Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, on Monday took a series of decisions ranging from defense industrialization, recognition of sports, land rights and workers’ organisation.
In a major move, the Cabinet has decided to allot 180 acres of land free of cost to BrahMos Aerospace Thiruvananthapuram Limited at Kalikad village in Kattakada taluk in Thiruvananthapuram district.
An official statement said the land would be used exclusively “for the construction of an advanced missile unit and another strategic unit and associated activities.”
In another decision, the government has announced a post for Traissa Jolly, who won two medals for India at the 22nd Commonwealth Games in 2022. An additional post will be created in the state Goods and Services Tax Department for her appointment, the statement said.
The Cabinet also approved allotment of land to 649 landholders in Perumpetti village in Pattanamthitta district, after ensuring that the land does not fall under the forest category.
People who have lived on or farmed the land for decades, including those who owned it before Aug. 1, 1971, will receive title deeds, according to the terms. Those who settled before 2014 and have no other land will also be eligible.
However, families with annual income above $2.5 lakh will not be eligible for the free assignment. In such cases, if they do not own any other land, the government may use special powers to regulate their property.
The Cabinet also approved amended guidelines for regulating casual and temporary cleaners in government departments, with the aim of reducing legal disputes.
The statement said workers who have been on continuous duty since Nov. 25, 2005, may be organized as part-time sweepers if certain conditions are met, including minimum sweeping area requirements.
She added that the government will also consult with the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms on reserving 20 percent of future vacancies for part-time informal sanitation workers who are currently working.
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