Kerala Government Allocates Ministerial Departments Under CM V.D. Satheesan
In a significant move, Kerala's Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has allocated various ministerial departments within his United Democratic Front government. Key portfolios such as finance, law, and general administration have been retained, with prominent leaders like Ramesh Chennithala and P.K. Kunhalikutty receiving crucial roles. This reshuffle aims to streamline governance and address pressing issues in the state. For a detailed breakdown of the cabinet assignments and their implications, read the full article.
| May 20, 2026, 16:35 IST
Ministerial Allocations Announced in Kerala
According to Lok Bhavan, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan of Kerala assigned various departments to ministers in his United Democratic Front government on Wednesday. Key portfolios, including finance, law, general administration, and ports, have been retained. Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala has been entrusted with the home and vigilance departments, along with three other significant portfolios. P.K. Kunhalikutty, a leader from the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), will oversee seven departments, including industry, information technology, and textiles.
Kerala Congress President Suni Joseph has been given charge of the electricity and environment departments, while veteran Congress leader K. Muraleedharan has been appointed as the health and devaswom minister.
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Roji M. John will handle the higher education department, while A.P. Anil Kumar has been assigned the land and revenue department. Additionally, Shibu Baby John from the Revolutionary Socialist Party will oversee the forest and wildlife conservation and skill development departments. Mons Joseph from the Kerala Congress (Joseph) will manage irrigation, groundwater, water supply, sanitation, and housing departments.
Complete List of Departments in Kerala Cabinet
V.D. Satheesan: Finance, Law, General Administration, Ports, and 31 other departments
Ramesh Chennithala: Home, Vigilance, and three additional departments
P.K. Kunhalikutty: Industry, Information Technology, Textiles, and four other departments
Suni Joseph: Electricity and Environment
K. Muraleedharan: Health and Devaswom
Roji M. John: Higher Education
A.P. Anil Kumar: Land and Revenue
Shibu Baby John: Forest and Wildlife Conservation, Skill Development
Mons Joseph: Irrigation, Groundwater, and Housing