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About the Centre for Public Interest Parvaz Hai Kaam Tera

About CPI

CPI is an independent, non-partisan public-policy think tank advancing societal well-being through research, advocacy, education and community engagement across Jammu & Kashmir.

Who We Are

Fostering positive change, empowering communities

The Centre for Public Interest (CPI) is an independent, non-partisan public policy think tank committed to fostering positive change and empowering communities. Founded on the principles of inclusivity, integrity and innovation, CPI works through rigorous research, advocacy, education, community development and citizen awareness to address societal challenges and promote solutions that serve the public interest.

Read our Vision & Mission

From the Founder

Founder’s Message

We were founded on a simple belief — that real development begins with education, culture, compassion and collective responsibility.

Our Purpose

Vision & Mission

The direction we are working towards — and the work we do every day to get there.

Our Vision

To see a Kashmir where heritage is celebrated and every individual has the opportunity to learn, lead and thrive.

Our Mission

To preserve Kashmiri culture and empower communities through education, the arts, and sustainable development.

What Guides Us

Our core values

The principles that anchor every brief we publish, every campaign we run and every partnership we build.

Independence & Non-Partisanship

A think tank free of political alignment — guided only by evidence and the public interest, never partisan or private gain.

Integrity & Transparency

Registered, ethical and accountable in our governance, our research and our own conduct.

Evidence First

Every brief and recommendation is grounded in rigorous research, data and field insight.

Inclusivity

Programmes shaped with and for the communities of Jammu & Kashmir — inclusive by design.

Innovation

New thinking and practical solutions that turn analysis into measurable public good.

Public Interest

Work designed to serve citizens, communities and the common good above all else.

Dedicated Volunteers

Writers, academicians & lawyers

Policy Experts

Researchers & thought leaders

Focus Areas

Governance to community welfare

Community Reach

Social & media voices across J&K

Registration & Governance

Registered, ethical & accountable

CPI operates lawfully and transparently as a registered public-policy trust serving Jammu & Kashmir.

Registered Office

Nowgam, Srinagar (190015)

Phone

+91-9419912000

contact@centreforpublicinterest.com

Guidance & Oversight

Advisory Board

Academicians, lawyers and thought leaders who guide CPI’s research agenda, uphold our ethical conduct and strengthen our commitment to the public interest.

Governance & Policy Advisors

Guiding CPI’s research agenda on governance, accountability and institutional reform.

Legal & Constitutional Advisors

Lawyers advising on rights, legal literacy and constitutional governance.

Academic & Research Advisors

Academicians ensuring methodological rigour across CPI’s studies and briefs.

Community & Development Advisors

Development experts anchoring CPI’s work in real community needs.

Our Team

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CPI’s strength lies in a vibrant network — a committed group of lawyers, policy researchers, journalists, development experts and socially conscious individuals working together for citizen-centric governance.