Sri. V.S.ACHUTHANANDAN

Minister for General Administration, All India Services, Planning and Economic Affairs, Science, Technology and Environment, Scientific Institutes, Personnel & Administrative Reforms, Elections, Information Technology, Sainik Welfare,Integration, Distress Relief, State Hospitality, Airports, Inter State River Waters, Information and Public Relations, Non-Resident Keralites Affairs.

In just two years, the LDF Government could lay the foundation for the comprehensive development of the State. The Government came into power through a very strong electoral contest. The publicity was that the contest was between the champions of development and those against it. We were even marked as anti progressive by the rightists, but managed to come into power securing 98 seats out of 140. The reason for alleging us anti progressive was that we protested against profit making by selling out land, water and nature. Our protest and struggle against the exploitation mafia was termed as anti developmental. Allegations raised against the proposed Smart City were the most important among them. We said that the Smart city project should be proceeded with, retaining Infopark,and ensure fair value for the land and reject the conditions restricting other IT parks in Ernakulam. These opinions for the larger interests of the State have been termed as anti-developmental and Smart City became the catchphrase in the contest.

Office

Room No.141,Third Floor,
North Block, Govt. Secretariat, Tvm 1.
Thiruvananthapuram 1
Ph.0471- 2333812,
2333682,2332148,
2332184, 2333591, 2333610
Fax. 0471-2333489
email: chiefminister@kerala.gov.in
Residence

Sri. A. K. BALAN

Minister for Welfare of Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes, Electricity

Electricity for the society is like oxygen to life. Without electricity,the life of the people or development of society will not move on. Unfortunately the power sector was stagnant for five years during the previous Government's time. Then, only 26.6 MW of electricity could be generated additionally.

Removing the lethargy that had gripped the power sector, the present Government is moving towards self-sufficiency in the power sector. Kerala has made great progress in this field in the last two years. Work is going on in full swing, aiming at 500 MW electricity additionally. As part of this, the construction of Pallivasal Extension Project with a capacity of 60 MW was begun on 26 December 2006. Works are going on at a fast pace.

Office

Room No. 731, Ground Floor. Speakers Old Chamber
Govt. Secretariate, Thiruvananthapuram - 1
Ph; 0471-2335766, 2328440
email: minister-scst@kerala.gov.in
Residence
Prasanth, Nanthancode
Thiruvananthapuram-3
Ph : 0471- 2313347,2312329
Permanent Address
Janani, Parakunnam, Palakkad – 678 001

Sri. BINOY VISWAM

Minister for Forests,Wild life protection, Environment, Housing

The world now recognises that the conservation of forests which are known to be the mother of rivers and the source of life, is not just the need of the present, but is essential for providing habitable earth for the generations to come. Even the latest studies on climatic change reveal that our future will not be secure. Money has become all important and nature is benumbed before the greed and pride of human beings who attempt to make everything a scapegoat for money. We have to toil hard to take the hands of nature towards immortality.

To conserve forests and trees is one of the major concerns of this Government. And hence the administration of the Forest Department is carried out with vigil and caution.The equation that existed in the Forest Department earlier was one of mafia, corruption, stealing etc. The Government undertook a Herculean task to correct this. Alienation of forestland was a phenomenon of the past. Those who were behind the curtain were more powerful. Stringent measures have been taken to stop all these. With transparent and stern steps and the participation of the public, the Government is going ahead.

Office

Room No.501, Fifth Floor,
Secretariat Annexe, Thiruvananthapuram 1.
Ph.0471 - 2335366, 2326677
email: minister-forest@kerala.gov.in
Residence
Nest, Cliff House Compound, Nanthancode,
Thiruvananthapuram 3
Ph: 0471 - 2312330, 2312331
Permanent Address
Muthuchippy, Thndayadu,
Kozhikode, Pin-673 016

Shri. C. Divakaran

Minister for Food & Civil Supplies, Consumer Protection, Dairy Development, Milk Co-operatives, Animal Husbandry

Soon after the LDF Government took charge, we have taken very effective steps to strengthen the public distribution system in the State. The quality and quantity of the ration articles improved for attracting more cardholders to ration shops. The percentage of APL cardholders utilising the ration shops is now 15 per cent as against the three per cent at the time of UDF Government. Kerala was considered as a rice consuming state but now the food habits of Keralites have changed. In order to cope with the changes, the Government has decided to convert wheat into atta and distribute it through rations shops @ Rs.11 per kg. Due to the shortage of wheat, it is now restricted to 5 districts of the state.

