Policy Beyond Politics

Mahatma Gandhi once said, "The world has enough for everyone's need, but not enough for everyone's greed." Let's make a pledge to a greener future with clean mobility. As we mark World Environment Day, it's time to shift towards cleaner energy in mobility. Did you know that in India, transportation is responsible for 14% of all emissions, with road transport accounting fo...

This is the episode 46 of #PolicyBeyondPolitics podcast on 'Smart Ports and Maritime Economy'. In this episode, Shilpa S, Associate -Research, CPPR is in conversation with Dr R P Pradhan, Professor, BITS Pilani, Goa. The International Seaport sector is gearing up with dynamic developments and concepts like Ocean Sustainability and Blue Economy is gaining increased relevance, with many coun...

This episode is a continuation of Decoding the Polls episode recorded in April before the Karnataka elections dawned. The election has been called a celebration of the festival of democracy. The podcast discusses the Karnataka election results and its implication on the state, the two national parties, and the fall of the JDS party. It further discusses the changes in voting patterns and the caste...

Kochi's public transportation received a new boost with the introduction of the water Metro. The water metro aims for the development of an integrated water transport system for the city of Kochi. Can the Water Metro solve Kochi's mobility problems? The podcast discusses Kochi's public transportation and its challenges with a focus on the recently launched water Metro.

India and Japan have a long history of friendship and partnership of 1400 years and they continued to be the beneficiaries of partnership from the ancient alliance bolstered by the ideals of democracy, individual liberty, and the rule of the law. The podcast delves into crucial questions around geopolitical, geostrategic, and economic importance with respect to the India-Japan-Indo-Pacific nexus....

Women's economic opportunities are affected by entry level barriers to the tourism and hospitality sector, which is growing in popularity. The Periodic Labour Force Survey 2020-21 estimates the Worker Population Ratio (WPR) on a usual status basis for both males and females aged 15 and above at 73.5% and 31.4%, respectively. The hospitality sector must be gender inclusive for the nation's...

The podcast episode on Decoding the Polls: Karnataka Election 2023 discusses the political realities, strategies, and possibilities surrounding the upcoming state election. It deliberates on the challenges that lie ahead for the two national parties, the BJP, and the INC. It also touches upon the JD(S) and its past 'kingmaking' powers. Prof G Gopakumar discusses in depth the relevance of t...

The podcast discusses the Indo - UK relations in the context of the Indo Pacific and the emerging great power competition in the region .The speaker discusses about the need to look beyond China and the Belt and Road Initiative to bring in regional frameworks that build on regional trade, technological competition, aid and more, which would depict a rise in middle powers within the world order pla...

The podcast on "Opportunities for Srilanka and it's recovery" discusses the scope of Srilanka's economic recovery through partnership with the Bay of Bengal nations while also discussing the potential of tourism development through blue economy. The podcast also touches upon India - Srilanka relations through people to people connectivity.

At an age characterised by geopolitical flux and progressing elements of warfare, the case of the Chinese Surveillance balloons sheds light on the fragility of the relationship between Washington and Beijing. The surveillance balloons also echoes a political message from Beijing regarding its capabilities and progress on the international stage. This calls to attention possible future implications...

India’s G20 presidency offers a momentous opportunity for the nation to bolster its endeavors in addressing the growing challenges of food security for resilient and equitable food systems. In the context of the recent trends of burgeoning climate insecurities, prolonged global conflicts, rising food prices, and a growing global population, this podcast will examine India's priorities for food sec...

This podcast discussion revolves around the future of  India's renewable energy sector and the road map for green energy investment, while also briefly looking into India's strategic competition with other countries in rare earth metals.

This is Part 3 of #PolicyBeyondPolitics podcast on  Visible Women, Invisible Equality . In this episode, Anu Maria Francis from CPPR is in conversation with  M r Tom K Thomas on the practical challenges faced by employers in hiring women employees in factories. Mr Tom is the former director of Projects and R&D at Ceat Tyres Ltd. He has 45 years of experience in tyre in...

