Keralam Minister Thulasi calls for clear proposals for SC/ST development projects

Minister for Development of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes K.A. Thulasi addressing a review meeting of SC/ST development projects in Palakkad on October 31, 2026 (Saturday). | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

Proposals for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe development projects must be clear and accurate to ensure timely approval, Minister for Development of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes K.A. Thulasi said here on Saturday.

Speaking at a district-level review meeting of SC/ST development projects, the Minister said projects should be planned to ensure that the intended beneficiaries receive the benefits.

The Sholayur-Koodanchala agricultural irrigation project was completed at a cost of ₹3 lakh, the meeting was informed.

The tender process and site visit for constructing a rest room for parents at the Model Residential School, Attappady, were completed. The District Nirmithi Kendra has been asked to prepare a detailed project report (DPR) for the model heritage unnathi project.

Projects reviewed

The meeting also reviewed projects under the Ambedkar Settlement Scheme in Agali, Sholayur and Pudur panchayats. These include Pothupaadi Second Site, Vellamari Nagar, Karadippara Nagar, Vellakulam, Venkatakkadavu Nagar and Mele Anavai Nagar hamlets.

The progress of projects approved at earlier district-level committee meetings was also reviewed.

District panchayat president S.B. Raju, additional district magistrate A. Abdul Latheef, district planning officer Eliyama Ninan and district-level officials attended the meeting held at the District Panchayat Council Hall.

Published - October 31, 2026 07:38 pm IST