Kerala’s ‘Extreme Poverty-Free’ Claim Masks an Unequal Reality

The Pinarayi Vijayan government's 'Real Kerala Story' is at odds with the state's complex realities and ongoing workers' ...

Kerala becomes India's first poverty-free state, sets model for inclusive growth and social justice

Kerala's declaration as India's first poverty-free state is a historic milestone built on decades of decentralised governance, women empowerment through Kudumbashree and strong social infrastructure.
Mathrubhumi English

Kerala becomes first Indian state to eradicate extreme poverty, second globally: Government

Citing data from NITI Aayog, the Ministers said Kerala had the lowest poverty rate in India, with only 0.7% of the population ...
Muslim Mirror

Adivasi groups slam Kerala’s ‘Poverty-Free Declaration’, urge film icons to boycott event

Amid preparations for Kerala’s official declaration of being “extreme poverty-free” on November 1, Adivasi organisations have ...
The Print

Kerala declares itself extreme poverty-free. How state ensured ‘no family is left behind’

CM Pinarayi Vijayan will declare his state as the first 'extreme poverty'-free state in India at a 1 November event, which VD ...
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CM Pinarayi Vijayan declares Kerala as nation’s first extreme poverty-free state

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has declared Kerala the first state in India to eradicate extreme poverty, marking a major milestone on Kerala Piravi Day.