Thiruvananthapuram: In the midst of increasing Covid cases in the state and when crowding is ordered mandator and legally restricted, some of those who have to lead by giving examples of lightly.
Forest and wildlife Minister A K Saseendran has held a series of physical meetings throughout the country with representatives of farmers’ organizations, representatives and officials of the forest department.
While the seven such meetings were held, the upcoming has been scheduled in Kottayam, Idukki and Kollam next week.
The meeting was held to discuss various problems, including human-wildlife conflicts, problems related to land degrees, and matters related to the Ministry of Forestry.
The minister defended a meeting that they were not crowded, and that virtual meetings did not serve their purpose.
“Physical meetings are held because the purpose of holding such meetings is not effectively fulfilled in a virtual meeting, when it comes to representatives of farmers who want to explain their problems.
Also, the meeting branched into three and held separately to avoid crowding.
Covid-19 protocol is being followed correctly, and only the minimum amount permitted by Covid-19 regulations will be allowed at the meeting, “said Saseendran.
Interestingly, sources in the income department testify that a large number of people have gathered outside the meeting place, even if the meeting was held after the Covid protocol.
“Some people gathered outside the hall in Collectorate where the meeting was held — official staff, representatives of the people, local and public party leaders who came to meet ministers and officials.
Even though this crowd is usually normal, this can be avoided.
Very well in the current situation, “said the revenue department official attending such a meeting.
While forest meetings and wildlife ministers are being held physically, other meetings that demand even more urgency detained online.
After a worrying Covid surge, meeting all representatives from local agencies and officials have been held on Friday by the Chairman of the Pinarayani Minister Vijayan.
The meeting where the ministers responsible for local independent governments, health and income will also participate, will be held online.
Since Covid-19 was reported in last year’s state and the country went for locking, government meetings were being carried out on the online platform, with its mission of Kerala state ensuring online meeting facilities.
Kerala: Minister A K Saseendran all for physical meetings
