Kerala State Planning Board reconstituted with K.M. Chandrasekhar as vice chairperson
The Kerala government has reconstituted the State Planning Board, appointing K.M. Chandrasekhar as vice chairperson. The move aims to transform the board into a think tank for monitoring priority projects, though it has faced criticism from the opposition.
Why it matters
The restructuring reflects a shift in regional governance strategy, mirroring national-level policy changes and sparking debate over the role of state planning bodies.
The United Democratic Front (UDF) government has issued an order reconstituting the Kerala State Planning Board with Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan as chairperson and former Union Cabinet Secretary K.M. Chandrasekhar as vice chairperson.
The board has been reconstituted since its term is co-terminus with the term of the ruling government.
Mr. Chandrasekhar was vice chairperson of the board during the term of the UDF government from 2011 to 2016 when the late Oommen Chandy was the Chief Minister.
He also headed a special committee that was tasked by the current UDF government to prepare a White Paper on the State’s finances.
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