Stories
Keralam to Host Nationwide 'Festival Kerala' for 70th Formation Day
C
CNBC TV18•23-09-2026, 15:35
Keralam to Host Nationwide 'Festival Kerala' for 70th Formation Day
- •Chief Minister V D Satheesan announced 'Festival Kerala' to mark the state's 70th formation day, showcasing tourism and investment potential.
- •A cabinet sub-committee, chaired by CM Satheesan with State Cultural Minister P C Vishnunadh as convener, will oversee the festival.
- •'Festival Kerala' will feature indigenous art forms, discussions, and investor meets in major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Kolkata.
- •The event aims to attract more tourists and investments to Keralam, with plans to explore international expansion in its second edition.
- •The festival will commence on November 1, coinciding with Keralam's 70th formation day, and is named 'Festival Kerala' due to grammatical considerations.
Key Questions Answered
The government is marking the state's 70th formation day with a series of events called 'Festival Kerala' to showcase its tourism and investment potential.
The government intends to begin the programs on November 1 to coincide with Keralam's 70th formation day.
Chief Minister V D Satheesan serves as the chairman of the cabinet sub-committee, while State Cultural Minister P C Vishnunadh acts as its convener.
