15th Five-Year Plan to prioritise employment generation, agricultural revival: Minister
Revenue Minister A.P. Anil Kumar says that departing from the previous practice, the State government will formulate the plan by incorporating ideas and suggestions gathered through district-level consultations involving the public and people’s representatives.
The 15th Five-Year Plan, spanning from 2027 to 2032, will focus on generating employment and reviving the agricultural sector, announced Revenue Minister A.P. Anil Kumar during the inauguration of a workshop in Kozhikode on November 13. This marks a departure from the previous approach of formulating the plan without incorporating public suggestions.
Kumar highlighted that Kerala has chosen to continue the Five-Year Plan approach despite other states abandoning it after the 12th Plan. He emphasized that the plan aims to create a development model for 'New Keralam' by balancing economic growth, social justice, technological progress, and environmental sustainability. With global economic conditions in mind, the plan will prioritize local employment creation under local self-government institutions and support enterprises of various sizes.
Kumar stressed the need for a significant revival of the agricultural sector, pointing out that Kerala's production deficit is higher compared to neighboring states. The government has earmarked funds for panchayats within the state budget and has also formulated a special scheme for fisherfolk, acknowledging the hardships they have faced.
The 15th Plan will give special attention to women's empowerment and increasing their participation in the workforce. To expedite industrial investments, the government has taken steps, such as the new legislative initiative 'SARAL', to ensure clearance within a few days.
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