New Smart Kitchen Scheme

• Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced the formation of a secretary-level committee to develop guidelines and recommendations for the implementation of the “Smart Kitchen Scheme” in the state in order to meet LDF commitments.
• The Smart Kitchen Scheme will be launched on July 10, 2021.
• As part of the scheme, women of state will be given a loan to renovate their kitchens.
• Loans with low-interest rates will be made available in instalment plans.
• The scheme aims to reduce the workload of women's domestic labour.

Kerala

• Governor - Arif Mohammad Khan
• Capital - Thiruvananthapuram
• Chief minister - Pinarayi Vijayan