Steering Committee

In the heart of Kozhikode, a vibrant tapestry of culture and creativity has been woven with the dedicated efforts of the Steering Committee of the City of Literature Initiative. Their unwavering commitment and tireless dedication have propelled Kozhikode towards the prestigious title of “City of Literature.”

Through their visionary leadership and collaborative spirit, the Committee has not only recognized but celebrated the rich literary heritage of Kozhikode. Their efforts have brought together writers, poets, educators, and the community at large, fostering a deep appreciation for literature in all its forms.

From organizing literary festivals that ignite imaginations to supporting local authors and preserving historical literary landmarks, the Committee has left an indelible mark on Kozhikode’s cultural landscape. Their passion has transformed aspirations into achievements, turning Kozhikode into a beacon of literary excellence.

As we celebrate this milestone, let us extend our heartfelt gratitude to each member of the Steering Committee for their perseverance and belief in the power of literature to unite, inspire, and elevate communities. Their journey exemplifies the profound impact of collective effort and shared vision in shaping the cultural identity of our beloved Kozhikode.

Shri. Pinarayi Vijayan, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Kerala

• Shri. V. Muraleedharan, Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
• Shri. M.B. Rajesh, Hon’ble Minister of LSGD, Govt. of Kerala
• Shri P.A. Mohammed Riyas, Hon’ble Minister for Tourism and PWD, Govt. of Kerala
• Shri. Saji Cheriyan, Hon’ble Minister of Fisheries, Culture and Youth Affairs, Government of Kerala.
• Shri. A.K. Saseendran, Minister of Forests, Govt. of Kerala
• Shri. Ahamed Devarkovil, Minister of Ports of Kerala
• Shri. M.K. Raghavan, MP
• Shri. Elamaram Kareem, MP
• Smt. P.T. Usha, MP
• Shri. Binoy Viswam, MP
• Shri. John Brittas, MP
• Shri. K. Muraleedharan, MP
• Shri. M.T. Vasudevan Nair, Jnanpith Awardee
• Shri. M.V. Shreyams Kumar, Managing Director, Mathrubhumi
• Shri. Manoj Joshi, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India
• Shri K Satish Namboodiripad, Addl. Director General, New Media Wing and Electronic Media Monitoring Centre, Indian Information Service.
• Dr. V. P. Joy, IAS, Chief Secretary, Government of Kerala
• Shri. M.A. Mehaboob, President, The Malabar Chamber of Commerce, Kozhikode

• Shri. Thotathil Raveendran, MLA
• Smt. Sarada Muraleedharan lAS, Additional Chief Secretary
• Prof. Dr. Debashis Chatterjee, Director, llM Calicut, Kozhikode
• Prof. Dr. Prasad Krishna, Director, NlT Calicut, Kozhikode
• Prof. Dr. M.K. Jayaraj, Vice Chancellor, University of Calicut
• Shri. A. Pradeep Kumar, Ex-MLA
• Dr. Venu Rajamani, IFS (Retd.), Officer on Special Duty (External Cooperation) to the Government of Kerala
• Prof. K. Satchidanandan, President, Kerala Sahitya Academy
• District Collector Kozhikode
• Shri. Hitesh Vaidya, Director, National Institute of Urban Affairs, New Delhi
• Sri. Ravi DeeCee, Managing Director, DC Books
• Shri. Arun Vijayan, IAS, Director, LSGD (Urban), Government of Kerala
• Shri. K.K. Muhammed, Archaeologist, Kozhikode

• Shri. Prabha Varma, Senior Journalist and Media Advisor to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Kerala
• Smt. Anjali Menon, Film Director
• Shri. Ranjit Balakrishnan, Film Director
• Shri. Anoop Menon, Film Director
• Smt. Sithara Krishnakumar, Lyrist and Singer

• Dr Beena Philip .M, Mayor of Kozhikode – Chairperson
• Dr Joy Elamon, Director General, KILA – Co-Chairperson

• Mrs. Bini K.U, Secretary, Kozhikode Municipal Corporation
• Dr. Muhammed Firoz, Associate Professor, NIT Calicut
• Dr. S. Nagesh, Retd. Head of Dept. of English, St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri

