Kerala Assembly session LIVE: Governor delivers policy address in Thiruvananthapuram

• May 29, 2026 10:23

  Governor seeks support for govt proposals after policy address

  Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar leaves the House after his policy address, which has sought support of the people and the Assembly for the government’s proposals

• May 29, 2026 10:19

  Responsible Tourism push to attract more tourists

  Responsible Tourism initiative to be strengthened to woo more tourists, says the Governor in his policy address

• May 29, 2026 10:12

  3 days of menstrual leave for school students each month

  The government plans to announce up to three days of menstrual leave for school students every month. Six months of maternity leave to be given to women who work in unorganised sector

• May 29, 2026 10:10

  New water policy proposes integrated management

  New water policy proposed covering aspects such as water use and integrated water management. Water credits proposed as part of the policy.

• May 29, 2026 10:08

  Plans for elite sports overhaul with grassroots talent hunt

  Sports infrastructure to be modernised. Talent spotting at grassroots-level will be strengthened, says policy address. Sports training centres will be upgraded into elite-level high performance institutes that are capable of delivering world-class coaching, sports science support, and competitive training environments. 

• May 29, 2026 10:06

  Cities to be made elderly-friendly

  All cities in Kerala to be made elderly-friendly, says policy address

• May 29, 2026 10:05

  ITIs under SC Development dept to be revamped

  ITIs under the SC Development department will be revamped through modernisation of workshops and laboratories, and introduction of new-generation courses, smart classrooms, digital learning facilities, and establishment of Centres of Excellence in high-demand sectors.

• May 29, 2026 09:58

  Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Act to be revised

  Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Act, 2008 to be revised to resolve issues related to land conversion. Other land laws also to be revised. Bypasses will be developed as four-lane roads through public-private partnerships. Housing scheme for Scheduled Tribe families to be launched

• May 29, 2026 09:56

  Boost to solar and wind energy

  Steps will be taken to tap solar and wind energy as part of the efforts to make Kerala self-reliant in electricity generation. Energy storage systems, including large battery systems and distribution transformer-based ones on the anvil.

• May 29, 2026 09:52

  Registration for migrant workers via unified portal

  Registration process for migrant workers through a unified portal proposed. Production centres proposed at Industrial Training Institutes, says policy address.

• May 29, 2026 09:51

  Kerala IT Mission to be revitalised

  Kerala IT Mission to be revitalised by including the AI mission. Electronics and semiconductor mission also to be formed. Existing IT parks to be expanded.

• May 29, 2026 09:50

  Steps to address human-wildlife conflicts

  The government will adopt effective steps to address human-wildlife conflicts in the state. The government will undertake the demarcation of boundaries between agricultural and forest lands to protect the property rights of farmers, whose land ownership has been affected by old reserve forest notifications. The Forest Department will adopt a three-tier strategy involving containment, mitigation and compensation to address human-wildlife conflicts. A scientific estimation of wildlife population will be undertaken.

• May 29, 2026 09:44

  Statewide anti-drug mission

  The government will launch a Statewide anti-drug mission in the new academic year involving the collaboration of the Home, Excise, Health and Education Departments. Public distribution system will be strengthened and the government will adopt effective steps to rising cost of living. The price monitoring mechanism will be strengthened to check hoarding, black marketing and artificial escalation in the price of essential commodities. Selected Supplyco supermarkets will be modernised. The number of Maveli ration shops will be increased.

• May 29, 2026 09:42

  Focus on climate-resilient development in coastal areas

  Focus on climate-resilient development in coastal areas, says policy address. Government also proposes to establish a Blue Economy Cell.

• May 29, 2026 09:42

  Excise Department to be modernised

  Excise Department will be modernised with enhanced enforcement capacity. Digital surveillance tools and cyber monitoring systems will be adopted to rein in drug trafficking.

• May 29, 2026 09:42

  Academic Syndicate to be established

  Academic Syndicate to be established as an apex body for coordinating administrative and governance issues in the higher education sector. Special focus to develop globally competitive higher education institutions in the state to reduce academic migrations and retain talented students in Kerala. Steps will be taken to ensure UGC approved degrees are recognised in Kerala in a uniform manner. A statewide apprenticeship exchange platform connecting students and industry will be developed.

• May 29, 2026 09:36

  Government schools and colleges will be upgraded with modern technologies: Governor

  Governor Arlekar during his address to the Assembly says government schools and colleges will be upgraded with modern technologies. 

  Jawaharlal Nehru Scientific centres to be established to inculcate scientific temper in students, the address says. 

  Academic Syndicate to be established as an apex body for coordinating administrative and governance issues in the higher education sector, Mr. Arlekar announces. 

• May 29, 2026 09:36

  Policy address promises steps to restore public trust in cooperative institutions

  Policy address promises steps to restore public trust in cooperative institutions and to ensure financial discipline in their functioning. 

  The address also promises implementation of a comprehensive film policy. 

• May 29, 2026 09:36

  Governor proposes white paper on State's finances

  During his policy address at the Kerala Assembly, Governor Arlekar proposes white paper on State’s fiscal health. He says it will reflect a transparent and responsible recovery strategy. 

  “The State government’s policy will be founded on the concept of Puthuyuga Keralam and clean governance, fiscal responsibility and administrative efficiency,” he says. 

• May 29, 2026 09:35

  Governor announces free health insurance coverage during policy address

  Free health insurance coverage of ₹25 lakh for every family under the Oommen Chandy Health Insurance Scheme. 

  Mr. Arlekar also announced that welfare pensions to be increased to ₹3,000 per month. 

• May 29, 2026 09:35

  Governor's address at the Assembly begins

  Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar’s address to the 16th Kerala Assembly begins with the band playing the Vande Mataram followed by the National Anthem.