The Kerala Cabinet on Tuesday approved the creation of an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policy aimed at fostering sustainable investments in the state, as announced by the Chief Minister’s Office.
The new policy focuses on promoting environmentally friendly industries that are low in pollution and align with local ecosystems. The government noted that ESG factors have become a key consideration in global investment decisions, and Kerala’s policy framework will align with this global trend.
By embracing the ESG approach, Kerala aims to position itself as a leading destination for ESG-compliant investments in India, attracting international investors while ensuring ecological and social responsibility.
In a separate development, the Kerala Legislative Assembly was adjourned on Tuesday following a heated protest by Opposition MLAs. The protest was sparked by demands for a discussion on an alleged death threat made against the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi.
After the Speaker expedited the proceedings, the House was adjourned, with the Assembly set to reconvene on Monday. Opposition members staged a protest inside the House, holding banners that read “Ensure Justice, Speaker.” This followed the Speaker’s rejection of an adjournment motion regarding a controversial remark made by a BJP leader during a TV debate, where he allegedly threatened to shoot Rahul Gandhi.
Peravoor MLA and KPCC president, Advocate Sunny Joseph, moved the notice, calling for the House to be adjourned to discuss the state government’s failure to arrest the BJP leader involved in the incident.