• Mr. Musafar Ahammed, Deputy Mayor and Chairperson, Finance Standing Committee
• Mrs. Shijina 0.P, Chairperson, Development Standing Committee
• Dr. S. Jayasree, Chairperson, Health Standing Committee
• Mr. P.C. Rajan, Chairperson, Public works Standing Committee
• Mrs. Krishna Kumari, Chairperson, Town Planning Standing Committee
• Mr. P.K. Nasar, Chairperson, Tax Appeal Standing Committee
• Ms. Rekha .C, Chairperson, Education and Sports Standing Committee
• Additional Secretary, Kozhikode Municipal Corporation
• Prof. C.P. Aboobacker, Secretary, Kerala Sahithya Academy
• Prof. Dr. Ajith Kaliyath, Urban Chair Professor, KlLA
• Mr. P.K Parakkadavu, Writer
• Dr. N.P. Hafiz Mohammed, Author, Sociologist
• Mr. K.P. Ramanunni, Executive Board Member, Kendra Sahitya Akademi
• Dr. Khadija Mumtaz, Author
• Mr. V.R Sudheesh, Academic/Writer
• Mr. Subhash Chandran, Novelist
• Smt. Deedi Damodaran, Screenwriter
• Dr. Venugopal, IMA Kozhikode
• Dr T.P. Nazar, President, Second Pen
• Capt. Ramesh Babu, Author
• Dr. K. Dinesan, President, Kozhikode District Library Council
• Deputy Director of Education, Kozhikode
• Regional Town Planner, Regional Town Planning Office, Kozhikode
• Dr. K.S. Pradeep Kumar, Deputy Director, KIRTADS
• Dr. Muhammed Firoz, Associate Professor, NIT Calicut (Convenor)
• Fr. Sunil .M Antony, Direttor, St. Joseph’s College, Devagiri
• Fr. John Mannarathara, Principal, Silver Hills Public School, Kozhikode
• Dr. Sachin P. James, Principal, Malabar Christian College
• Dr. R.V.M. Divakaran, Calicut university
• Mr. Gireesan P.M, District Mission Co-ordinator, Kudumbasrhree
• Mr. G. Anand, Senior General Manager, HRD, Mathrubhumi
• Mr. O.P. Suresh, Unit Head, Deshabhimani
• Mr. P.J. Joshua, Malayala Manorama
• Mr. V.M. lbrahim, Madhyamam
• Mr. K.R. Pramod, Assistant General Manager, Mathrubhumi
• Mr. Pramod Kumar.P, Executive, Mathrubhumi
• Mr. Siddharth, Mathrubhumi Books
• Mr. Govind DeeCee, DC Books
• Ms. M.A.Shahnaz, Managing Director, Macbeth Publications
• Mr. M. Firoz Khan, President, Press Club, Kozhikode
• Mr. Kamalram Sajeev, Chief Executive Officer, True copy
• Mr. Sajeev Kumar, Social Activist
• Mr. Abdul Hakkim, Convenor, Kerala Literature Festival
• Mr. K. Moideen Koya, Councillor, Kozhikode Corporation
• Mrs. Navya Haridas, Councillor, Kozhikode Corporation
• Dr. Ajitha, Councellor, Kozhikode Corporation
• Ar. Vivek, DeEarth Architect, Kozhikode
• Ar. Vinod Syriac, Space Art Architects, Kozhikode
• Mr. Peethambaran Payyeri, Photo journalist
• Mr. K.J. Thomas, Secretary, Bankmens Film Society
• Mr. AK Ramesh Babu, President, Purogamana Kala Sahithya Sangam
• Mr. A. Sajeevan, SrJournalst/Writer
• Mr. K. Jayesh, Janayugam
• Ms. Ludmila Kolouchova, University of Life Sciences, Prague
• Ms. lrene Anna Antony, Mayor’s SDG Fellow, CEPT University, Ahmedabad
• Mr. Nimil Mehmar Hussain, Architect and Urban Planner
• Ms. Indulekha M.S., Intern, Kozhikode Municipal Corporation
• Ms. Akansha Ramnath Ghumare, Mayor’s SDG Fellow, CEPT University, Ahmedabad
• Ms. Anusree V.B., Mayor’s SDG Fellow, National Institute of Technology Calicut