Full Kerala Cabinet Portfolio List 2026: The newly formed United Democratic Front (UDF) government in Kerala has, officially announced how it will split the cabinet portfolios. Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan still keeps control of 35 departments, including the crucial Finance one. Senior Congress figure Ramesh Chennithala is now set to handle Home, and also Vigilance, within the new setup.
This portfolio list was okayed by Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar not long after the swearing-in, of the fresh government that is led by the Congress-led UDF alliance. Overall, the cabinet shaping seems to show some careful balancing of senior leaders with alliance partners across the biggest departments.
Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan Takes Charge
Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan will look after Finance, Law, General Administration, Planning and Economic Affairs, Ports, Information and Public Relations, Metro Rail, Airports, Coastal Shipping, and a number of other critical wings. In effect, the arrangement suggests the government wants to make economic , and policy decisions more centralized, and guided through the Chief Minister’s Office.
On the other hand Ramesh Chennithala has been given Home, Vigilance, Fire and Rescue Services, plus Prisons. That combination makes him among the more weighty ministers in the whole cabinet.
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Full Kerala Cabinet Portfolio List 2026
- V. D. Satheesan: Finance, Law, General Administration, Planning, Ports and 35 departments
- Ramesh Chennithala: Home, Vigilance, Fire & Rescue, Prisons
- A. P. Anil Kumar: Land and Revenue
- Sunny Joseph : Electricity, Environment, Parliamentary Affairs
- P. K. Kunhalikutty: Industries, IT, Textiles
- N. Shamsudheen: General Education
- Roji M. John: Higher Education
- K. Muraleedharan: Health
- Bindu Krishna: Women & Child Welfare
- T. Siddique: Forests and Wildlife
- P. C. Vishnunadh : Tourism and Culture
- K. M. Shaji: Local Self Government
- P. K. Basheer: Public Works Department
- Shibu Baby John : Labour and Employment
- Mons Joseph: Water Resources
- Anoop Jacob: Food and Civil Supplies
Political Significance
The portfolio distribution is coming after some intense discussions inside the UDF, over representation coalition balance and community interests, it’s kinda being treated as settled. The assignment of Home to Ramesh Chennithala is being seen as a big political accommodation within the Congress leadership framework, if you ask around.
The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) , a very important UDF ally, has also locked in major departments like Industries, IT, Education, and Local Self Government, so that shows it still has strong grip over Kerala politics.
Meanwhile, the new Kerala cabinet took oath earlier this week after the UDF managed to win the 2026 Kerala Assembly Elections. The Satheesan-led government is likely to emphasize economic reforms, infrastructure building industrial momentum job creation and welfare policies throughout its five year term.
