The virtual meeting was officially inaugurated online by Forest Minister Shibu Baby John

To boost public participation and enable non-resident Keralites (NRKs) to actively take part in local governance, the Thevalakkara grama panchayat organised an online gramasabha on Friday. The virtual meeting was officially inaugurated online by Forest Minister Shibu Baby John.

Inaugurating the event, the Minister pointed out that online technologies saw widespread adoption during the COVID-19 pandemic. He appreciated the panchayat for constructively utilising digital tools to host a virtual gramasabha, making public administration more accessible. He further added that development should not be viewed merely through the lens of politics, but rather as an essential requirement for every individual in the community.

The gramasabha session was held under the leadership of Koivila North 17th ward member Gopan Palakkal and presided over by Thevalakkara grama panchayat president Anil. S. Various public representatives, officials, and panchayat members participated in the discussions. At the event, the president reiterated the local body’s commitment to implementing numerous developmental initiatives in the panchayat in the coming days.

Published – October 23, 2026 07:33 pm IST