Susthira Kollam project launched by Minister Bindhu Krishna
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“True development is inherently rooted in the preservation of nature, a principle that forms the cornerstone of the ‘Susthira Kollam’ initiative,” said Minister for Labour and Women & Child Development Bindhu Krishna here on Tuesday. She was inaugurating the integrated people’s development project, which is spearheaded by her in her capacity as the local legislator, to foster the sustainable growth of the Kollam constituency. During the ceremony, the Minister also unveiled the official project logo and released the Kollam wetland atlas.
Elaborating on the overarching vision, the Minister said that ‘Susthira Kollam’ transcends conventional planning to represent a comprehensive blueprint for the future, belonging to all who cherish the region. “A meticulous project report will be formulated by distinctly demarcating soil profiles, water bodies, wetlands, ecological zones, and public spaces,” said the Minister. The core objective of the project is to transform Kollam constituency into Keralam’s pioneering climate-resilient territory anchored in a circular economy. The initiative operates through a collaborative framework uniting local governing bodies, various State departments, and research institutions, with the Land Use department steering technical coordination and documentation.
The initiative is systematically structured around eight principal sub-projects. The key environmental interventions feature ‘Water Positive Kollam’, designed to advance water conservation and elevate groundwater reserves; ‘Zero Waste Kollam’, dedicated to scientific waste management; ‘Energy Kollam’, aimed at shifting public infrastructure and streetscapes toward green energy; and ‘Blue-Green Kollam’, which harmonises agricultural advancement with urban greening.
Complementing these are ‘Aarogya Kollam’, focused on establishing sustainable pedestrian zones and parks for public well-being; ‘Green Livelihood’, engineered to generate income and employment through eco-friendly enterprises; and ‘Vanitha Sauhrudha Kollam’, championing women’s empowerment via targeted entrepreneurship and foundational infrastructure development. Furthermore, the modernisation of the Kollam Port has been integrated as a vital sub-project.
To execute this vision, the Land Use department will deploy Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to conduct a comprehensive resource survey across the constituency. Mayor A. K. Hafiz, who presided over the function, observed that by bringing together various department heads and public representatives to make collaborative decisions, hurdles in development matters can be resolved swiftly. District Collector Anie Jula Thomas who spoke at the event said that this initiative will completely transform the district’s landscape, emphasising that the coordinated efforts of multiple departments are vital for its successful implementation.
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