Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced the formation of a secretary-level committee to develop guidelines and recommendations for the implementation of the "Smart Kitchen Scheme" in the state in order to meet LDF commitments.
The Kerala State Finance Minister announced the allocation of Rs 20,000-crores for the Special COVID Package to deal with the crisis induced by the second wave.
Nitin Rakesh and Jerry Wind have won the prestigious International Business Book of the Year Award for 2021 for their launched book Transformation in Times of Crisis.