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Summary:
Kozhikode district in India has been declared free from extreme poverty after a survey in 2021-22 identified and provided assistance to 6,773 families. Local bodies and various agencies provided food, health support, employment, and housing. All local bodies in the district have declared themselves free from extreme poverty, with a state-level declaration to follow on November 1st. The event will also mark the successful completion of the ‘Oru Thai Nadam’ campaign, the release of the district’s water budget, the declaration of the completion of the ‘Pacha Thuruthu’ project, and the release of the Haritha Keralam Mission report.
News Article:
Kozhikode Eradicates Extreme Poverty, Declared District Free of Hardship
Kozhikode, India – October 26, 2025 – Kozhikode district has officially been declared free from extreme poverty, marking a significant milestone in the region’s socio-economic progress. The announcement will be made by Minister for Forests and Wildlife A.K. Saseendran at a ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, October 28th, at the S.K. Pottekkatt Cultural Centre.
The achievement follows a comprehensive survey conducted in 2021-22, which identified 6,773 families living in extreme poverty within the district. A coordinated effort by local governing bodies and various agencies provided targeted assistance, addressing critical needs such as food security, healthcare, employment opportunities, and safe housing.
According to the data released, 1,816 families received food support, 4,775 individuals benefited from medical assistance, and 579 families were supported by palliative care services. Income opportunities were provided for 513 families, and 2,050 families were provided with new homes.
“All local bodies within Kozhikode district have now affirmed their freedom from extreme poverty,” stated a district official.
The state-level declaration, to be made by the Chief Minister in Thiruvananthapuram on November 1st, will highlight the broader success of poverty eradication efforts across Kerala, where a total of 64,006 families were initially identified as living in extreme poverty.
In addition to the poverty-free declaration, the event will also celebrate the successful completion of the ‘Oru Thai Nadam’ campaign in the district. MLA Ahamed Devarkovil will release the district’s water budget along with Kozhikode Corporation’s. The completion of the ‘Pacha Thuruthu’ project will be declared by District Panchayat president Sheeja Sasi, while Corporation Mayor Beena Philip will deliver the keynote address. District Collector Snehil Kumar Singh is also scheduled to release the report of the Haritha Keralam Mission.
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