What is Kerala's Extreme Poverty Eradication Project?

The Extreme Poverty Eradication Project is an initiative launched by the Kerala government in 2021 to identify and support families living in severe deprivation, ultimately leading to the state's eradication of extreme poverty.

When will Kerala declare the eradication of extreme poverty?

Kerala will formally declare that it has eradicated extreme poverty on November 1, 2025, with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan making the announcement at a state-level function in Thiruvananthapuram.

How did the Extreme Poverty Eradication Project help families in Kerala?

The project provided comprehensive support to the 64,006 families identified as living in severe deprivation, including constructing new homes, renovating existing ones, providing land, income support, access to government benefits, and various health-related interventions.

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Kerala Becomes First Indian State to Eradicate Extreme Poverty

31 Oct, 2025

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Kerala to formally declare eradication of extreme poverty on Nov 1, 2025
State's Extreme Poverty Eradication Project identified 64,006 severely deprived families
Program provided housing, land, income support, and access to government benefits

Kerala Becomes First Indian State to Eradicate Extreme Poverty

In a historic move, the southern Indian state of Kerala is set to formally declare on November 1, 2025, that it has eradicated extreme poverty. This announcement will be made by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at a state-level function in the capital, Thiruvananthapuram.

The state's Extreme Poverty Eradication Project, launched in 2021, has been instrumental in achieving this remarkable feat. Through a comprehensive ground-level survey conducted by the Kudumbashree network, women's self-help groups, ASHA-anganwadi workers, and local bodies, the program identified 64,006 families living in severe deprivation, accounting for roughly 0.2% of Kerala's population.