Kerala government concludes fourth anniversary celebrations with Progress Report release
The 'Ente
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m' exhibition and trade fair, organised as part of the Kerala Government's fourth anniversary celebrations, concluded in Thiruvananthapuram on 23 May. The state-level closing ceremony was inaugurated by chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan released the progress report of the second Pinarayi government by handing over to the Chief secretary Kerala, Dr A Jayathilak IAS
Pinarayi Government's anniversary celebrations, which began on April 21 in Kasaragod, spanned all 14 districts of Kerala, with each district hosting exhibitions, public meetings, and cultural events as part of the program.
Chief Secretary Dr A Jayathilak delivered the welcome address at the event, which was presided over by minister K. Rajan.
Several ministers attended the function, including Roshy Augustine, K Krishnankutty, AK Saseendran, Ramachandran Kadannappally, KB Ganesh Kumar, V Sivankutty, GR Anil, V Abdurahiman, KN Balagopal, R Bindu, J Chinchu Rani, OR Kelu, PA Mohamed Riyas, P Prasad, P Rajeev, MB Rajesh, Saji Cherian, VN Vasavan, and Veena George.
Members of Parliament John Brittas and AA Rahim, as well as MLAs Antony Raju, Kadakampally Surendran, OS Ambika, K Ansalan, CK Hareendran, V Joy, DK Murali, VK Prasanth, V Sasi, IB Satheesh, and G Stephen also participated in the event.
Other dignitaries included Mayor Arya Rajendran, District Panchayat President D Suresh Kumar, District Collector Anu Kumari, and I&PRD Secretary S Harikishore.
The event marked a grand conclusion to a month-long statewide celebration of the government's achievements and public outreach initiatives.
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The chief minister stated basis in the
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New Kerala is not a concept, but something to be realized" – Chief Minister
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Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that New Kerala is not just a concept to be imagined but something to be made a reality in the present times.
He was speaking at a district-level meeting held in Thiruvananthapuram as part of the Kerala Government's fourth anniversary celebrations.
The government is now entering its tenth year. During this period, some have tried to present a different picture by hiding the truth. There is a narrative that development activities are hindered due to economic crises. However, those who observe societal changes understand that this is not the case.
The government presents an annual progress report with the awareness that people need to know the facts, the chief minister said.
Kerala recorded a growth of 72.84 percent in its Gross State Domestic Product for the year 2023-2024. Tax revenue, which was ₹47,000 crore three years ago, has now increased to ₹81,000 crore. The gap between public debt and domestic production is lower than in previous years.
There has been significant progress in the startup sector.
Kerala has become one of the most important hubs for startups. While there were 640 startups in 2016, the number has now risen to 6,300. Investments in the state's startups amount to ₹5,800 crore. The government aims to increase this number to 15,000 startups by 2026, which will create over one lakh jobs. Kerala has achieved many accomplishments that the country can be proud of.
The state has transformed into a modern knowledge production centre .
Along with the Digital Science Park, projects to establish three more science parks, each with an investment of ₹200 crore, are underway. Efforts are ongoing to increase the number of companies and employees in IT parks. Kerala's contributions include the country's first Digital University, Digital Science Park, Graphene Innovation Centre, Kochi Water Metro, and the Virology Institute in Thiruvananthapuram.
Preparations are also underway for the innovative Ayurvedic Research Institute, Geno Data Centre, and Medical Technology Consortium, among others.
Kerala was behind in attracting industrial investments earlier. Since the Left government came to power, legal and regulatory changes have created an industry-friendly environment. This also changed the mindset of people. Many enterprises have started, creating new employment opportunities.
Kerala is a state with low poverty levels. Strengthening the public distribution system has yielded great benefits, with around 4.25 lakh priority ration cards made available. On November 1, Kerala will be declared the first state in India without extreme poverty. Kerala has achieved the number one position in many areas nationally. It has also become a state free from communal conflicts and riots.
The government has increased welfare pension amounts, benefiting 60 lakh people.
Under the Life Mission scheme, more than 4.5 lakh houses have been provided. Over four lakh land title deeds have been distributed, and steps are being taken to expedite further distributions.
The Ardram Mission has brought significant improvements in healthcare. Public education has also improved considerably. Kerala has three universities ranked in the top twelve nationally in higher education. Agricultural growth reached 4.64 percent.
The Chief Minister said everyone should appreciate the development of the state and acknowledged the progress and positive changes in all sectors.
V. Sivankutty, Minister for General Education and Labour, who presided over the event, said that many projects once considered impossible have been successfully implemented by the people's government, and this is history in the making.
The event was attended by GR Anil, Minister for Food Civil Supplies; Ramachandran Kadannappally, Minister for Registration, Archaeology and Archives; A.A. Rahim, Member of Parliament; Dr. V.K. Ramachandran, Vice-Chairman of the Planning Board; Mayor Arya Rajendran; MLAs Kadakampally Surendran, Antony Raju, CK Hareendran, VK Prashanth, V Sasi, G Stephen, OS Ambika, DK Murali, V Joy, K Ansalan; District Collector Anukumari; prominent figures from social, political, cultural, and industrial sectors; experts from various fields; beneficiaries of various schemes; and officials.
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