UDF govt. has made headway in delivering ‘governance with empathy,’ says Keralam CM
UDF government, which came to power in May, completes first 100 days on Tuesday
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan of the United Democratic Front (UDF) government in Kerala has stated that the government has made significant progress in delivering 'governance with empathy' within its first 100 days. Satheesan emphasized the government's rejection of attempts by vested interests to discredit its actions. He outlined plans to position Kerala as a hub for digital technologies, semiconductors, and artificial intelligence (AI), including the creation of an Invest Kerala Cell, new foreign investment policies, AI data centers, and the SEMICON Kerala program for the semiconductor sector.
The government plans to invest ₹2,145 crore and create over 31,000 jobs in the semiconductor sector during the initial phase. Satheesan also mentioned the renaming of the Information Technology department as the department of 'IT, Artificial Intelligence and Future Technologies' and the transformation of the Kerala State IT Mission into the Digital Technology Mission.
The Chief Minister criticized a group that attempted to discredit the government early on, stating that their allegations were short-lived. The government has focused on balanced development and social welfare, implementing free travel for women in KSRTC buses, a dedicated department for elderly welfare, and a 100-day program with 597 schemes.
Satheesan highlighted the progress made in various areas, including the 'Mission Samudra' project aimed at transforming Kerala into a global manufacturing hub through port development and the 'Operation Toofan' anti-narcotics drive. He concluded by reaffirming the government's commitment to governance with empathy, as expressed in his revised budget speech in June.
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