Office

Room No. 131, Second Floor, North Block
Govt. Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram-1
Ph: 0471- 2333254, 2333294
email: minister-food@kerala.gov.in
Residence
Deepam
Thottam
Manacaud PO
Thiruvananthapuram
Tel:0471 2455699, 2455799
Permanent Address
Deepam, Thottam, Manacaud
Thiruvananthapuram.

Shri. ELAMARAM KAREEM

Minister for Industries (including Industrial Co-operatives), Commerce, Mining and Geology, Handlooms and Textiles, Khadi and Village Industries

I am proud to say that within the span of two years, the Left Democratic Front Government has made its vision clear in the industrial sector and its pragmatic policies started yielding commendable results. The Government has succeeded in making the State an investor-friendly destination and investors are confident of setting up projects in Kerala. The negative perception about Kerala's workforce has been disproved and the result is evident throughout the State. Global players like Aditya Birla Group and Tata have evinced interest in setting up units in the State.

Office

Room No.505,
Fifth Floor,
Govt. Secretariat Annex, Tthiruvananthapuram 1.
Tel: 0471-2333526,2327495
email: minister-industry@kerala.gov.in
Residence
Malabar House, Vellayambalam,
Tthiruvananthapuram
Tel: 0471 - 2723844, 2723833
Permanent Address
Elamaram House, Perumanna P.O.,
Kozhikode District.

Sri. G. SUDHAKARAN.

Minister for Co-operation, Coir, Devaswoms

It is less than two years since the LDF Government came to power and during this short span of time, much has been done to unravel the problems prevailing in the Cooperative sector and also to energize the system to be more advantageous to the society. The Cooperative credit sector was characterised by wide spread corruption and misappropriation leading to a pitiable position by which the resources of the Cooperatives were looted by the undesirable elements of a political party in power during the last five years,all under the disguise of being the leaders of the Co-operative movement in the State. The management of the Kerala State Co-operative Bank which is the apex institution, was transformed into an abode of corruption. Seven separate corruption cases in KSCB have been registered with Vigilance and Anti- Corruption Bureau. The first and foremost duty of the Government was to regain the lost confidence due to the irregularities.

Office
Room No.647, Second Floor, South Block,
Govt.Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram 1.
Ph.0471- 2333091, 2333775
email: minister-cooperation@kerala.gov.in
Residence
Ajantha, Vellayambalam,
Thiruvananthapuram 10
Phone: 0471 -2317952, 2314503

Sri. K. P. Rajendran

Minister for Land Revenue, Land Reforms, Survey and Land Records, Legal Metrology

Revenue Department plays a vital role in the administration of the State. Generally, Revenue Department deals with the issues related to land, maintenance of documents, protection of public land, collection of land revenue, etc. Today, the Department is shouldered with a multitude of activities and responsibilities. Right from the Village Offices to the District Collectorates, the Revenue Department is dealing with nearly 150 subjects concerning common man such as issuance of various certificates, maintenance of land records, collection of land revenue, tax and cess, collection of revenue recovery, settling land survey disputes, land reforms, conduct of election process, handling of law and order situation, calamity relief and rehabilitation, disaster management and mitigation programmes and so on. In short, the department is directly or indirectly involved in all situations of the day-to-day administration of the State. It also co-ordinates activities of various departments and developmental programmes of the State.

Office
Room No. 358 - B, First Floor, Main Block,
Govt. Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram 1
Ph. 0471-2333176, 2332021, 2335366
email: minister-revenue@kerala.gov.in
Residence
Indu, Jai Nagar,
Kumarapuram,
Thiruvananthapuram
Ph. 0471- 2558211, 2559211
Permanent Address
Kuttankulangara, Punkunnam P.O.,
Thrissur – 2

Sri. KODIYERI BALAKRISHNAN

Minister for Home, Fire Services, Jails, Tourism, Vigilance, Administration of Civil & Criminal Justice

It is a pleasant surprise that the arrival of the first anniversary of LDF Government is in continuation of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the first Communist Government of 1957. What made the 1957 Government a global centre of attraction are the steps introduced for the persistent development of Kerala society. The present Government led by V.S. Achuthanandan is the continuation and timely developmental form of that Government. The Government is committed to materialise the promises made one year earlier when LDF faced election, step by step. Any person who inspects the last one year's activities of the Government cannot ignore the changing activities and developmental projects that are genuine and standing on the part of the people. The Government is going ahead by organising time-bound projects for the political, social and cultural development of the State and stopping the earlier custom of their premature death in the knots of red tape, and taking stern stance against corruption.

