THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : In a compelling paraise of CM, the Governor Arif Muhmmad Khan on Sunday said, Kerala has secured rightful acknowledgement owing to scores of development initiatives helmed by its Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The Governor was speaking at the Republic Day event held at Central Stadium in the capital.
As per UN and Niti Ayog surveys, Kerala tops charts for sustainable development. It also figures first among states on Niti Ayog indexes pertaining to health care and public education. Kerala also serves as model state for gender ration and social welfare schemes. All these are indicative of ongoing progress in Kerala. The State also holds envious position on Niti Ayog’s Innovation Index, the governor said.
Kerala’s robustness came in full display during the massive onslaught of floods that occurred in last two years. The entire State rallied as a single community to brave disasters both these times. Rebuild Kerala project has helped a long way to restore development and grandeur ravaged by floods. Kerala’s stride is despite the overhanging economic slowdown. Kerala Bank, Masala Bond and several such schemes steered their way to becoming reality, despite the adverse climate prevalent across general economy. Also nothing could stop Kerala govt from delivering welfare benefits to weaker section of its people. By equipping all schools with digital technology, the State achieved cent percent digitalisation of its education system, the governor continued.
As India transforms into international hub for foreign investments, Kerala has come up with generous schemes to attract investors. The State has also reenergized startups with special focus on electric vehicles and renewable energy enterprises. Kerala’s investment in IT sector has created ample employment opportunities. Outstanding among the State’s feats are those achieved in the healthcare sector, e-health scheme included, Arif Muhammad said.
Today, India is one among the very powerful countries of the world. On the global stage, India has proved its prowess in space technology, military readiness, agricultural productivity, tourism and several other sectors, said the governor. India has also made great leaps in science and technology, he added.
