Kerala Cabinet Ministers and Portfolios 2026
The new Kerala Council of Ministers 2026 has been announced with V. D. Satheesan as Chief Minister. The cabinet includes leaders from INC, IUML, KC(J), RSP, CMP and KC(B) with major portfolios like Home Affairs, Health, Education, Tourism, Industries, Agriculture, PWD, Transport and more.
The Kerala Council of Ministers for 2026 represents a coalition government led by Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan of the Indian National Congress (INC). The ministry includes leaders from alliance partners such as the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), Kerala Congress factions, RSP, and CMP. Major departments including Home Affairs, Health, Industries, Education, Agriculture, Tourism, Public Works, and Transport have been allocated among senior political leaders based on administrative experience and party representation. The cabinet is expected to focus on economic development, infrastructure expansion, employment generation, public welfare, healthcare, education reforms, rural development, and social welfare initiatives across Kerala.
| Name | Party | Portfolio / Ministry |
|---|---|---|
| V. D. Satheesan | INC | Chief Minister |
| P K Kunhalikutty | IUML | Industries, IT, Mining & Geology |
| Ramesh Chennithala | INC | Home Affairs, Vigilance, Parliamentary Affairs |
| K Muraleedharan | INC | Health, Medical Education, Devaswoms |
| A P Anil Kumar | INC | Revenue, Land Reforms, Housing |
| P C Vishnunadh | INC | Tourism and Culture |
| Roji M John | INC | Higher Education, Technical Education, NCC |
| Bindhu Krishna | INC | Labour, Women & Child Care |
| M Liju | INC | Cooperation and Excise |
| T Siddique | INC | Agriculture and Farmers Welfare |
| K M Shaji | IUML | Panchayath, Rural Development |
| N Samsudheen | IUML | General Education, Hajj, Wakf |
| V E Abdul Gafoor | IUML | Fisheries |
| P K Basheer | IUML | Public Works Department (PWD) |
| Mons Joseph | KC(J) | Water Resources, Sanitation |
| Shibu Baby John | RSP | Forests, Skill Development |
| C P John | CMP | Transport, Motor Vehicles |
| Anoop Jacob | KC(B) | Food & Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs |
| Sunny Joseph | INC | General Cabinet |
| K A Thulasi | INC | Cabinet Rank Minister |
| O J Janeesh | INC | Cabinet Rank Minister |
The 2026 Kerala Council of Ministers reflects a balanced coalition structure with representation from multiple alliance partners and experienced political leaders. The allocation of key portfolios such as Home Affairs, Health, Industries, Education, Agriculture, and Public Works indicates the government’s focus on strengthening governance, economic growth, infrastructure development, public welfare, and social progress across the state. Under the leadership of Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan, the ministry is expected to address major developmental priorities while ensuring administrative stability and inclusive governance for the people of Kerala.
