Shortly after taking charge as the Keralam Chief Minister, VD Satheesan on Monday held the first cabinet meeting.The Cabinet has decided to increase to payment to Asha workers by Rs 3000.Addreesing a press conference in Thrivanathpuram Satheesan announced welfare schemes for grassroot workers, women and senior citizens of the state. The CM said that the government will provide free rides on Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses for women, starting June 15, implementing the UDF's guarantee. He said that the model draws inspiration from the successful transport model in Japan, which the Keralam government aims to explore and implement. Highlighting that ageing is a major demographic challenge in Keralam, the CM stated that the true measure of a civilised society is how it respects and cares for its old people. He shared a vision where Keralam will soon declare to the entire world that it is a truly civilised society by how it looks after its elderly. He said,"We will present white paper on current financial position of state soon."
VIDEO | Kerala CM VD Satheesan says, "Financial impact assessments have been requested, will present white paper on current financial position of state soon."
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The CM also assured a Rs 1,000 salary hike for school cooks, maids, and pre-primary teachers. the CM said that the first session of the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly will commence on Thursday, May 21, and the election for the Speaker of the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly is scheduled to take place the next day, i.e., May 22
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