Oommen Chandy says thanks with goodies

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People can now lodge a complaint over the phone, and need not go to police stations, chief minister Oommen Chandy has announced, coinciding with the first anniversary of the UDF government.

Addressing a function in the capital marking the anniversary, he said if the complainant called on 100, local police would come to the complainant’s house and give the receipt for record. This facility can be availed by women, children, tribals, the handicapped and senior citizens.

The council of ministers attended the function, which marked the inauguration of the anniversary celebrations. The CM gave a presentation of the developmental projects on the anvil for the coming year.

Pointing to his council of ministers, he said the unity seen on the stage was proof of the success of his ministry over the last one year.

When he came to power, the widespread concern was the government’s narrow margin. However, with the thumping UDF victory in Piravom bypoll, such concerns gave way to confidence.

Chandy also released the public relation department’s book, ‘Year of Development, Year of Care,’ and also a DVD on the activities of the last one year.

Performances by Mattanur Sankarankutty, his son’s percussion on chenda, and Njeralath Harigovindan’s sopanam music added charm to the first anniversary programme.

* Kerala to be the first digital state in terms of e-governance.

* Chief minister’s fellowships to be given to 38 people who come up with new ideas to better the governmental functioning.

* Women’s privacy will be protected and misuse of mobile camera strictly prohibited.

* Interest against deafaulters who took money from the cooperative banks will be waived for the poor people.

* 35 karunya medical shops to be started this month

* 549 job seekers from among families of those who have died in harness to get appointment

* Abandoned old-aged parents to get pension/widow pension though they have sons to take care of them.

* Rs 100 crore to be utilised for decentralized waste management.