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Kerala Council of Ministers
കേരള മന്ത്രിസഭ (Kēral̥a manṭrisabha)
Overview
StateKerala, India
LeaderChief minister
Leader NameV. D. Satheesan
Appointed byGovernor of Kerala
Ministries47
Responsible toKerala Legislative Assembly
HeadquartersKerala Government Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram
Websitekerala.gov.in

The Kerala Council of Ministers is the supreme executive decision-making body of the Government of Kerala, headed by the Chief Minister of Kerala. It consists of members of the Kerala Legislature who are appointed as ministers by the Governor of Kerala on the advice of the Chief Minister to form the executive branch of the Government of Kerala. The ministers hold various portfolios and are responsible for the administration of their respective departments, as allocated by the Chief Minister.[1][2]

The current state council of ministers were sworn in on 18 May 2026, following the 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly election.[3] The term of every executive wing is for 5 years. The council of ministers are assisted by department secretaries attached to each ministry who are from the Kerala cadre of the IAS. The Chief Secretary to the Government act as the principal advisor to the Chief Minister and serve as the ex-officio secretary to the Council of Ministers. The chief executive officer responsible for issuing orders on behalf of the Government is the Chief Secretary to the State Government, currently A. Jayathilak, who assumed office on 24 April 2025.[4][2]

The Kerala Council of Ministers along with the other elected legislative members assemble at the Kerala Legislative Assembly to introduce new drafts of law (otherwise known as bills), discuss them with other elected members of the assembly, revise the drafts for edits if necessary. A bill once finalised is sent to vote on the floor of the house of Kerala Legislative Assembly and if the bill receives the majority vote, it becomes a binding law else it is rejected and the existing law continues. The members of the Legislative Assembly together also makes the Council of Ministers and the Chief Minister accountable on behalf of the people, for any misuse of executive powers vested with them.

The Kerala Council of Ministers is accountable to periodically evaluate the existing law of the land and ensures they are in the best interest of the society at large, which they represent under a democratic system.[2] Kerala State Governor is also regarded as a member of the Legislative Assembly and may suspend or dissolve when no coalition is able to muster a working majority).[2]

Constitutional requirement

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For the Council of Ministers to aid and advise Governor

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According to Article 163 of the Constitution of India,

There shall be a Council of Ministers with the Chief Minister at the head to aid and advise the Governor in the exercise of his function, except in so far as he is by or under this Constitution required to exercise his functions or any of them in his discretion.

  1. If any question arises whether any matter is or is not a matter as respects which the Governor is by or under this Constitution required to act in his discretion, the decision of the Governor in his discretion shall be final, and the validity of anything done by the Governor shall not be called in question on the ground that he ought or ought not to have acted in his discretion.
  2. The question whether any, and if so what, advice was tendered by Ministers to the Governor shall not be inquired into in any court.

This means that the Ministers serve under the pleasure of the Governor and he/she may remove them, on the advice of the Chief Minister, whenever they want.

For other provisions as to Ministers

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According to Article 164 of the Constitution of India,

The Chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister, and the Minister shall hold office during the pleasure of the Governor:
Provided that in the States of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa, there shall be a Minister in charge of tribal welfare who may in addition be in charge of the welfare of the Scheduled Castes and backward classes or any other work.

  1. The Council of Minister shall be collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly of the State.
  2. Before a Minister enters upon his office, the Governor shall administer to him the oaths of office and of secrecy according to the forms set out for the purpose in the Third Schedule.
  3. A Minister who for any period of six consecutive months is not a member of the Legislature of the State shall at the expiration of that period cease to be a Minister.
  4. The salaries and allowances of Ministers shall be such as the Legislature of the State may from time to time by law determine and, until the Legislature of the State so determines, shall be a specified in the Second Schedule.

