Planning Board Vice-Chairman to visit Idukki on Nov. 30

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The Vice-Chairman of the State Planning Board will visit Idukki district on November 30. According to officials, the Vice-Chairman and his team will visit the district to discuss ideas, recommendations, and problem-solving strategies related to the hilly region’s development. A preliminary review meeting regarding the visit was held under the leadership of District Collector Dineshan Cheruvatt at the Idukki District Collectorate on Tuesday.

The District Collector stated that the district’s priority areas will be presented before the planning committee. Special focus will be placed on five key sectors: agriculture, tourism, energy, industry, and the plantation sector. Various departments will draft proposals aimed at the comprehensive development of the district.

The district-level development meeting is being organised under the leadership of the Planning Board to ensure public participation and a comprehensive vision in formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan. The Minister in charge of the district, Anoop Jacob, local MLAs, other elected representatives, and sector experts will participate in the discussions.

District Planning Officer P. Praveen and officials from various government departments also attended the meeting.

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