In this Episode 34 of#PolicyBeyondPolitics podcast of the Centre for Public Policy Research, we discuss the topic " India, Sustainability and the G20". Sharon Susan Koshy , Associate Researcher at CPPR talks to Dr. Dhanasree Jayaram and Mr. Govinda Agarwal on the role India plays on the international front to promote sustainability and explore various initiatives the country has taken domesti...

This is Part 2 of #PolicyBeyondPolitics podcast on Visible Women, Invisible Equality . In this episode, Soumya Singh from CPPR is in conversation with Ms Mitali Nikore  on the social and cultural barriers faced by women in getting employed in the manufacturing sector, especially in factories.  Ms Mitali is an experienced Economist and Public Policy specialist with a demonstrated history...

In this episode of #PolicyBeyondPolitics, we look at Visible Women Invisible Equality , with Ms April Suzanna Varkey , Associate Researcher at CPPR who will be in conversation with Mr Sreyan Chatterjee exploring the economic and legal challenges faced by women to get employed in the manufacturing sector with a focus on the garments industry.  A lawyer by training, having received his deg...

In this episode of Policy Beyond Politics Sharon Susan Koshy, Associate, Research, CPPR interacts with Dr Stanly Johny, Editor, International Affairs, The Hindu, to discuss Afghanistan and an emergent state of geopolitics in Asia following the Taliban takeover and related events. The conversation draws from Dr Johny's second book "Comrades and Mullahs: China, Afghanistan and the New Asian Geopolit...

In this podcast CPPR Associate, Research Sharon Susan Koshy interacts with Japan Consul General Hon. CG TAGA Masayuki-san on Avenues of Cooperation in India-Japan relations. This podcast was recorded on May 26, 2022, during his visit to the CPPR office.

The U.S. and India partnership is founded on an alignment in democratic values, strategic goals, and economic interests. Science & Technology are critical and transformative aspects of this U.S. - India relationship that shapes and accelerates the strategic and economic achievements of both nations. Both countries have repeatedly proven their commitment to cutting edge research and the develop...

In this podcast CPPR Associate, Research Sharon Susan Koshy interacts with Michael Kugelman on Changing Current in India-U.S. Relations. This podcast was recorded during our International conference on Indo-U.S Relations change, continuity and transformation.  Mr. Michael Kugelman is the Deputy Director and Senior Associate for South Asia-Wilson Centre, USA. 

The US and India have shared values and interests in promoting global security, stability and economic prosperity through trade investment and connectivity. The cornerstone of US-India partnership remains their trade and commercial linkages. A shared bilateral goal has been the need to realise trade aspirations of USD 500 billion. In 2019, the US goods and service trade in India totaled an estimat...

The Indo-Pacific Region (IPR) is the most contested maritime space in the world today. India and the United States have a critical role to play in forging an open and inclusive Indo-Pacific order. Furthermore, China’s growing influence in the Indo-pacific expanse stands to converge the two countries’ foreign policy strategies in the IPR and presents an opportunity for improved bilateral cooperatio...

In our latest podcast, CPPR Special Advisor, Dr Shakila Shamsu talks about the New Education Policy and Charting Kerala's Educational Goals . Dr Shakila Shamsu is a  former OSD (New Education Policy) in the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education. This discussion was part of the webinar that CPPR organised in January 9, 2021 on ‘Implementing NEP: Charting Kerala's Educational Go...

In this week's podcast, CPPR Special Advisor, Dr Shakila Shamsu talks about the New Education Policy and the reforms in the higher education sector. Dr Shakila Shamsu is a  former OSD (New Education Policy) in the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education. This discussion was part of the webinar that CPPR organised in January 21, 2021 on 'NEP and Higher Education: Translating Poli...

Here is part 2 of ‘Policy Beyond Politics Podcast’ with Former Indian Diplomat and CPPR Senior Fellow Mr Muraleedharan Nair.  Mr Muraleedharan Nair has held various positions in the Government of India, including as the Indian Consul in China. His postings abroad include those in the Indian diplomatic missions in China (Shanghai & Guangzhou), Hong Kong and Singapore.  Muraleedharan N...