State govt. on a mission to create new Kozhikode, says Minister

Minister for Tourism and Public Works P.A. Mohamed Riyas has said that the State government is on a mission to create a new Kozhikode through innovative projects like the ‘Canal City’.

Inaugurating the ‘Vikasana Sadassu’ of the Kozhikode Corporation at New Palayam Market in the city on Sunday (October 26, 2025), the Minister appreciated the efforts of the Corporation in giving equal importance to welfare and developmental projects. He said that the Vikasana Sadassu, held across the State in most local bodies, reflected the massive changes that had taken place in the State recently.

The event, chaired by Mayor Beena Philip, included a video presentation of the achievements of the State government and the Corporation, a report presentation, and the release of the Corporation’s progress report. Those who donated land for developmental activities were honoured on the occasion. A food festival, medical camp, exhibition by the Department of Agriculture, book festival, K-smart clinics, and exhibitions by various departments were part of the three-day event.

Various suggestions for the sustainable development of the city emerged during discussions held as part of the event on Saturday (October 25, 2025). These included setting up a playground in Kottooli, teaching hygiene to students from the pre-primary level, creating a facility under the Corporation to care for and accommodate elderly persons, projects to promote proper exercise for citizens, measures to control the multiplication of street dogs, awareness campaigns to prevent garbage dumping in public places, and initiatives to convert Kozhikode into a carbon-neutral city.

MLAs Ahamed Devarkovil and Thottathil Raveendran, Deputy Mayor C.P. Musafar Ahamed, Corporation secretary K.U. Bini, other officials, and standing committee chairpersons took part in the session.