaya Fund) and digital exclusion limit the real impact of allocations. Women’s disproportionate unpaid care burden over 80% of unpaid work remains a major barrier to labour force participation, requiring the 3R (Recognize, Reduce, Redistribute) approach. Greater fiscal decentralization to Panchayats is crucial for effective grassroots gender interventions. States like Kerala (including transgender budgeting) and Karnataka (Kusina Mane creches) offer promising institutional models. Future reforms must prioritize intersectionality, gender-disaggregated data, capacity building, and challenging institutional gender norms for transformative impact. #CPPRIndia #GenderBudgeting #PublicPolicy #UnionBudget #InclusiveGrowth #CareEconomy #FiscalPolicy #WomenInEconomy #GenderEquality #Decentralisation #KeralaModel #PolicyDiscussion

“As the fronts sharpen their strategies and voters begin to weigh their choices, several decisive elements are already emerging—factors that could either consolidate or unravel the fortunes of each alliance,” writes Dr D Dhanuraj, Chairman at #CPPRIndia, in his blog titled “Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: The Battle Lines are Drawn.” Read More: cppr.in/archives/keral… #KeralaAssemblyElections2026 #KeralaPolitics #ElectionAnalysis #IndianPolitics #PublicPolicy #PolicyResearch #PoliticalStrategy #Governance #DemocracyInIndia #CPPR #Kerala2026

Missed the #CPPRDialogue on “What Does Union Budget 2026-27 Deliver for India’s Fisheries Sector?” 🔗 Watch the full discussion on YouTube: @CPPRIndia" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@CPPRIndia #CPPRIndia hosted a focused discussion examining the structural implications of the Union Budget 2026-27 for India’s fisheries sector, particularly in the context of blue economy ambitions and export-led growth. KEY TAKEAWAYS 🔹 The Budget signals a clear shift toward positioning fisheries as a strategic export driver, with incentives for EEZ and high-seas catch and value-chain strengthening. 🔹 Deep-sea expansion must be anchored in scientific stock assessments and sustainability safeguards to prevent long-term ecological stress. 🔹 Income growth should prioritise value realisation, through cold chains, traceability, and reduced post-harvest losses, rather than increased extraction. 🔹 Institutional reform, including stronger producer organisations and gender-responsive asset ownership, will determine whether growth remains inclusive. Speakers: Dr. B. Meenakumari - Former Chairperson, National Biodiversity Authority & Former Deputy Director General (FS), Indian Council of Agricultural Research Dr Naveen Namboothri - Trustee and Programme Head, Dakshin Foundation Moderator: Ms Kalyani, Associate, Research & Programs (Coastal Studies & IR), CPPR #FisheriesPolicy #BlueEconomy #UnionBudget2026 #MarineGovernance #CoastalPolicy #CPPRDialogue

Now hiring- Election Studies Interns 🎯 CPPR is seeking interns to work on state assembly elections across four states and a Union Territory. Get hands-on experience tracking electoral trends, doing constituency-level research, supporting stakeholder outreach, and contributing to policy briefs and reports. Apply now: cppr.in/internships #ElectionStudies #ElectionResearch #KeralaPolitics #PublicPolicy #Internship #ResearchJobs #CivicEngagement #CPPR