The Concept

The District boasts of some of the oldest schools and colleges in the State some dating as old as ………. It is home to the second biggest industrial area in the State. The rich agrarian and cultural heritage of the district is unmatchable. The district has the most unique geographical strength of being in the centre of the State, of being the major gateway to the state and of having all the major cities in South India, just hours away. Palakkad’s contribution of stalwarts in various walks of life, who have enshrined their name in the global arena are countless.

With such glorious accomplishments to its credit, the district does not deserve the rankings and ratings as below:

• Gross State Value added (GSVA) of the district is only 6.96% of the State. District’s contribution to state total in Primary, Secondary and Tertiary sectors are 8.9%, 7.1% and 6.6% respectively.
• The lowest literacy rates in the state at 92.27% for male and 84.99% for female against the state averages of 96.1% and 92.1% respectively.
• The district which constitutes 11.52% of the State’s area accounts for only 6.86% of the states PWD roads.
• The highest rural deprivation rate at 42.33% against State average of 30.33%
• Foreign tourist arrivals at 0.18% of the state and domestic tourist arrivals at 3% of the state.

The district needs a major overhaul in the areas of Agriculture, Education, Industry, and Infrastructure, if Palakkad has to emerge out of the above state of affairs.

This Vision Document has been prepared by Palghat Management Association with the help of Kanjikode Industries Forum, Chamber of Commerce, ICAI, Institution of Engineers, CREDAI, Ahalia Academic Institutions and LEAD College of Management to provide a guidance to the policy makers, to the measures required for catapulting the district to the forefront of development by year 2030.

This is a wake up call for all Palakkadans. A realisation has dawned on all right thinking people, that the district needs a major overhaul in the areas of Agriculture, Education, Industry, and Infrastructure, if Palakkad has to emerge out of the above dismal state of affairs. This Vision Document has been prepared by Palghat Management Association with the help of Kanjikode Industries Forum, Chamber of Commerce, ICAI, Institution of Engineers, CREDAI, Ahalia Academic Institutions and LEAD College of Management to provide a guidance to the policy makers, to the measures required for catapulting the district to the forefront of development by year 2030.