The Cabinet has cleared the approach paper for the 14th Five-year Plan (2022-27).
It aims to transform Kerala into a modern economy founded on democratic values, sustainable development, social welfare, and scientific temper.
The paper prioritises higher education, science and technology, improving production, and turning Kerala into a knowledge economy.
The government hopes to build on enhanced public investment in health, school education, social welfare, social justice, skill development and gender justice to create a modern State.
The approach paper lays out a road map to make Kerala match the living standards of a developed middle-income State. It stresses inclusive development and progress.
The government promises to leave nobody behind. It will exploit Kerala’s human resources to develop a knowledge economy.
The paper stresses sustainable and environment-friendly tourism initiatives, retail business, agriculture, financial services, and infrastructure development. It prioritises eradicating extreme poverty and effective and nature-friendly disposal of waste.
The paper emphasises an expanded role for LSGIs and their further empowerment.
