Kerala announces 100 days action plan:

The Kerala government on Friday announced a 100-day action plan to help the state recover from the economic slowdown caused by the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the plan would be implemented from June 11 to September 19.

“The emphasis will be on policies and schemes to advance the achievements of health, education and social security, accelerate economic growth and create quality employment,” Vijayan said in a statement.

The action plan includes commencement of projects worth Rs 2,464.92 crore, creation of over 77,000 jobs in various departments, increasing agricultural production, and augmenting health infrastructure.