Kerala cabinet portfolios announced: Full list of Ministers and Departments

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Following intense multi-day deliberations, the newly elected United Democratic Front (UDF) government in Kerala, headed by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, has officially finalised its cabinet portfolio allocations. An official gazette notification was issued shortly after Chief Minister Satheesan submitted the definitive roster to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at the Lok Bhavan.

The final portfolio distribution reflects a strategic balancing act among coalition partners, resolving days of internal negotiations over key state departments.

Key Cabinet Portfolios:

• V.D. Satheesan (Chief Minister): Holds the vital Finance portfolio alongside General Administration, Ports, Law, Science and Technology, and Lotteries.
• Ramesh Chennithala: Returns to a familiar domain, taking charge of Home Affairs, Vigilance, and the Coir department.
• P.K. Kunhalikutty: The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) heavyweight assumes control of the high-profile Industries and Information Technology (IT) sectors.
• K. Muraleedharan: Assigned the critical portfolios of Health and Devaswom.
• Sunny Joseph: Entrusted with Power, Environmental Affairs, and Parliamentary Affairs.
• A.P. Anil Kumar: Takes charge as the new Minister for Revenue.
• N. Samsudheen: Appointed to helm General Education, Minority Welfare, Wakf, and Haj affairs.
• Roji M. John: Assumes responsibility for the Higher Education portfolio.
• P.C. Vishnunadh: Directs Tourism and Cultural Affairs.
• V.E. Abdul Gafoor: Handles Fisheries and Social Justice, keeping the contentious fisheries sector within the IUML fold.
• K.M. Shaji: Takes charge of Local Self-Government.
• P.K. Basheer: Assigned the Public Works Department (PWD).
• Bindu Krishna: Will oversee Labour alongside Women and Child Development.
• M. Liju: Mandated with the portfolios of Excise and Cooperation.
• T. Siddique: Appointed as the Minister for Agriculture.
• Mons Joseph: Represents the Kerala Congress faction as the Minister for Water Resources.
• Shibu Baby John: The RSP leader takes charge of the Forest department.
• Anoop Jacob: Manages Food and Civil Supplies.
• C.P. John: Represents the CMP as the Minister for Transport.
• K.A. Thulasi: Takes charge of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST) and Backward Classes Welfare.
• O.J. Janeesh: Holds the portfolios of Sports, Youth Affairs, and Archaeology.