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Time of India
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Ente Keralam' exhibition and marketing fair inaugurated in Kollam as part of state government's fourth anniversary celebrations
The and marketing fair commenced in at the Ashram grounds as part of the state government's annual celebrations. The fair was open until the 20th of this month. Minister KN Balagopal officially inaugurated the event. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now During his address, minister Balagopal announced that construction on the headquarters building for the was scheduled to begin that year, and he assured attendees that financial issues would not delay the project. He also stated that Kerala was on track to be declared a state without extreme poverty on November 1st. Minister J Chinjurani presided over the inauguration ceremony, which included speeches from M Naushad MLA, Corporation Mayor Honey Benjamin, Deputy Mayor S Jayan, Collector N Devidas, City Police Commissioner Kiran Narayanan, Rural SP Sabu Mathew, ADM G Nirmal Kumar, and District Information Officer L Hemanth Kumar. The My Kerala Exhibition and Marketing Fair featured 156 themed stalls dedicated to showcasing the government's public welfare activities and free services. Additionally, 96 other stalls offered products for display and sale from various government departments and agencies. A range of government services were available to the public at no cost throughout the fair. Visitors could also enjoy a food court organized by Kudumbashree. The My Kerala Exhibition and Marketing Fair featured 156 themed stalls Earlier that day, the Women and Child Development Department hosted a series of cultural programs. These included a group dance by Anganwadi preschool children, performances by children from welfare institutions, folk songs by Anganwadi workers, Thiruvathira, poetry recitation, hand drumming, girls' Kalaripayattu, an anti-drug dance, a performance by the Kulathupuzha Tanat Kala Sangh, and a skit highlighting the department's various initiatives. ente keralam programme kollam dist inauguration - Min K N Balagopal Regarding housing and poverty eradication, the LIFE Mission housing scheme has completed 78.30 per cent of homes for eligible families, with an expected rise to 81.08 per cent soon. Kerala's efforts to eliminate extreme poverty have resulted in lifting 3,375 out of 4,461 identified families out of poverty, with a goal of reaching 97 per cent in the next quarter. Environmental and sustainability initiatives are also underway, including the Waste-Free Kerala campaign, the Haritha Kerala Mission, and the creation of green spaces. Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan led a regional review meeting in Thiruvananthapuram In related news, led a regional review meeting in Thiruvananthapuram to assess development initiatives in Kollam. A significant achievement highlighted was the district's 100 per cent door-to-door waste collection. The meeting also covered progress in infrastructure projects such as bridge renovations and completions, National Highway upgrades, improvements in road connectivity and water management, healthcare facility upgrades, and the expansion of educational facilities. PRD THEME AREA & OTHER STALLS kollam The chief minister praised Kollam for its achievements, urging other districts to replicate these successes. The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary A Jayathilak, District Collector N Devidas, and other officials. Disclaimer: The above content is non-editorial, and TIL hereby disclaims any and all warranties, expressed or implied, relating to it, and does not guarantee, vouch for or necessarily endorse any of the content.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Review meeting highlights progress of major development projects in Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram: A regional review meeting led by chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan was held on Thursday to strengthen development and welfare activities. The current status of the activities was analysed and suggestions for achieving comprehensive development were proposed during the meeting. Seven major projects were evaluated, including Life Mission, local road renovation project, extreme poverty eradication project , Aardram, Vidyakiranam, Waste-Free Kerala and Haritha Keralam Mission. According to the meeting, in Thiruvananthapuram district, more than 1 lakh families are eligible for the Life Mission project . Among these 55,903 houses were completed and the officials reported that they expect to complete 80.11% houses by Aug. The local road renovation project has listed 328 roads, with technical approval granted for 220 roads. T by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esta nueva alarma con cámara es casi regalada en La Plata (ver precio) Verisure Más información Undo he extreme poverty eradication project in the state capital includes 7,278 families, with 5,493 families (79%) successfully lifted out of poverty. The number is expected to increase to 6,210 (85%) within the next three months. Under the project, 196 out of 352 families that only required a house have been provided with one. Additionally, 81 out of 380 families needing both land and a house have been accommodated. Housing renovation for 294 out of 524 families has been completed, with the goal to complete all by Aug, the officials said. Under the Vidyakiranam project, infrastructure development has been completed in 47 schools. Construction is ongoing in 79 schools. The comprehensive quality education project is being implemented in 1,000 schools in the district. The meeting also analysed the doorstep garbage collection rate in the district, which is currently at 80.84%. The meeting also discussed the Amayizhanjan canal renovation and the double chamber incinerator project in Varkala which is expected to be commissioned by May 31. As per the meeting, under the Haritha Keralam Mission, 22 local self-govt institutions in the district have published water budgets (availability and usage in a specific area). So far, 511 mini green islands have been established. The district has 12 tourist centres and 94 towns declared as green. Mapping and data collection of the 33-km stretch of the Thottiyar in Pothencode has been completed, the meeting stated.
