Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, on Saturday, said on November 1, the state will be declared 1 as the first in the country without extreme poverty.
Taking to X, the chief minister said, “On this Kerala Piravi (November 1), Kerala will be declared as the first state in India without extreme poverty. This fulfills the very first decision the GoK made in 2021.”
The CM observed that instead of a one-size-fits-all policy, the government identified 64,006 vulnerable families and created specific micro-plans for each one’s unique needs.
The CM further said with an investment of over Rs 1,000 crore, the government has ensured daily food to 20,648 families, with 2,210 of those receiving hot meals, necessary treatment and medicine to 85,721 individuals and housing for thousands.
He noted that more than 5,400 new homes were built or are under construction, 5,522 homes were repaired and 2,713 landless families received land to build their residences.
Apart from that, 21,263 people received essential documents like Ration cards, Aadhaar and pensions for the first time and 4,394 families are supported with livelihood projects, the CM said in his post.
“This was a massive joint effort by LSGs, Kudumbashree, & various govt depts. This is the Kerala Model of social justice, equity, and compassionate governance in action. Building #NavaKeralam means leaving no one behind,” the CM wrote.
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