Policy address: Governor underscores UDF govt's focus on welfare measures, transparent governance
Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar highlighted the UDF government's commitment to welfare measures and transparent governance in his policy address. Key initiatives include the rollout of the Indira guarantees, which provide various benefits such as free travel for women and stipends for girl students. The government also aims to tackle substance abuse and improve public finance transparency through an expert committee.
- ▪The UDF government is implementing the Indira guarantees, starting with free travel for women on KSRTC buses from June 15.
- ▪An expert committee will prepare a 'White Paper' on the state's fiscal condition to inform the public about financial obligations.
- ▪The government plans to adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards narcotic mafias and will implement 'Operation Toofaan' to combat drug networks.
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Policy address: Governor underscores UDF govt's focus on welfare measures, transparent governancePolicy address: Governor underscores UDF govt's focus on welfare measures, transparent governanceUpdated on: May 29, 2026 3:15 PM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Friday said the new state government is committed to implementing the Indira guarantees, the five poll promises of the UDF, ensuring transparent governance by informing the public about the state's fiscal position, and tackling substance abuse.Policy address: Governor underscores UDF govt's focus on welfare measures, transparent governanceReading out the policy address of the UDF government at the commencement of the first session of the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly, he…
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