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

Kerala has set script history once again as Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan officially declared the state as "extreme poverty-free" on Saturday (November 1) on the occasion of the state formation day. With this announcement, Kerala became the first Indian state and only the second region in the world after China to achieve this milestone. The grand declaration ceremony was held at Thiruvananthapuram's Central Stadium in the presence of all state ministers, local body representatives and film icons. The celebration will include cultural performances before and after the main ceremony, showcasing Kerala’s vibrant art and cultural heritage.

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