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Kerala declared free from extreme poverty on Kerala Piravi Day

National | Dated: 03 Nov 2025

On the occasion of Kerala Piravi (Kerala Day) on November 1, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced that Kerala has successfully eradicated extreme poverty, making it the first state in India to achieve this significant milestone. This success is attributed to the state's dedicated four-year Extreme Poverty Eradication Programme (EPEP), which was implemented by the local self-government department through micro-plans focusing on income, health, housing, and food for identified families.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The announcement was made on November 1, coinciding with Kerala Piravi Day.
  • The achievement is the result of the state's four-year Extreme Poverty Eradication Programme (EPEP).
  • Kerala is the first state in India to be declared free from extreme poverty.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • The micro-plans focused on income, health, housing, and food.
  • The state relied on local self-government data, not the Niti Aayog index.
  • The World Bank revised the international poverty line to $3.00/day in June 2025.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

On what occasion was Kerala declared free from extreme poverty?

Correct Answer: Kerala Piravi Day

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Kerala

  • (i) CM – Pinarayi Vijayan (ii) Capital – Thiruvananthapuram
  • (iii) Foundation Day – Nov 1 (Kerala Piravi) (iv) Literacy Rate – Highest in India