EMS Smrithi 2025

EMS Smriti 2025 is a two-day national seminar to be held on June 13–14, exploring the theme "Kerala in the Changing World." The event will open with a special remembrance of Sitaram Yechury, followed by the inaugural session on June 13, Friday, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. The seminar will be inaugurated by Com. M.A. Baby, General Secretary of th

EMS Smriti 2025 is a two-day national seminar to be held on June 13–14, exploring the theme "Kerala in the Changing World." The event will open with a special remembrance of Sitaram Yechury, followed by the inaugural session on June 13, Friday, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. The seminar will be inaugurated by Com. M.A. Baby, General Secretary of the CPI(M). Scholars, activists, and public intellectuals from across the country will engage in discussions on Kerala’s evolving socio-political and economic landscape. We welcome all who are interested in the future of Kerala and its role in a rapidly transforming world.

Programme

June 13, Friday.

Inaugural session  9.30 AM -11-30AM

Sitaram Yechuri  Remembrance.

Inauguration: Com. MA Baby, (General Secretary,CPI(M))

Release of Yechuri Smaranika.

Session 2.11.30 -1.15 PM

Presentation.1. Com. Prakash Karat,

(Former General Secretary, CPI (M))

                   Growth of Inequality.

Presentation 2. : Com.U Vasuki

(Pol

Programme

June 13, Friday.

Inaugural session  9.30 AM -11-30AM

Sitaram Yechuri  Remembrance.

Inauguration: Com. MA Baby, (General Secretary,CPI(M))

Release of Yechuri Smaranika.

Session 2.11.30 -1.15 PM

Presentation.1. Com. Prakash Karat,

(Former General Secretary, CPI (M))

                   Growth of Inequality.

Presentation 2. : Com.U Vasuki

(Politbureau Membar CPI (M))

Technological  Changes and  Labour:

Gender Dimensions.

Session 3. 2 PM.-3 . 45  PM

1- Dr Thomas Isaac

(Central Committee Member CPI(M)

The Knowledge Economy -Opportunities

2. Dr K P Aravindan

( Former professor,  Medical College Kozhikode, Health Activist)

Genomics

3. Dr Anvar Sadath

(Director,KITES)

Artificial Intelligence 

4. Dr Sangeeta Chenampilly

(Associate Professor, Sanskrit College, Pattambi)

Material Sciences

Session 3: 3. 45 PM -5.45 PM

Nava Keralam

1. -Dr . R . Bindu (Minister for Higher Education, Kerala)

Higher Education

2.  - Prof.C Raveendranath

(Former Minister for Education, Kerala)

Inclusive Growth

3. Dr Jiju P Alex

(Planning Board Member, Kerala)

The care economy -

4. - Dr Syamkumar

(Professor ,Sri Sankara University of Sanskrit ,Kalady)

NavaKeralam- Cultural Evolution 

June 14, Saturday 

Session 4: 9.30AM 11.30 AM

 Prof. Prabhat Patnaik

(Economist, Former Professor  JNU, New Delhi)

Neo Liberalism to NeoFacism 

3.Global Warming  and Climate Change: 

 Dr. S. Abhilash, (Director, Advanced Center for Atmospheric Radar Research,CUSAT)

Session 5. 11.30 AM.1.15 PM

1.Com. A Vijayaraaghavan

(Politbureau Membar CPI (M ))

Threats to Indian Federalism.

2.Com.KN Balagopal

(Central Committee Member CPI ( M))

Kerala Development and Central policies

Session 5: 2PM -4.30 PM

Concluding Session

Secular Keralam:

1.Com. MV Govindan Master

(State Secretary CPI (M))

The Left and  Secular Keralam 

2.Com.Benoy Viswam

(State Secretary CPI)

Growth of Communal politics in Kerala: 

3.  Prof. Sunil P Elaydom 

(Professor, Sri Sankara University of Sanskrit, Kalady)

Renaissance in Kerala

Speakers at EMS Smriti 2025 – National Seminar

We are privileged to feature a diverse panel of eminent leaders, scholars, and public intellectuals at EMS Smriti 2025, reflecting on the theme "Kerala in the Changing World."

June 13 – Friday

• Com. M.A. Baby – General Secretary, CPI(M) (Inauguration)
   
• Com. Prakash Karat – Former General Secretar

Speakers at EMS Smriti 2025 – National Seminar

We are privileged to feature a diverse panel of eminent leaders, scholars, and public intellectuals at EMS Smriti 2025, reflecting on the theme "Kerala in the Changing World."

June 13 – Friday

• Com. M.A. Baby – General Secretary, CPI(M) (Inauguration)
   
• Com. Prakash Karat – Former General Secretary, CPI(M)
   
• Com. U. Vasuki – Polit Bureau Member, CPI(M)
   
• Dr. T.M. Thomas Isaac – Central Committee Member, CPI(M)
   
• Dr. K.P. Aravindan – Health Activist, Former Professor, Kozhikode Medical College
   
• Dr. Anvar Sadath – Director, KITES
   
• Dr. Sangeeta Chenampilly – Associate Professor, Sanskrit College, Pattambi
   
• Dr. R. Bindu – Minister for Higher Education, Kerala
   
• Prof. C. Raveendranath – Former Minister for Education, Kerala
   
• Dr. Jiju P. Alex – Member, Kerala State Planning Board
   
• Dr. Syamkumar – Professor, Sree Sankara University of Sanskrit, Kalady
   

June 14 – Saturday

• Prof. Prabhat Patnaik – Economist, Former Professor, JNU
   
• Dr. S. Abhilash – Director, Advanced Centre for Atmospheric Radar Research, CUSAT
   
• Com. A. Vijayaraghavan – Polit Bureau Member, CPI(M)
   
• Com. K.N. Balagopal – Central Committee Member, CPI(M)
   
• Com. M.V. Govindan Master – State Secretary, CPI(M)
   
• Com. Benoy Viswam – State Secretary, CPI
   
• Prof. Sunil P. Elayidom – Professor, Sree Sankara University of Sanskrit, Kalady
   

These sessions will offer deep reflections on inequality, technology, governance, culture, and Kerala’s place in the evolving global and national landscape.