Kalikkari 2024 2021 May 2026

Abstract This paper examines the "Kalikkari" initiative launched by the Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) under the General Education Department of Kerala. The study analyzes the program's objective to transform school classrooms into revenue-generating community hubs during non-instructional hours. By reviewing the policy framework established in 2021–2022 and the implementation strategies adopted in 2023–2024, this paper explores the potential of asset utilization in the public education sector to achieve financial sustainability and community integration.

Keywords: Kalikkari, KITE, Public Education Policy, Asset Utilization, Kerala Education, Revenue Generation. kalikkari 2024 2021

By 2022, many communities shifted to hybrid models: By 2022, many communities shifted to hybrid models:

The conceptual groundwork for Kalikkari was laid following the completion of the high-tech school project. In 2021 and 2022, the focus shifted to a comprehensive audit of these assets. KITE initiated a data collection drive to map school facilities that could be utilized for external purposes, such as IT labs, auditoriums, and smart classrooms. Packaging: Stand-up pouches with zip locks

Packaging: Stand-up pouches with zip locks, vacuum-sealed packets, and even single-serve sachets for travelers.

Price Point (2024): Inflation has hit. Organically certified Kalikkari now costs between ₹550 and ₹800 per 500g. Commercial, mass-produced versions are cheaper (₹250–₹300) but contain preservatives.