Kerala Launches K-SMART in Panchayats to Improve Access to Government Services
On April 10, the Kerala government launched the K-SMART initiative (Kerala Solution for Administrative Reforms and Transformation) in Panchayats, following its successful implementation in municipal corporations and municipalities.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that governance becomes meaningful only when everyone benefits from it. K-SMART is a step toward realizing that inclusive governance approach.
"Governance is meaningful only when everyone experiences its benefits. There are some stubborn individuals who, due to their rigid attitudes, refuse to meet genuine needs," Vijayan remarked.
He further stated, "The government is making strong efforts to change this mindset. Not all employees in government offices are negligent—many work with a sense of social responsibility. However, there are some who are more focused on their personal agendas and end up mismanaging the implementation."
The Chief Minister reiterated that the goal of his government is to implement a system that functions uniformly across the entire state.