During a recent cabinet meeting, Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan announced several important decisions aimed at addressing key issues in the state. The Cabinet has resolved to clear pending dues for paddy farmers in Palakkad district by exempting primary cooperative societies from the process of sanctioning PRS loans, enabling prompt payments to eligible farmers. Additionally, financial assistance of ₹14 lakh will be provided to families of those who lost their lives in a fireworks unit explosion in Thrissur. The Cabinet also decided to recommend a CBI investigation into the death of former Additional District Magistrate Naveen Babu. In a move to ensure accountability, the government will remove individuals holding positions through irregular appointments in various Boards and Corporations. Furthermore, a fiscal status report presented in the Assembly highlighted Kerala's significant outstanding liabilities totaling ₹5.07 lakh crore, indicating the need for structural reforms in public finances.