Thiruvananthapuram: This year’s Onam celebrations will be held from August 27 to September 2 with elaborate events. State level programs will be held in Thiruvananthapuram. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan suggested that the concerned departments should organize programs in a coordinated manner and make Onam a success. The Chief Minister was speaking at a meeting held to discuss matters related to Onam celebrations.
The Chief Minister said that state level programs should be planned in such a way as to attract people from outside Kerala. The procession should be organized with the participation of various government departments, public sector institutions, cooperatives and local self-government bodies. Departments should prepare and present floats. There should be Onam markets.
Separate vegetable markets should be started. Kudumbashree Markets should be organized. Food materials including vegetables should be given at minimum price. Horticorp should take special care to collect vegetable resources from farmers from Vattavada, Kanthalur and Wayanad. Vegetables which are not produced enough in Kerala should be procured and distributed directly from farms and farmer associations in neighboring states with quality assurance. Inspection should be done to control hoarding, black market etc.
Talented talent should be mobilized in art and cultural programs. The tourism department should take the initiative to provide necessary facilities and security to the tourists. The Chief Minister also suggested that the concerned departments should hold a separate meeting and take a decision to organize the Onam celebrations in a grand and attractive manner.
