Kerala on the cusp of new development chapter under Vision 2031, says CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala's Vision 2031 aims for a transformative development path, emphasizing participatory governance and social justice, says CM Pinarayi Vijayan.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said that the State government’s ‘Vision 2031’ policy perspective will pave the way for the beginning of a new chapter in Kerala’s history, one that outlines an ambitious roadmap to transform the State into a knowledge-driven, socially just, and democratically vibrant society by its 75th year of statehood.

He was delivering the opening address at a seminar on ‘Secularism, Democracy and Consultative Government’, which marked the culmination of the three-day ‘Vision 2031: An International Conference on Development and Democracy’ in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday (February 17, 2026).

The Chief Minister said the Vision 2031 document has evolved into a shared framework for development through evidence-based discussion and democratic consultation. “The formulation of public policy is not a closed exercise conducted by a few,” Mr. Vijayan said, emphasising that Kerala’s development model is rooted in participatory governance and social consensus.

He affirmed that the State government would initiate follow-up action on the conference recommendations, including legislative measures where necessary. Proposals requiring amendments to laws will be placed before the legislature, while areas demanding further research and planning will be developed into detailed reports. Moreover, viable ideas will be translated into projects and implemented through government and semi-government agencies.

Taking a swipe at the Opposition, the Chief Minister alleged that certain quarters had attempted to derail the Vision 2031 conference. “They even tried to prevent some invited guests from participating. However, such efforts had no bearing on the event,” he said.

Highlighting Kerala’s historic milestones, from land reforms and investments in public health and education to decentralised planning, the State’s development has been marked by “continuous renewal”, he said.