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Kerala Becomes First Indian State to Declare Itself Free From Extreme Poverty
Kerala identified 64,006 families in extreme poverty using extensive community surveys and sustainable livelihood plans despite Adivasi groups citing ongoing hardships.
- On Saturday, the Kerala Assembly convened to announce the state's extreme poverty-free status, and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on October 31, 2025 showcased the programme's completion.
- Widespread community participation enabled the identification effort, officials say, as citizen volunteers, social workers, ASHAs, anganwadi workers, and Kudumbashree members conducted validations to exclude ineligible families.
- The data collection covered more than a thousand local bodies across Kerala, with surveyors identifying 64,006 families and 1,03,099 persons, supported by volunteers and officials.
- Families received housing support and tailored micro-plans for sustainable livelihoods, while the government issued Aadhaar, ration and UDID cards for differently abled families, the government said.
- Kerala is being cast as one of the few regions globally to end acute deprivation, the government said, and Mr. Vijayan called it a 'people's movement' on the eve of the 69th Kerala Formation Day reflecting the Left Democratic Front government’s humanist view.
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Kerala Celebrated for Eradicating Extreme Poverty
Kerala Celebrated for Eradicating Extreme Poverty The Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, extended his congratulations to the Kerala government on Saturday for its success in eradicating extreme poverty within the state.Via a post on social media platform X, Ambassador Xu hailed the step as a significant milestone in the global battle against poverty, emphasizing it as a collective humanitarian mission. He stated, "Warm congratulations to K…
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C 29%
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