THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Department of Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs, Government of Kerala, is hosting the state-level inauguration for the distribution of 73,024 priority ration cards today, Monday, August 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Kanakakkunnu Palace Main Hall, Thiruvananthapuram.
This major welfare initiative is being organized under the state’s “100-Day Action Plan for a New Era Kerala” scheme.
Event Highlights & Leadership Present:
Inauguration: Hon’ble Chief Minister, Shri V. D. Satheesan
Presidential Address: Hon’ble Minister for Food, Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs & Legal Metrology, Shri Anoop Jacob
Keynote Address: Hon’ble Minister for Health and Devaswom, Shri K. Muraleedharan
Chief Guest: Hon’ble Minister for Transport, Shri C. P. John
Impact: The distribution of 73,024 priority ration cards will significantly bolster the Public Distribution System (PDS) across Kerala, ensuring that subsidized food and essential commodities reach eligible beneficiaries effectively.

