CM inaugurates ‘Ente Keralam' expo and National Saras Mela in Kozhikode
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan virtually inaugurated the 'Ente Keralam' expo, celebrating four years of achievement of the current Left Democratic Front (LDF )government, as well as the National Saras Mela at Kozhikode Beach on Saturday (May 3, 2025). The mela had begun on Friday (May 2, 2025).
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said over 3.5 lakh new enterprises had been launched in Kerala under the 'Samrambhaka Varsham' scheme proving that the State was business-friendly.
'We need to move ahead through opportunities that do not demand huge capital, but ensure good returns,' the Chief Minister said. He hailed the Kudumbashree as the backbone of development and local entrepreneurship in Kerala and pointed out that the State government had set aside ₹270 crore for the Kudumbashree in the Budget.
Presiding over the function, Tourism and Public Works Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas said the government was implementing projects that common people needed, and that it had been able to reach out to all sections of society through development activities.
Minister for Forests and Wildlife A.K. Saseendran was the guest of honour. MLAs Thottathil Raveendran, Ahamed Devarkovil, E.K. Vijayan, P.T.A. Rahim, Kunhahammed Kutty Master, K.M. Sachin Dev, and Linto Joseph, Mayor Beena Philip, and district panchayat president Sheeja Sasi were present.
Earlier, a colourful procession featuring Sinkarimelam, Skating show, tableaux, Zumba dance, Kolkali, Theyyam, and Thira was taken out through the city as part of the event. The procession started from Mananchira and concluded at the Beach Freedom Square where the exhibitions are held.
The expo features around 200 stalls by various government departments. The National Saras Mela hosted by Kudumbashree features stalls by Women's Self Help Groups from across the country. Both the expos will conclude on May 12.
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