Office address
Room No.216, Third Floor, North Sandwich Block,
Govt. Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram 1.
Ph. 0471- 2327976, 2327876
email: minister-home@kerala.gov.in
Residence
T C 15/1397
Tagore Nagar,
Vazhuthacaud
Thiruvananthapuram
Permanent Address
Mottemal House
Moozhikkara P.O., Kannur.

Sri. M A Baby

Minister for General Education, Collegiate Education, Technical Education, Universities except Agricultural University, Entrance Examinations, Literacy Movement, National Cadet Corps, Cultural Affairs, Archives and Archaeology, Museum & Zoos, Kerala State Film Development Corporation

There are many defects, both in system and in the content of our educational system, which need serious intervention. It is the responsibility of a Government to strive for achieving the goals of education which aims at the comprehensive development of the new generation.It is a historical fact that the left Governments since the formation of Kerala, have taken steps to attain this goal and this helped much for the progress of the society. The 1957 EMS Government's Education Bill, the 1987 Nayanar Government's Total Literacy Campaign, the child friendly and activity - oriented curriculum revision of 1996, are some of the examples.

Office
Room No.208, Second Floor, North Sandwich Block,
Govt. Secretariat, Tthiruvananthapuram 1.
Ph. 0471 - 2327759, 2327561
email: minister-education@kerala.gov.in
Residence
Ushus, Cliff House Compound
Nanthancode, Thiruvananthapuram - 3
Phone: 0471 - 2725671, 2725673
Permanent Address
A 4, AKG Quarters, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Phone: 0471-2305731 (o)
0471-2468822 ®
9447163453

Sri. M. Vijayakumar

Minister for Law, Sports and Youth Affairs, Ports, Parliamentary Affairs, Post and Telegraph, Railways

The Government of Kerala is moving ahead with a clear vision and definite agenda of development. The people from all walks of life disliked the former Government and dethroned it with an endorsement of a historic mandate to the present government. The Government is aware of its duties and responsibilities. As soon as the Government assumed power, it began healing measures for the wounded sections like farmers, labourers, students, employees and the destitute. The process is going on. As far as my portfolios are concerned, I am of the view that these are the most neglected departments in the past. The problems in these departments are very serious and we need to take care of both the people and the Government at large. I am going to appoint a Law Reforms Commission to codify and reform the laws and another Commission to study the problems in the sports field.

Office
Room No. 118, First Floor, North Block
Govt. Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram - 1
Ph. 2333460, 2333487
email: minister-law@kerala.gov.in
Residence
Lyndhurst
Devaswom Board Junction,
Nanthancode, Thiruvananthapuram - 3
Ph: 0471 - 2318602, 2314652
Permanent Address
TC 25/1573, Puthenchantha, Trivandrum 11.

Sri. Mathew T. Thomas

Minister for Road Transport, Motor Vehicles, Water Transport, Printing and Stationery

When this ministry assumed office, KSRTC, the lone Government institution which caters to the needs of the passengers in our state, was reeling under heavy pressure from various corners. Its fiscal condition was so deplorable that MACT claims, pension benefits of employees, etc were pending for long. When this Government assumed power, the accumulated loss of the corporation was Rs.1500 crore and total debt was Rs. 2650 crore. At one stage, the oil companies even threatened to stop fuel supply for want of settlement of huge amount due to them. Sanctioning of several uneconomic routes by the previous Government foreseeing the assembly election further debilitated the Corporation, which was already ailing due to mismanagement of resources and wasteful expenditure.

This Government has spared no effort within its reach to help tide over the nonplus and unpleasant situation faced by the KSRTC. As a first step, the Government has sanctioned Rs.72 crore to the Corporation on various occasions. The Government has decided to replace 1000 unserviceable buses with new ones built with state of the art technology. The first lot of 400 buses will be on roads shortly. Another notable achievement is the opening of a new sub depot at Thalasserry.

Office address
Room No.619,
First Floor, South Block,
Govt. Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram 1.
Ph.0471- 2335866, 2333160
email: minister-transport@kerala.gov.in
Residence
Thycaud House, Thycaud
Thiruvananthapuram
Permanent Address
Thoompumpattu, Thiruvalla.

