Kerala: Government Schemes, Projects & Representatives

Chief Minister: V.D. Satheesan · INC · Capital: Thiruvananthapuram · Updated October 2026

Kerala is a state in South India, with its capital at Thiruvananthapuram. It elects 20 members to the Lok Sabha and has a 140-seat Legislative Assembly. The current Chief Minister is V.D. Satheesan (INC). Nagarik tracks 4 Kerala government schemes and projects, including K-FON — Kerala Fibre Optic Network, LIFE Mission — Housing for All and Rebuild Kerala — Flood Resilience.

Overview

At a glance

Schemes, projects, civic focus, and verified indicators for your state.

Current CM

V.D. Satheesan

INC

Projects tracked

4 ongoing 0 completed 0 proposed

Municipal focus

Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation

2 ongoing 0 completed

View these projects in the Municipalities tab →

Lok Sabha

20seats

Assembly

140seats

SDG score

75/100Front Runner

GSDP / capita

₹215KMoSPI approx.

Literacy

94%Census 2011

DPIIT BRAP

Achieverbusiness reform

Recent updates

Chief Minister

V.D. Satheesan

INC Since May 2026

Former Chief Ministers of Kerala 5 listed

Pinarayi Vijayan

CPI(M) 2016–2026

10 years as CM; K-FON broadband, LIFE Mission housing (UN recognised), K-Rail Silver Line project (controversial), COVID-19 management praised nationally. LDF lost 2026 elections to UDF after two consecutive terms.

Oommen Chandy

INC 2011–2016

Arogya Kerala health mission; KIIFB established; Ente Keralam (my Kerala) citizen engagement portal.

V. S. Achuthanandan

CPI(M) 2006–2011

Janasree Housing scheme; anti-encroachment drives on government land; E-health records pilot.

Oommen Chandy

INC 2004–2006

A. K. Antony

INC 2001–2004

IT@School programme (first in India to computerise all high schools); People's Plan Campaign decentralisation.

Projects & Initiatives 8 ongoing

Nava Kerala Karma Padhathi

Ongoing

Budget₹2,000 crore (initial state allocation; ongoing across departments)

Since 2023 · Five-sector development programme: Health Renaissance (200 upgraded health centres), Knowledge Economy, Green Kerala (tree planting), Nava Kerala Sadas (public engagement), and Youth Empowerment.

K-FON — Kerala Fibre Optic Network

Ongoing

Budget₹1,548 crore (Kerala government investment; KIIFB-funded)

ReachGovt. reported: 30,000 government institutions connected; free internet to 14,000 economically backward (BPL) households; network planned for up to 20 lakh customers in phases.

Since 2019 · State-owned dark fibre optic broadband network declared a public utility by Kerala. Provides free internet to BPL households and subsidised connectivity to government institutions.

Rebuild Kerala — Flood Resilience

Ongoing

Budget₹31,000 crore total recovery needs · UN-led Post Disaster Needs Assessment (Oct 2018)

Since 2018 · Reconstruction and resilience programme following the catastrophic 2018 and 2019 Kerala floods. Covers road, bridge, and embankment reconstruction; ecosystem restoration; and updated land-use regulations.

LIFE Mission — Housing for All

Ongoing

Budget₹20,831 crore cumulative expenditure (Kerala LIFE Mission, reported Feb 2026)

ReachGovt. reported: 5,00,364 houses completed out of 6,04,046 sanctioned (milestone marked Feb 2026); received UN-Habitat recognition. Targets landless + homeless families.

Since 2017 · Housing programme for landless and homeless families in Kerala. Provides land purchase assistance and house construction grants. Distinct from PMAY — covers families not eligible under central schemes.

K-FON (Broadband Network)

Ongoing

Continued by the current government. V.D. Satheesan government retained K-FON as public infrastructure; declared internet a basic right policy unchanged.

LIFE Mission (Housing)

Ongoing

Continued by the current government. UDF continued housing for homeless; INC expanded eligibility criteria to cover more BPL families.

Rebuild Kerala

Ongoing

Continued by the current government. Post-flood reconstruction programme continued; ongoing infrastructure projects retained by incoming government.

KIIFB (infrastructure fund board)

Ongoing

Continued by the current government. Revamped and used extensively by the successor LDF government as Kerala's main off-budget infrastructure financing vehicle.

Municipal snapshot — Kerala

Focus urban body

Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation

Thiruvananthapuram · Municipal corporation portal

Latest municipal budget source linked tmc.lsgkerala.gov.in ↗ cityfinance.in ↗

2Tracked

2Ongoing

0Completed

0Proposed

Smart roads under Smart City Thiruvananthapuram

Ongoing

Urban solid waste and sanitation works

Ongoing

This tab is a state/UT-level urban snapshot, not a full ward or councillor roster. Numeric budgets and private vendor names should be added only when verified from official tender/project documents or named vendor disclosures.

Kerala government schemes & projects

Each page has the official source, status and — where citizens can act — the application link.

K-FON — Kerala Fibre Optic Network — ongoing · since 2019
LIFE Mission — Housing for All — ongoing · since 2017
Rebuild Kerala — Flood Resilience — ongoing · since 2018
Nava Kerala Karma Padhathi — ongoing · since 2023

Also useful for Kerala

V.D. Satheesan — Chief Minister of Kerala — profile & projects
Central government schemes that apply in every state — PM-KISAN, Ayushman Bharat, PMAY…
Apply for PAN, Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID & more — official links only

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Chief Minister of Kerala?

V.D. Satheesan is the current Chief Minister of Kerala, from the INC.

What is the capital of Kerala?

The capital of Kerala is Thiruvananthapuram.

How many Lok Sabha seats does Kerala have?

Kerala has 20 Lok Sabha seats.

How many seats are there in the Kerala Legislative Assembly?

The Kerala Legislative Assembly has 140 seats.

What are the main government schemes in Kerala?

Schemes and projects tracked for Kerala include K-FON — Kerala Fibre Optic Network, LIFE Mission — Housing for All, Rebuild Kerala — Flood Resilience, Nava Kerala Karma Padhathi. Central schemes also apply — see all government schemes.

Where can I apply for an income, caste or domicile certificate in Kerala?

Apply online on Kerala's official state services portal, Kerala e-District (edistrict.kerala.gov.in). It is free or low-cost; you do not need an agent.

How do I check land records in Kerala?

Land records for Kerala are on the official e-Rekha portal (erekha.kerala.gov.in).