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Kerala Declares Extreme Poverty-Free Status, Celebrates Milestone
23 Oct
Summary
- Kerala to officially declare state "extreme poverty-free" on November 1
- Film stars Kamal Haasan, Mammootty, and Mohanlal to attend the event
- Kerala becomes second region in the world to achieve this goal
On November 1, 2025, the state of Kerala will officially declare itself "extreme poverty-free" in a grand ceremony to be held at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. This historic announcement, coinciding with Kerala's birth anniversary, will be attended by prominent film stars Kamal Haasan, Mammootty, and Mohanlal as chief guests.
The event, to be presided over by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, will feature cultural programs before and after the main ceremony. The Leader of the Opposition will also be invited to the program, underscoring the significance of this achievement.
Kerala has become the first state in India and the second region in the world to eradicate extreme poverty, defined as the inability to afford even the most basic necessities such as food, shelter, healthcare, and education. This milestone has been reached through concerted efforts by the state government, as confirmed by Local Self-Government Minister MB Rajesh and Education Minister V Sivankutty.
Special programs have been planned across all local self-government bodies in Kerala to simultaneously mark this historic occasion. The state's success in eliminating extreme poverty is a testament to its commitment to social welfare and inclusive development.
