Kerala Cabinet Ministers with Portfolios 2026: Full List of Ministers In Satheesan's Govt
Two days after the United Democratic Front (UDF) assumed office in Kerala, Governor Rajendra Arlekar has formally approved the cabinet portfolios recommended by Chief Minister VD Satheesan. The announcement from Lok Bhavan marks the definitive start of the new administration's term, following the alliance's decisive victory in the 9 April assembly elections.
The UDF's return to power after a ten-year hiatus saw them secure 102 seats in the 140-member assembly. The Congress party, the backbone of the coalition, claimed 63 of those seats.
The Chief Minister's Remit
Chief Minister VD Satheesan, transitioning from his former role as Leader of the Opposition, will maintain a firm grip on the state's executive functions. He is set to oversee 35 departments, a substantial portfolio that includes, Finance and Law, General Administration and Ports.
Kerala Cabinet Ministers with Portfolios 2026
| Minister | Portfolios |
|---|---|
| V.D. Satheesan (CM) | Finance, Law, General Administration, Ports, and 31 other departments |
| Ramesh Chennithala | Home, Vigilance, Jail, Fire & Rescue Services |
| P.K. Kunhalikutty | Industries & Commerce, IT, Artificial Intelligence, Startups, Mining & Geology, Handlooms & Textiles |
| Sunny Joseph | Electricity, Environment, Parliamentary Affairs |
| K. Muraleedharan | Health, Devaswoms, Food Safety, Medical Education |
| Roji M. John | Higher Education |
| A.P. Anil Kumar | Land and Revenue |
| N. Shamsudheen | General Education |
| Shibu Baby John | Forests & Wildlife Protection, Skill Development |
| Mons Joseph | Irrigation, Ground Water, Water Supply & Sanitation, Housing |
| P.K. Basheer | Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare |
| K.M. Shaji | Local Self Government (LSG) & Rural Development |
| Anoop Jacob | Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs, and Registration |
| T. Siddique | Tourism and Youth Affairs |
| M. Liju | Public Works (PWD) and Transport |
| P.C. Vishnunadh | Cultural Affairs, Fisheries, and Cinema |
| Bindu Krishna | Welfare of Scheduled Castes, Tribes, and Backward Classes |
| V.E. Abdul Gafoor | Minority Welfare and Non-Resident Keralites' Affairs (NORKA) |
| K.A. Thulasi | Social Justice, Women and Child Development |
| O.J. Janeesh | Labour and Employment |
The allocation of ministries reflects a strategic balancing of veteran leadership and coalition interests. Ramesh Chennithala, a heavyweight in the Congress party and a contender for the CM postpremiership, has been entrusted with the high-stakes Home and Vigilance portfolios.
The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), the second-largest constituent in the UDF with 22 seats, has been rewarded with a broad range of modern economic and industrial sectors. Senior leader PK Kunhalikutty will spearhead Industries and Commerce, Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence and Startups, Mining, and Geology.
The coalition's smaller partners also secured vital roles. Shibu Baby John of the Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) will manage Forests, Wildlife Protection, and Skill Development. Meanwhile, Mons Joseph is tasked with overseeing Irrigation, Housing, and Water Supply.
With the ministerial team now fully assigned, the Satheesan-led government faces the immediate challenge of implementing its manifesto after a decade of LDF governance. The focus now shifts to the first session of the new assembly, where the UDF's legislative agenda will be put to the test.
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