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Kerala CM Satheesan and Minister Trade Cabinet Briefcase for Notebooks at IIM Kozhikode
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🗓 05 Sep 2026, 04:36 PM
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The Kerala chief minister and a state minister exchanged their cabinet briefcases for notebooks in a symbolic gesture at IIM Kozhikode, marking a return to classroom learning after a long hiatus.
Kochi, Kerala – In a public event at the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode, the state's chief minister, identified as Satheesan, and a senior minister handed over their cabinet briefcases in exchange for a set of notebooks. The gesture was presented as a symbolic step toward resuming regular classroom activities after an extended period of remote learning.
Organisers highlighted that the act underscores the government's commitment to revitalising the education sector in Kerala, encouraging students and teachers to return to physical campuses. The notebooks, sourced from a local manufacturer, were distributed among attending students and faculty members.
The ceremony was attended by institute officials and members of the press, who noted the visual impact of the exchange. While the event focused on education, it also served as a reminder of the broader effort to normalise post-pandemic routines across the state.
No further details on policy changes or additional measures were announced during the event, leaving observers to anticipate future steps from the administration.
Organisers highlighted that the act underscores the government's commitment to revitalising the education sector in Kerala, encouraging students and teachers to return to physical campuses. The notebooks, sourced from a local manufacturer, were distributed among attending students and faculty members.
The ceremony was attended by institute officials and members of the press, who noted the visual impact of the exchange. While the event focused on education, it also served as a reminder of the broader effort to normalise post-pandemic routines across the state.
No further details on policy changes or additional measures were announced during the event, leaving observers to anticipate future steps from the administration.