THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The budget session of the state assembly began with the Governor's policy address. The thirteenth session of the fifteenth assembly began with the first policy address speech by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar. The Governor, who arrived in the Kerala assembly for the first time, was received by the chief minister, speaker and parliamentary affairs minister.
The Governor's first policy speech in the assembly mentioned the achievements of the state government. The Governor said that it is the duty of the government to rehabilitate the victims of the Wayanad disaster and that the government is committed to build a new Kerala. The Governor said in his policy speech that the government is fulfilling the promises made to the people, but the state is facing financial difficulties. The Governor began his speech saying ‘namaskaram’ in Malayalam.
Relevant parts of his policy address
The state has been facing several disasters recently.
The government is committed to the rehabilitation of Wayanad.
Wayanad Township will be implemented within a year.
The project will be implemented with central cooperation for climate change.
There were excellent achievements in the cooperative sector last year.
Curriculum reform is a historic achievement.
The four-year undergraduate course has been implemented effectively.
The government is moving towards the goal of a new Kerala.
The state is facing financial difficulties.
The lack of GST compensation is a setback for the state.
The reduction in grants has also been a setback.
Trying to ensure the goal of housing for all.
Kerala is a model in development achievements.
Centrally funded project for climate change.
Steps will be taken to solve the problem of the extremely poor.
National highway development is progressing smoothly in collaboration with the Center.
Kerala has made great progress in the health and education sector.
Kerala is a model in development achievements.
Internet has been made universal.
Steps have been taken to eradicate extreme poverty
Kerala's achievements in the field of higher education should be highlighted.
National highway development is progressing smoothly in collaboration with the Center.
It is showing excellence in ensuring social security.