Sri. Mullakkara Ratnakaran

Minister for Agriculture, Soil Conservation, Soil Survey, Agricultural University Warehousing Corporation

When the present LDF Government assumed power, the State economy in general and the agricultural scenario in specific were in a very precarious situation. Debt - ridden, grief - stricken farmers, cases of suicides, fall in prices of agricultural produces, anti-farmer import policies,general recession in agricultural front, etc had led to acute agrarian crisis which the new Government had to take over. The situation was most miserable.The new Government's foremost task was to try the level best to set right this deplorable situation. At the outset of one fruitful year of governance, I would like to share with you the moments of pride we had in taking the right and timely farmer friendly policies and decisions.

From the very beginning itself, LDF Government was keen and committed to point out the important issues crippling our farm front to the union Government thereby giving strident expressions to the voice of farmers in Kerala. The consecutive visits of Central Planning commission team, Union Agricultural Minister Sarad Pawar, members of the National Commission of farmers to Kerala and the high-level delegation of Ministers to Delhi during the initial periods, could showcase the real situation of the State before Central policy makers. As a result, unlike in the previous years, the Government has succeeded in securing a relief of Rs. 765 crore package for Kasaragod, Wayanad and Palakkad district.

Office
Room No.603, Sixth Floor,
Secretariat Annexe, Thiruvananthapuram 1.
Ph.0471- 2335466, 2335457
email: minister-agriculture@kerala.gov.in
Residence
House No. 72
Aiswarya
Chempaka Nagar
Oottukuzhi
Thiruvananthapuram
Tel: 0471 - 2329677. 2333268
Permanent Address
Ragam, Ambalakkara, Chadayamangalam, Kollam.

Shri. N. K. Premachandran

Minister for Irrigation, Command Area Development Authority Ground Water Development, Water Supply and Sanitation

Water is a prime natural resource, a basic human need and a precious national asset. The planning, developing, conserving and managing of water should be on an integrated and environmentally sound basis, keeping in view the socio-economic aspects and needs of our State. Realising the importance and scarcity of fresh water, it has to be treated as an essential resource for the existence of life. It is one of the most crucial elements in developmental planning.

It will be improper to analyse the performance of Water Resources Department from the viewpoint of one years achievements. The problems and issues plaguing the sector are the result of years of neglect, haphazard planning and unrestrained exploitation. Recognising this fact right from the start, the Government initiated efforts to articulate its objectives through a comprehensive "Water Policy" so as to establish a resource based and participatory approach to water management. The Policy envisages a set of initiatives ranging from setting up micro watersheds to institutional mechanisms. .

Official Address
Room No. 532, South Sand witch Block, Secretariat,
Thiruvananthapuram.
e-mail:minister-irrigation@kerala.gov.in
Permanent Address :
‘Maheswary’, Rail Gardens, Cantonment P.O,
Kollam – 691001. (O) 0474 2769922,
(M) 9447799400
0471 – 2318601, 2317651

Shri.P.K. Gurudasan

Minister for Labour, Employment and Training, Rehabilitation, Factories and boilers, Insurance Medical Services, Industrial Tribunals, Excise, Cashew Industry, Labour Courts

TThe Left Democratic Front Government in Kerala has completed one year in office. One year in office is certainly too short a period for any Government to fulfill all its obligations to the people. However, the achievements made so far in the labour front have been of great satisfaction and pride as the benefits of the various initiatives taken by the Government reached the common man, particularly the toiling workers.

The first thing the Government did after assuming office was to give out pension arrears to agricultural, cashew and handloom workers as also other arrears under various Welfare Fund Schemes. The plantation sector was facing serious crisis and the Government sanctioned Rs. 90 lakhs for the repair of the 'Layams' of the closed plantations. Negotiations are going on in the right direction for the re-opening of the 22 closed tea plantations. The Kochi, Malabar and Bonakkad Tea Estates have already been opened.

Office
Room No. 648, Third Floor, Govt. Secretariat,
Thiruvananthapuram - 1
Phone ; 0471-2327135, 2326772
email: minister-labour@kerala.gov.in
Residence
Kaudiar House, Kaudiar
Thiruvananthapuram
Phone: 0471-2320451

Smt. P.K. SREEMATHI TEACHER

Minister for Health, Family Welfare,Medical Education,Indigenous Medicine, Drugs Control, Pollution Control, Homoeopathy, Naturopathy, Social Welfare

When the LDF government came into power, the public health system was totally in a miserable condition. Corruption and anarchism prevailed everywhere. Poor patients were unable to get good treatment at Govt. hospitals. As our promise to the people in the election manifesto, we are trying to rebuild and strengthen the public health system. There are some improvements seen in the field but there is more to be done. I can assure you that the world-renowned Kerala model public health system can be re -instated soon. We are trying to get more facilities in medical olleges also. When we came into power, our application to increase seats in Gov. Medical Colleges was rejected by the Medical Council of India. Then we approached the Supreme Court and increased 50 seats each in Kottayam and Thrissur medical colleges. In fact it is equivalent to starting a new medical college.

