Pinarayi Government in Kerala has opened new roads for safeguarding social justice. SC/ST persons are appointed as priests in temples managed by the government. This is a great achievement for the dalits, which has been heartily welcomed by the progressive section of the society. At the same time, the economically poor section in the forward castes have been granted reservation in temple appointments. Welfare pension is granted to all above 60 years, which has been doubled this year from the last. Now it is Rs.1,100 and is expected to be increased next year.

Adivasis are allotted land in a time scheduled manner. Special appointment for adivasis in Police and Excise is ensured. 28,681 houses have been constructed for SC/ST and allotted.

Transgenders are brought to the mainstream through appointments in government services etc.

Rs. 2000 crore package approved for welfare of fishermen etc.

Yes, the LDF Government in Kerala is implementing welfare measures in a big way for socially backward people. More can be expected.

During the last two years the Kerala Government has appointed 70,000 persons through Public Service Commission and created 13,000 new vacancies. Compare this with the Central Government who have reduced lakhs of posts and instructed ban of creation of new posts. Lakhs of vacancies exist in essential service like Railways. The number of employees in central government has been reduced by more than 3 lakhs during the four year period of Modi Government.

In the state PSUs also new appointments are being made. Abut 14 PSUs, which were in loss during the UDF Government have been made profitable during the Pinarayi Government.

Kerala LDF government is attending to the care of the needy poor people. The following actions have been taken during the last two years of its rule:

1. Paid Rs. 416 crore as relief to the people met with disaster and natural calamities.
2. Paid Rs. 20 lakh each to the families affected by the Okhi disaster.
3. Relief to the kisans, milk producers and fishermen by waiving loans
4. Increase in wages of Nurses, Anganavadi workers, Ayahs, teachers etc. The salary of Nurses in private hospitals was increased to Rs. 20,000 from the present Rs. 7,000 or less.
5. Apartments, Insurance for migrant workers. ‘Awas Project’ implemented.
6. Online arrangement for reporting disaster to Chief Minister

And much more.

The Kerala Government has given top priority for the safety of women and girls. A separate department in the government is set up for Women and Children. Strict action is being taken in crime against women swiftly. Pink Petrol and women helpline are instituted so that women can contact the police immediately and get help. A Women Police Battalion with all women staff constituted. More Women only police stations are opened.

Because of immediate response and strict action, many women are approaching the police for justice. Each and every case is given maximum priority and attention.

During the last two years of LDF rule, 45,000 High Tech class rooms organised.

School Uniforms and Text Books supplied before opening of the schools. These were being supplied after many months under the UDF government.

All schools, one after another, to be converted to international standards. Already many schools converted.

100% literacy already reached.

More and more students joining the government schools.

Kerala LDF government moves ahead in its educational programmes.