Present Council of Ministers

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Main article: Satheesan ministry


The Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan assumed office for his first term on 18 May 2026. The oath-taking ceremony was held at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. The Governor of Kerala Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office and secrecy to the members of the Council of Ministers.[5][6]


S.No Name Portrait Constituency Designation[7] Portfolios[8][9] Party
Chief Minister
1. V. D. Satheesan Paravur Chief Minister


INC
Cabinet Ministers
2. Ramesh Chennithala Haripad Minister for Home, Vigilance and Coir INC
3. K. Muraleedharan Vattiyoorkavu Minister for Health and Family Welfare, and Devaswom
  • Health
  • Medical Education
  • Medical University
  • Indigenous Medicine
  • Ayush
  • Drugs Control
  • Food Safety
  • Devaswom
 INC
4. Sunny Joseph Peravoor Minister for Electricity, Environment and Parliamentary Affairs INC
5. Shibu Baby John Chavara Minister for Forests and Wild Life, and Skill Development RSP
6. Mons Joseph Kaduthuruthy Minister for Water Resources and Housing KEC
7. Anoop Jacob Piravom Minister for Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs KC(J)
8. P. K. Kunhalikutty Malappuram Minister for Industries and Information Technology IUML
9. C. P. John Thiruvananthapuram Minister for Transport CMP
10. A. P. Anil Kumar

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Wandoor Minister for Revenue INC
11. N. Samsudheen Mannarkkad Minister for General Education and Minority Welfare IUML
12. Roji M. John Angamaly Minister for Higher Education INC
13. P. C. Vishnunadh Kundara Minister for Tourism and Culture INC
14. Bindhu Krishna Kollam Minister for Labour, Dairy Development, Women and Child Development, and Animal Husbandry INC
15. M. Liju Kayamkulam Minister for Excise and Co-operation INC
16. K. M. Shaji Vengara Minister for Local Self Governments IUML
17. P. K. Basheer Eranad Minister for Public Works IUML
18. V. E. Abdul Gafoor Kalamassery Minister for Fisheries and Social Justice IUML
19. T. Siddique Kalpetta Minister for Agriculture INC
20. K. A. Thulasi Kongad Minister for Welfare of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Backward Classes INC
21. O. J. Janeesh Kodungallur Minister for Sports, Youth Affairs, and Archeology INC


Chronological Order of Kerala Government Ministries

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No Mandate Cabinet Chief Minister Term of office Party of the CM Ruling Coalition
24 2026 Satheesan ministry V. D. Satheesan 18 May 2026–present INC UDF
23 2021 Second Vijayan ministry Pinarayi Vijayan 20 May 2021—18 May 2026 CPI(M) LDF
22 2016 First Vijayan ministry Pinarayi Vijayan 25 May 2016—19 May 2021 CPI(M) LDF
21 2011 Second Chandy ministry Oommen Chandy 18 May 2011—20 May 2016 INC UDF
20 2006 Achuthanandan ministry V. S. Achuthanandan 18 May 2006—18 May 2011 CPI(M) LDF
19 2004 First Chandy ministry Oommen Chandy 31 August 2004—18 May 2006 INC UDF
18 2001 Third Antony ministry A. K. Antony 17 May 2001—29 August 2004
17 1996 Third Nayanar ministry E. K. Nayanar 20 May 1996—13 May 2001 CPI(M) LDF
16 1991 Second Antony ministry A. K. Antony 22 March 1995—9 May 1996 INC UDF
15 Fourth Karunakaran ministry K. Karunakaran 24 June 1991—16 March 1995
14 1987 Second Nayanar ministry E. K. Nayanar 26 March 1987—17 June 1991 CPI(M) LDF
13 1982 Third Karunakaran ministry K. Karunakaran 24 May 1982—25 March 1987 INC UDF
12 1980 Second Karunakaran ministry K. Karunakaran 28 December 1981—17 March 1982 Indian National Congress UDF
11 First Nayanar ministry E. K. Nayanar 25 January 1980—20 October 1981 CPI(M) LDF
10 1977 Koya ministry C. H. Mohammed Koya 12 October 1979—1 December 1979 IUML —
9 P. K. Vasudevan Nair ministry P. K. Vasudevan Nair 29 October 1978—7 October 1979 CPI United Front/Ruling Front

(or)

Maxi Front (Revamped)

8 First Antony ministry A. K. Antony 27 April 1977—27 October 1978 INC
7 First Karunakaran ministry K. Karunakaran 25 March 1977—25 April 1977 INC
6 1970 Second C. Achutha Menon ministry C. Achutha Menon 4 October 1970—25 March 1977 CPI United Front/Maxi Front

(from 25 September 1971)

United Front/Mini Front

(till 25 September 1971)

5 1967 First C. Achutha Menon ministry C. Achutha Menon 1 November 1969—1 August 1970 CPI Mini Front/Democratic Front
4 Second Namboodiripad ministry E. M. S. Namboodiripad 6 March 1967—1 November 1969 CPI(M) United Front