Office
Room No. 397 First Floor, Main Block,
Govt. Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram-1
Phone:0471- 2335266, 2333833
email: minister-health@kerala.gov.in
Residence
Selma, Pandits Colony
Kuravankonam
Thiruvananthapuram
Tel: 0471 2319042
Permanent Address
Edathil, Athiyadam
Pazhayangadi P.O., Kannur – 670 303

Sri. PALOLI MOHAMMED KUTTY

Minister for Panchayats, Municipalities and Corporations, Town Planning, Regional Development Authorities, Kerala Institute of Local Administration, Rural Development, Wakf & Haj Pilgrimage, Welfare of Minorities

The change in the society made by the brave reformations of the first ministry headed by EMS, is part of history. All the left Governments which came into power after that led our State to prosperity by introducing many novel projects, following the steps of the first Government. Decentralisation is the most important among them. It is said that the Five Year Plans laid the foundation stone for the development of India. But, though so many Five Year Plans had come and gone, there occurred no substantial change in the lives of crores of poor people. For, basic amenities like water, light, roads, educational institutions, hospitals, etc. were still unavailable in the villages of India. Almost all projects that were executive-centred had been failures. In this circumstance the LDF tried to seek out alternatives. The Government decided that if power, planning and money reach the lower tier, localised development could be materialised. The success of the experiment based on that is what is seen in the local self-institutions.

Office
Room No. 506, Fifth Floor,
Govt. Secretariate (Annexe),
Thiruvananthapuram -1.
Phone:0471-2327895, 2327796
email: minister-localadmin@kerala.gov.in
Residence
Asoka, Cliff House Compound
Thiruvananthapuram 3
Phone: 0471-2312326, 2313295
Permanent Address
Chattipparambu P.O., Kadoor,
Malappuram District.

Sri. S. Sharma

Minister for Fisheries, Harbour Engineering, Registration

The L D F Government is committed to the sustainable development of fisheries and welfare of the fishermen community. With this aim in view, the Government has formulated and implemented various programmes. In the context of the Tsunami that inflicted untold miseries to the coastal community, the L.D.F Government has taken keen interest to introduce legislation for Debt Relief to Fishermen with the ultimate aim of relieving them from the clutches of moneylenders and financial institutions. This legislation will bring them back to life and restore their livelihoods with the support of TEAP and TRP projects implemented at a cost of Rs.162.82 crore.

A total of 18 projects have been started for the restoration of livelihoods of the coastal community. Development of micro enterprises (400 units), vehicle for fish marketing (150 units), working capital for revolving fund (80 units), Fish Kiosk (45 units), Sea Food Kitchen (25 units), mussel farming (32 units), Dressed Dry Fish (60 units), Ornamental Fish production (30 units) are some of the programmes under implementation. Production and marketing of value added fish products wi1l be encouraged and the quality of such products will be ensured by introducing a system of branding and certification. 25,000 persons will get employment by the implementation of these projects.

Office
Room No . 149, Third Floor, North Block
Government Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram -1
Tel: 0471-2332700, 2333059
Pabx Extn. 202
email: minister-fisheries@kerala.gov.in
Residence
Thejas
A1, Belheavan Garden
Kowdiar, Thiruvananthapuram
Ph: 0471- 2315520, 2725006
Permanent Address
Manappasseril House, Ezhikkara (P.O.), N. Parur.

Sri. Dr. T. M. THOMAS ISAAC

Minister for Finance, National Savings, Stores Purchase, Commercial Taxes, Agricultural Income Tax, Treasuries, Lotteries, Local Fund Audit, Financial Enterprises, State Insurance, Stamps & Stamp Duties

On the fiftieth anniversary of the formation of United Kerala, the Left and Democratic Government is putting forward a new agenda for the development of the State. Kerala has been moving forward more or less along the course charted in 1957. As a result, so many changes have taken place in Kerala. The world also has changed. An action plan has to be developed for a changed Kerala in this changing world.

Office
Room No. 118, First Floor, North Block,
Govt. Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram - 1,
Phone: 2333849, 2333772
email: minister-finance@kerala.gov.in
Residence
Rose House, Vazhuthacaud,
Thiruvananthapuram
Permanent Address
A.K.G. Centre
Thiruvananthapuram