Workshop on Kerala's Economic Crisis

 Workshop on  Kerala's Economic Crisis and Follow Up Actions  of Kumarappa Online Study Programme



The Gandhian Collective, Kerala, in collaboration with the Library  and  Research Centre for Gandhian Studies, Sevagram Ashram Pratishthan , Wardha, organized a 12-day online study programme on  Economic  Vision of J.C. Kumarappa from May 25 to July 1, 2025.  Ninety persons were registered for the course of which 27 persons completed the course  and qualified for certification.





This online programme  was followed by a one-day workshop and physical meeting of participants at Gandhi Bhavan, Ernakulam on July 20 , 2025. This workshop was guided by renowned economists Dr. Jose Sebastian, Prof. K. Aravindakshan, and Dr. S. Muraleedharan as faculty members. The theme of the workshop was  Kerala's Economic Crisis causes and solutions:Significance  of Gandhi Kumarappa Approach. 



Certificates of participation were issued to eligible candidates who regularly attended the online study programme. The workshop concluded with an engaging group discussion on potential action programmes to implement Gandhian constructive initiatives in various panchayats, aiming for village self-sufficiency.Elappully Panchayat in Palakkad District, Kerala, has been selected as the pilot site. A meeting with Gram Panchayat members and officials is forthcoming to outline action programmes. Key discussion points include:

1. Selection of sites for organic/natural cultivation.

2. Data collection of local resources to start micro-enterprises.

3. Identification of poor and lower-middle-class individuals to recommend setting up viable micro-enterprises.

4. Preparation of a  resource data book of local residents.

5. Awareness programmes for healthy living and wellness

6. Organization for facilitating marketing channels.

7. Awareness classes on insurance, loan facilities, product making, etc., for the marginalized section of the selected panchayat.







For exploring ways to implement Gandhian economic policies at the grassroots level and  developing strategies for sustainable development and self-reliance, the Gandhian Collective, Kerala, plans to gather insights from experts and demonstrate a model project which can be replicated in other panchayats.


This Report is prepared by Dr. Babu Joseph,Convener, Gandhian Collective, Kerala

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