NE NEWS SERVICE
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, JUN 11
The Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF Government in Kerala on Saturday announced a 100-day action plan to tide over the economic slowdown in the state caused by the second wave of the Covid pandemic.
Announcing this, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the 100-day action plan will be implemented from June 11 to September 19.
100 Days Programme – 11 June to 19 September
Projects worth Rs. 2464.92 Crore via RKI, KIIFB and PWD.
77,350 direct and indirect employment opportunities.
12,000 title land deeds.
10,000 LIFE Mission houses.
50,000 laptops to students.
Organic farming in 25,000 HA.
— Pinarayi Vijayan (@pinarayivijayan) June 11, 2021
“Economic stimulus and job creation schemes were included in the 100-day programme implemented in two phases last year to address the impact of Covid-19.
Now when the second wave of the pandemic is in full swing, we need construction activities and job creation to accelerate economic growth. The emphasis will be on policies and schemes to advance the achievements of health, education and social security, accelerate economic growth and create quality employment.
The aim is to enable the building of a knowledge-based economy with a focus on science and technology and skills development. Utmost important will be given on poverty alleviation, elimination of economic and social inequalities, implementation of eco-friendly development perspective and adoption of modern solid waste management practices conducive to healthy urban life etc. In addition to increasing production in the agricultural sector, the production of non-toxic food is also a priority. The 100-day action plan is being implemented in a time-bound manner to achieve these goals”, the Chief Minister said.
The 100-day action plan includes projects worth Rs. 2,464.92 crore through the Public Works Department, Rebuild Kerala Initiative and KIIFB. K-DISC is completing an ambitious project of providing employment to 20 lakh educated people in the state.
All local self Governments will prepare a draft plan to create employment for five persons out of 1,000 people.
Approximately 77,350 direct and indirect job opportunities will be created in 100 days under various departments. This includes 10,000 jobs in the Department of Industries, Co-operation – 10,000, Kudumbasree – 2,000, Kerala Financial Corporation – 2,000, Women Development Corporation – 2,500, Backward Development Corporation – 2,500, Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation – 2,500, IT sector – Zone 1,000, LSG Department – 7,000 (inclusive of 5,000 opportunities under Young Women Entrepreneurship Programme and 2,000 in Micro Enterprises), Health Department – 4142 (indirectly), Animal Husbandry Department 350 (indirectly), and 7,500 in the Transport Department. The Revenue Department will employ 26,000 Surveyors and Chainman as part of the village resurvey activities.
The CM also informed that loans worth Rs 5,898 crores have been sanctioned from international financial institutions such as the World Bank, German bank KFW and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for the Rebuild Kerala Initiative (RKI).
“When the state share is added, Rs 8,425 crores will be available for RKI projects. In the next 100 days, nine road projects worth Rs. 945.35 crores will be started using RKI funds.”
In addition, the Public Works Department will complete projects worth Rs. 1,519.57 crores in these 100 days. KIIFB funded road-bridge projects worth Rs 200.10 crores will be inaugurated within these 100 days.
The Agriculture Department has started the distribution of seeds for cultivating vegetables for Onam. Organic farming will be started on 25,000 hectares. 100 Urban Street Market will be opened during this period. 25 lakh fruit and vegetable saplings will be distributed and 150 Farmers Producers Associations will be set up. The Cashew Board will provide 8,000 MT of cashew nuts and take steps to create 100 working days.
The government also aims to distribute 12,000 land title deeds during these 100 days. Several IT initiatives will be launched for accessing government services. Life Mission will complete 10,000 more houses. 50,000 laptops will be distributed under the Vidyasree scheme. The Nilav project will be started in 200 gram panchayats.
The CM further informed that this is not a complete list of projects to be implemented within 100 days. “All the projects under the 100-days action plan and their details will be published by the respective departments”, Mr. Pinarayi Vijayan added.
