THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a recent Legislative Assembly speech, the Governor outlined plans for eradicating extreme poverty in the state by next November aiming to establish a prosperous New Kerala. Out of 64,006 extremely poor families, 47.89% have already been uplifted.

Private involvement in industrial park construction will rise, and increased IT sector infrastructure is on the horizon. The state has overcome challenges achieving significant results.

However, a credit limit cut, not aligning with the 15th Finance Commission's recommendations caused a severe monetary crunch. Urgent reconsideration of this Center's position is urged. Despite this, Kerala excelled in domestic revenue, with a notable Rs 13,600 crore increase to Rs 71,968 crore.

The policy emphasizes successful initiatives but notes a reduction in central government allocations for schemes, grants, and assistance. The Nava Kerala Sadas reaffirms people's trust.

Key initiatives include:

- Resolving the Mullaperiyar issue with Tamil Nadu amicably.

- Commissioning Vizhinjam port by the end of 2024.

- Achieving 50,000 hectares of organic farming in five years.

- Ensuring nutrition for 75 lakh families within three years.

- Online sale of 1000 value-added agricultural products.

- Creating 3 lakh jobs through 30,000 farming units.

- Implementing a mobile veterinary unit in every block.

- Establishing a Co-operative Revival Fund for saving Co-operative Societies.

- Launching the Narakasha project to monitor public vision.

- Introducing drone technology centers and health sector jobs for tribals.

- Implementing the Tribal Paramedics Trainee Scheme.

- Offering a new scholarship for minorities.

- Initiating the MN Navayuga project to rebuild lakhs of houses.

- Providing transit stay facilities for taxi and cab drivers.

- Constructing a 60 lakh sq. ft IT Park and new IT Parks in Kannur and Kollam.

- Granting permission for 25

private industrial parks.