NAVA KERALA SADAS (NKS)

The Mukhamukham (Face-to-Face) Program with Hon'ble Chief Minister of Kerala, conducted from February 18 to March 3, 2024, marked a groundbreaking chapter in Kerala's governance by bridging the gap between policymakers and citizens. As the next phase of the Nava Kerala Sadass, this statewide campaign:

• Engaged 250,000+ citizens across 10 thematic forums.
• Included marginalised communities.
• Collected 20,000+ written suggestions for inclusive policy making.

"When governance listens, democracy thrives."

1. Unprecedented Public Participation

• Direct Interactions: 600+ citizens across sectors shared ideas in hour-long sessions.
• Thematic Forums:
  • Students: Roadmap for free creative learning & research opportunities
  • Youth: Shaping a knowledge-driven economy.
  • Women: Feminist policies for gender justice.
  • Tribal/Dalit Communities: Roadmap for social equity.
  • Farmers: Revitalizing agriculture as a livelihood.
  • Cultural Activists: Countering cultural fascism through art.
  • Differently abled: Policy framework for disability-inclusive infrastructure
  • Senior Citizens: Enhanced elderly care & social security measures
  • Labour Workers: Protections for unorganized sector workers
  • Residents Association: First-ever direct CM dialogue on local governance

2. Key Outcomes

• Education: New policies for student innovation hubs
• Accessibility: Mandatory disability-friendly urban planning
• Elder Care: "Evening Life Mission" against senior isolation
• Labor Rights: Wage protection systems for informal workers
• Local Governance: Resident-led municipal reforms

3. Democratic Legacy

• First-ever direct dialogue between Residents' Associations and the CM (Kochi).
• Bottom-Up Governance: Policies now reflect grassroots voices rather than top-down mandates.

• Policy Integration: Suggestions forwarded to relevant departments for codification.
• Institutionalizing Dialogue: Quarterly forums proposed to sustain engagement.