Development Forum
October 6, 2025
Development Forum is a state-wide development discussion program organized by the Government of Kerala in collaboration with local self-government institutions.
Main objectives:
Evaluation of development achievements: To present the development activities implemented so far by the state government and local self-government institutions (Panchayat, Municipality, Corporation) and the successes achieved to the public.
Ensuring public participation: To directly collect the opinions, suggestions, and new ideas of the public for development activities at the local level.
Shaping future development: To formulate development plans that cover local needs by compiling the suggestions received through open forums.
Method of operation:
Organization: It is organized under the auspices of all local self-government institutions in the state.
Presentation: Progress reports (development report) and videos explaining the development achievements of the respective local self-government institutions and the state government will be displayed to the audience.
Open Forum: An open discussion will be held with the public, social workers, and prominent figures from various fields. Their opinions, complaints, and suggestions will be accepted.
This program is being organized to strengthen the role of local bodies in the development of Kerala and to further strengthen the decentralized planning process.
Main objectives:
Evaluation of development achievements: To present the development activities implemented so far by the state government and local self-government institutions (Panchayat, Municipality, Corporation) and the successes achieved to the public.
Ensuring public participation: To directly collect the opinions, suggestions, and new ideas of the public for development activities at the local level.
Shaping future development: To formulate development plans that cover local needs by compiling the suggestions received through open forums.
Method of operation:
Organization: It is organized under the auspices of all local self-government institutions in the state.
Presentation: Progress reports (development report) and videos explaining the development achievements of the respective local self-government institutions and the state government will be displayed to the audience.
Open Forum: An open discussion will be held with the public, social workers, and prominent figures from various fields. Their opinions, complaints, and suggestions will be accepted.
This program is being organized to strengthen the role of local bodies in the development of Kerala and to further strengthen the decentralized planning process.
