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.Highlights:

The Smart Kitchen Scheme will be launched on July 10, 2021.
As part of the scheme, Women of state will be given a loan to renovate their kitchens.
Loans with low-interest rates will be made available in instalment plans.
The scheme aims to reduce the workload of women’s domestic labour.