Brainstorming session to discuss development plans for Keralam

A high-level brainstorming session to shape developmental perspectives and formulate local growth strategies for Keralam’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2027–32) will be held at Hotel King Fort, Palayam, on November 13. Revenue Minister A.P. Anil Kumar will inaugurate the session. Kozhikode South MLA Faisel Babu will preside over the function.

Organised by the State Planning Board, the event aims to lay the groundwork for the ‘Puthuyuga Keralam’ development model. The proposed model focusses on integrating economic growth, social justice, fiscal responsibility, technological advancement, and eco-friendly infrastructure development to elevate living standards across the State.

K.M. Chandrasekhar, Vice-Chairman of the State Planning Board, will deliver the introductory address, while Kozhikode District Collector M.S. Madhavikutty will welcome the gathering. M.K. Muneer, Chairperson of the Administrative Reforms Commission, will be the chief guest.

The consultation will evaluate the district’s developmental priorities, resource capabilities, existing bottlenecks, and long-term targets. It will also offer a platform to assess the performance of local self-government institutions and incorporate grassroots-level developmental insights into the State-level planning matrix. People’s representatives and heads of various local bodies will address the delegates.

The deliberations will engage public representatives, domain experts, entrepreneurs, and non-governmental organisations. A Google Form facility has been instituted to gather public feedback and development proposals. The inaugural function will be followed by a session dedicated to capturing ideas from elected representatives and district-level officials. The afternoon session, starting at 2 p.m., will gather input from domain experts, academicians, researchers, entrepreneurs, and voluntary organisation leaders, a press release said.