Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Kerala Ministers Begin Two-Day Reimagining Keralam Retreat at IIM Kozhikode
Kerala’s chief minister and 20 ministers are attending a two-day meeting at IIM Kozhikode.
The meeting is called “Reimagining Keralam.”
They are discussing how to prepare the state for the future.
Ministers and academics are sharing their knowledge and experience.
They are learning about leadership, artificial intelligence and technology in government.
They are also talking about healthcare, climate risks, jobs, education and an ageing population.
Experts from Japan and the United Kingdom are joining some sessions.
The meeting is meant for discussion and planning, rather than testing the ministers.
Chief Minister V D Satheesan and 20 ministers began a two-day residential retreat at IIM Kozhikode.
The programme, titled “Reimagining Keralam,” aims to develop a long-term vision for the state.
Ministers are exchanging practical experience with academics while studying management, artificial intelligence and advanced technology.
Sessions cover governance, climate resilience, healthcare, ageing, employment, higher education, entrepreneurship and economic opportunities.
Faculty and experts from IIM Kozhikode, Keio University and King’s College London are participating in the retreat.
- Who
- Chief Minister V D Satheesan, 20 cabinet ministers, IIM Kozhikode faculty and national and international experts.
- What
- A two-day residential strategic leadership retreat titled “Reimagining Keralam.”
- When
- It began on Friday, with the second day scheduled for Saturday.
- Where
- The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode campus in Kozhikode, Kerala.
- Why
- To improve coordination, exchange knowledge and develop strategic ideas for Kerala’s long-term governance and development.
- Programme
- Reimagining Keralam
- Duration
- Two days
- Participants
- The chief minister, 20 ministers, IIM Kozhikode faculty and international experts
- Opening session
- “Transformational Leadership in the Age of AI: Engaging People with Purpose and Impact”
- Main themes
- Artificial intelligence, governance, climate resilience, healthcare, ageing, employment, higher education, entrepreneurship and the economy
- International participation
- Experts and faculty from Keio University in Japan and King’s College London
- Format
- A strategic dialogue and reflection platform, rather than a conventional classroom or evaluation exercise
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‘Reimagining Keralam’: IIM Kozhikode holds strategic leadership retreat for Kerala ministers
Keralam ministers attend two-day strategic leadership retreat at IIM Kozhikode
Ministers Begin 2-Day Strategic Leadership Retreat at IIM Kozhikode
