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Reimagining Keralam Maps Roadmap for 35 Transformational Projects
Reimagining Keralam was a three-day meeting about Kerala’s development plans.
Government officials and experts discussed 35 major projects.
They worked on practical plans for how these projects could be started and completed.
The government said it would quickly follow up on projects in the 2026-27 Budget.
Leaders want to attract investment and create more jobs inside the state.
Health, tourism, cooperatives and the coastal economy were among the important areas discussed.
Officials also said older people’s skills could help the state’s development.
Other ideas included artificial intelligence in Malayalam, technology centres and a space economy.
The government plans to prepare studies and detailed reports before moving ahead with the projects.
The three-day Reimagining Keralam event concluded with implementation pathways outlined for 35 transformational projects.
The government promised prompt follow-up action to fast-track schemes proposed in the 2026-27 State Budget.
Discussions covered project ownership, institutional arrangements, resources, feasibility studies, master plans and implementation strategies.
Officials highlighted investment, health, tourism, cooperatives, coastal development, senior citizens and job creation as priorities.
Projects discussed included the Southern Kerala Economic Corridor, Malayalam AI initiative, Global Gold Hub and Space Economy.
- Who
- The Kerala state government, ministers, senior bureaucrats, experts, investors and representatives from industry and other institutions participated.
- What
- Reimagining Keralam established implementation pathways for 35 transformational development projects.
- Where
- The event was held in Kerala.
- When
- The three-day event concluded on Friday and was published on September 19, 2026.
- Why
- The initiative aims to fast-track development projects, attract investment, create jobs and prepare studies and implementation plans.
Key facts
- Event
- Reimagining Keralam
- Duration
- Three days
- Projects
- 35 transformational projects
- Budget link
- Projects proposed in the State Budget for 2026-27
- Cooperative sector target
- Increase its contribution from 8-9% of Keralam’s GDP to more than 10%
- Coastal ecosystem
- More than 500 km of coastline
- Published
- September 19, 2026
Quotes
K Muraleedharan
Minister for Health, Family Welfare and Devaswoms
“We want Keralites to live and work in the state itself by creating more job opportunities and better education facilities. For that, we are cooperating with the Central government despite political differences, and also with local self-governing bodies to create a conducive environment for investment and development in the state.”
thehindubusinessline.com
“We welcome investors to look into the immense possibilities Keralam offers in different sectors and also make use of the new Saral Keralam initiative, which eases the project implementation process.”
thehindubusinessline.com
Sources
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