CONTRIBUTIONS

CONTRIBUTIONS

 

Nayanar introduced several reforms during his tenures as Chief Minister like The Kerala Coir workers Welfare Fund Act, 1987, The Kerala Khadi Workers’ Welfare Fund Act, 1989, The Kerala Abkari Workers Welfare Fund Act, 1989, The Kerala Construction workers’ Welfare Fund Act, 1989 and the Kerala Ration Dealer’s Welfare Fund Act, 1998. The Kannur University was also established during his tenure.^[3] It was during his last stint as Chief Minister that the LDF launched the People's Planning Campaign in 1996.

Shri. E.K. Nayanar’s tenure as Chief Minister was witness to several progressive reforms, especially in the Land Reforms and Labour Welfare sectors. The Kerala Coir workers Welfare Fund Act, 1987, The Kerala Khadi Workers’ Welfare Fund Act, 1989, The Kerala Abkari Workers Welfare Fund Act, 1989, The Kerala Construction workers’ Welfare Fund Act, 1989 and the Kerala Ration Dealer’s Welfare Fund Act 1998 were some of the landmark labour related legislations enacted during his stewardship. The establishment of the Kannur University is also another hallmark in his administration.

In the course of an illustrious career spanning more than six decades, Shri Nayanar has also held several high positions within the Communist Party. He had served as Secretary, State Committee of CPI (M) during 1972-80 and 1991-96. He had also been a Member of the CPI (M) Polit bureau. A gifted writer with an amazing sense of humour , which, no doubt, proved helpful to him in tiding over tiring situations, Shri Nayanar also had a commendable stint as the Editor of “Deshabhimani” daily, during 1982-86 and 1991 – 96, contributing innumerable articles on political, socio - economic and literary issues.