Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Satheesan Calls for Comprehensive New Kerala Development Model
V.D. Satheesan said Kerala needs a new plan for development.
He said the state already has many useful buildings and public services.
The challenge is to use them better.
He wants improvements in schools, healthcare, tourism, sports and public welfare.
He also wants more opportunities for young people.
Older people should receive better care, and women’s safety should be strengthened.
He proposed a festival to show Kerala’s culture and business opportunities across India and later abroad.
The speech was delivered at a lecture organized by Federal Bank.
V.D. Satheesan called for a comprehensive transformation of Kerala and a new development model.
He said existing infrastructure and social amenities should be used more efficiently.
He identified education, healthcare, tourism, sports, public welfare, elderly care and women’s safety as priorities.
Satheesan announced plans for “Festival Kerala” to promote the state’s culture, tourism, investment and talent.
The proposals were presented at the 18th K.P. Hormis Memorial Lecture hosted by Federal Bank in Kochi.
- Who
- V.D. Satheesan, with Federal Bank representatives and attendees at the lecture.
- What
- A call for comprehensive transformation and a new development model for Kerala, including plans for “Festival Kerala.”
- When
- Friday, October 2, according to the report.
- Where
- Kochi, Kerala, at the 18th K.P. Hormis Memorial Lecture.
- Why
- To respond to changing social needs, use existing infrastructure more effectively, create opportunities for youth, and promote Kerala’s culture, tourism, investment and talent.
- Event
- 18th K.P. Hormis Memorial Lecture
- Theme
- “Reimagining Kerala”
- Host
- Federal Bank
- Development priorities
- Education, healthcare, tourism, sports, public welfare, elderly care and women’s safety
- Proposed initiative
- “Festival Kerala,” initially in Indian locations and later internationally
- Festival focus
- Kerala’s heritage, art, culture, traditions, entrepreneurs, investment opportunities, tourism and talent
- Attendance
- More than 1,500 people, according to one report