(Seven Party Alliance) or United Left Front

1965 No ministry formed
3 1960 Sankar ministry R. Sankar 26 September 1962—10 September 1964 INC —
2 Pattom A. Thanu Pillai ministry Pattom Thanu Pillai 22 February 1960—26 September 1962 PSP Joint Front
1 1957 First Namboodiripad ministry E. M. S. Namboodiripad 5 April 1957—31 July 1959 CPI —
V. D. SatheesanPinarayi VijayanOommen ChandyV. S. AchuthanandanOommen ChandyE. K. NayanarC. H. Mohammed KoyaP. K. Vasudevan NairA. K. AntonyK. KarunakaranC. Achutha MenonR. ShankarPattom ThanupillaiE. M. S. Namboodiripad

Oath of Office and Secrecy of the Chief Minister and Ministers of Kerala

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The following are the forms of oath or affirmation administered to the Chief Minister and Ministers of Kerala under the Third Schedule to the Constitution of India.

Oath of Office (English)

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"I, A.B., do swear in the name of God / solemnly affirm that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established, that I will uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India, that I will faithfully and conscientiously discharge my duties as the Chief Minister / a Minister for the State of Kerala and that I will do right to all manner of people in accordance with the Constitution and the law without fear or favour, affection or ill-will."

— Third Schedule to the Constitution of India

(മലയാളം)

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"A.B. എന്ന ഞാൻ, നിയമം മൂലം സ്ഥാപിതമായ ഭാരതത്തിൻ്റെ ഭരണഘടനയോട് യഥാർത്ഥമായ വിശ്വാസവും കൂറും പുലർത്തുമെന്നും, ഭാരതത്തിൻ്റെ പരമാധികാരവും അഖണ്ഡതയും നിലനിർത്തുമെന്നും, കേരള സംസ്ഥാന മുഖ്യമന്ത്രിയായി / മന്ത്രിയായി എൻ്റെ കർത്തവ്യങ്ങൾ വിശ്വസ്തതയോടും മനഃസാക്ഷിയോടും കൂടി നിർവ്വഹിക്കുമെന്നും, ഭയമോ പക്ഷപാതമോ സ്നേഹമോ വിദ്വേഷമോ കൂടാതെ, ഭരണഘടനയ്ക്കും നിയമത്തിനും അനുസൃതമായി എല്ലാ ജനങ്ങൾക്കും നേരെ ഞാൻ നീതി പുലർത്തുമെന്നും, ദൈവനാമത്തിൽ സത്യം ചെയ്യുന്നു / ഗൗരവമായി പ്രതിജ്ഞ ചെയ്യുന്നു.

Oath of Secrecy (English)

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"I, A.B., do swear in the name of God / solemnly affirm that I will not directly or indirectly communicate or reveal to any person or persons any matter which shall be brought under my consideration or shall become known to me as the Chief Minister / a Minister for the State of Kerala except as may be required for the faithful discharge of my duties as such Chief Minister / Minister."

— Third Schedule to the Constitution of India

(മലയാളം)

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"A.B. എന്ന ഞാൻ, കേരള സംസ്ഥാന മുഖ്യമന്ത്രിയായി / മന്ത്രിയായി എനിക്ക് പരിഗണനയ്ക്കായി കൊണ്ടുവരികയോ എനിക്ക് അറിവിൽ പെടുകയോ ചെയ്യുന്ന ഏതൊരു കാര്യവും, മുഖ്യമന്ത്രിയെന്ന / മന്ത്രിയെന്ന നിലയിൽ എൻ്റെ കർത്തവ്യങ്ങൾ നിർവ്വഹിക്കുന്നതിന് ആവശ്യമുള്ളതൊഴികെ, നേരിട്ടോ അല്ലാതെയോ ഏതെങ്കിലും വ്യക്തിക്കോ വ്യക്തികൾക്കോ വെളിപ്പെടുത്തുകയില്ലെന്നും, വെളിപ്പെടുത്തിക്കൊടുക്കുകയില്ലെന്നും, ദൈവനാമത്തിൽ സത്യം ചെയ്യുന്നു / ഗൗരവമായി പ്രതിജ്ഞ ചെയ്യുന്നു."

— ഇന്ത്യൻ ഭരണഘടനയുടെ മൂന്നാം ഷെഡ്യൂൾ

See also

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References

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  2. ^ a b c d Schwartzberg, Joseph E. "India: State and Local Governments". Encyclopædia Britannica.
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