Kerala free of extreme poverty, declares CM Pinarayi Vijayan; opposition calls it ‘hoax’

Kerala has declared itself free of extreme poverty, becoming the first Indian state to achieve this milestone. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced the feat, highlighting a meticulous process that identified and uplifted 64,006 families through micro-plans focusing on food, health, housing, and income. The government allocated significant funds for these initiatives.

Kerala free of extreme poverty, declares CM Pinarayi Vijayan; opposition calls it ‘hoax’
Kerala has declared itself free of extreme poverty, becoming the first Indian state to achieve this milestone. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced the feat, highlighting a meticulous process that identified and uplifted 64,006 families through micro-plans focusing on food, health, housing, and income. The government allocated significant funds for these initiatives.