“Towards a New Kerala – Reviving the Kerala Model”
3,000+ Delegates | 7 Venues, Thiruvananthapuram
Held in the run-up to the assembly elections, this historic congress brought together a galaxy of leaders and experts to draw up a master plan for the state. It aimed to revive the Kerala Model of Development to suit the needs of a changing world.
Key Resolutions & Proposals
₹50,000 Crore Public Investment
A proposal for massive public investment to develop state infrastructure and check revenue leakage.
Formation of “Kerala Bank”
Creating Kerala’s own bank by coordinating cooperative banks across the state.
Eco-Friendly Industry
Attracting environment-friendly industries that do not harm Kerala’s ecology.
People’s Plan – Phase II
Launching the second phase focused on organic farming and waste management through Kudumbasree.
Social Security Strengthening
Enhancing welfare projects to ensure equal opportunities and sustained support for the common people.
Defending Federalism
A call for political resistance against the centralization of power and financial resources by the Centre.
Key Symposia
- Left Alternative: Exploring political alternatives in the contemporary era.
- Secular Kerala: A historical examination of Kerala’s secular traditions.
- Secularism & Development: Understanding how social harmony drives growth.
- Labour Relations: An analysis of workforce dynamics in a globalized economy.
Dignitaries & Speakers
The congress witnessed the presence of eminent leaders, economists, and intellectuals who significantly shaped the discussions and outcomes.
- Sitaram Yechury
- Pinarayi Vijayan
- Prakash Karat
- V. S. Achuthanandan
- Dr. T. M. Thomas Isaac
- Kodiyeri Balakrishnan
- Prof. Prabhat Patnaik
- M. A. Baby
- Oscar J. Martinez (Cuba)
- Prof. Jayati Ghosh
