The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode launched a two‑day strategic retreat ‘Reimagining Keralam’, bringing Chief Minister V D Satheesan and 20 cabinet ministers together with global experts to tackle AI, health, climate resilience and the silver economy.

  • IIM Kozhikode organized a two‑day strategic retreat for Kerala’s council of ministers.
  • Chief Minister V D Satheesan and 20 cabinet ministers attended key sessions.
  • Discussions focused on AI, healthcare, climate resilience, ageing population and future economic prospects.

Retreat Overview

The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM Kozhikode) inaugurated a two‑day residential retreat titled ‘Reimagining Keralam’ for the Kerala Council of Ministers. The program began on Friday at the institute’s campus, uniting political leaders, academicians and international experts to chart the state’s long‑term development priorities.

Key Sessions and Participants

On day one, Chief Minister V D Satheesan and 20 cabinet ministers participated in intensive sessions covering emerging challenges such as artificial intelligence, governance, healthcare, climate resilience, ageing and future economic prospects. IIM Kozhikode Director Prof. Debashis Chatterjee opened the retreat with a talk on “Transformational Leadership in the Age of AI”.

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Dr. Aravind Srinivasan, Chief Medical Officer of Aravind Eye Hospital, led the session “Positioning Keralam as a Healthcare and Wellness Destination”, highlighting Kerala’s existing strengths in medical tourism and wellness. Climate preparedness was addressed in “Living with Risk” by Dr. Rajib Shaw of Keio University (Japan), drawing lessons from Japan’s disaster‑management experience.

Dr. Sanchayan Banerjee of King’s College London, together with IIM Kozhikode professor Siddhart Padhi, presented “From Policy to Behaviour: The Science of Making Governance Work”, exploring how policies can translate into sustainable community‑level change.

Focus for Day Two

The second day will shift to the state’s economy, fiscal foundations, jobs, enterprise, skills development, higher education, global positioning and the emerging silver economy, aiming to shape Kerala’s long‑term growth trajectory.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that such high‑level academic‑policy interfaces can accelerate Kerala’s transition to a knowledge‑driven economy, positioning it as a benchmark for other Indian states.

“Policy‑driven innovation, when blended with academic rigor, can unlock unprecedented growth for Kerala,” says Dr. Anupam Das, IIM Kozhikode.
Did You Know?: Kerala was the first Indian state to receive national recognition for a “Digital Health” initiative in 2020.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is the main purpose of this retreat?
A1: To align Kerala’s long‑term development strategies with emerging sectors such as AI, healthcare, climate resilience and the silver economy.

Q2: What topics will be covered on the second day?
A2: Detailed sessions on the state’s economic foundations, job creation, skill training, entrepreneurship and global competitiveness.