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Shri. P.K. Kunhalikutty

Shri. P.K. Kunhalikutty

Minister, Industries & Commerce, and IT

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Minister's Office Address

Room No. 149, 3rd Floor, Secretariat North block, Thiruvananthapuram 695001
Phone Number: 0471 2336881
Email: pkk@indkerala.com
Shri. P.K. Kunhalikutty - Profile

Driving Growth. Empowering Innovation. Shaping Kerala's Future.

Leading Kerala's digital transformation through cutting-edge IT, AI, and sustainable industrial progress.

P. K. Kunhalikutty was born on 1 June 1951 at Oorakam in Malappuram district, Kerala. He is the son of Shri Mohamed Haji and Smt. Fathima Kutty. His wife is K. M. Kulsu, and they have two children: Lasitha and Hashique P. K. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce (B.Com.) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management. He entered public life through student politics and was an active member of the Muslim Students Federation (MSF). At the age of 29, he was elected as the Chairman of the Malappuram Municipality in 1980. He subsequently went on to serve as a people's representative in both the Kerala Legislative Assembly and the Lok Sabha for several years.

Political Career and Public Life

P. K. Kunhalikutty has been active in politics since 1970. Beginning his public career through student politics, he rose to occupy key leadership positions in the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML). He has been elected to the Kerala Legislative Assembly multiple times and has served as Minister for several important portfolios, including Industries, Information Technology, Social Welfare, Haj & Wakf, and Mining & Geology.

Throughout his long political career, he has played a significant role in Kerala's legislative and administrative affairs and has contributed to policy-making and governance at both the state and national levels.

Legislative Assembly Constituency

Vengara

Previous Positions

• 1982–2006, 2011–2016, 2016–2017: Member of Kerala Legislative Assembly (seven times) • 1991–2006, 2011–2017: Kerala State Muslim League Legislative Party Leader • 21 June 1991 – 22 March 1995: Minister for Industry and Social Welfare, Government of Kerala • 22 March 1995 – 20 May 1996: Minister for Industry and Municipalities, Government of Kerala • 17 May 2001 – 29 August 2004: Minister for Industry, Information Technology and Social Welfare, Government of Kerala • 31 August 2004 – 4 January 2005: Minister for Industry, Information Technology and Social Welfare, Government of Kerala • May 2011 – March 2016: Minister of Industry, Information Technology, Hajj-Waqf, Mines and Geology, Government of Kerala • May 2016 – April 2017: Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Legislative Assembly • 17 April 2017: Elected through by-election to the 16th Lok Sabha • 30 May 2017 – 2 January 2018: Member, Committee on Government Assurances, Lok Sabha • 19 July 2017 – 25 May 2019: Member of Railway Standing Committee, Lok Sabha • May 2019: Re-elected to the 17th Lok Sabha • 13 September 2019 – 12 September 2020: Member, Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare, Lok Sabha • Office Address: 9 October 2019 – 15 October 2020: Member, Petitions Committee, Lok Sabha • 13 September 2020 – 3 February 2021: Member of the Standing Committee on Labour, Lok Sabha • As of 3 February 2021: Member of the Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Civil Aviation
Admin Portfolios
Industries & Commerce Information Technology Artificial Intelligence Startups Mining & Geology Handloom & Textiles Plantation Directorate Industrial Co-operatives Digital University Kerala

Key Priorities

Digital Kerala & AI (Updated)

Implementing leading development projects in the IT sector and Artificial Intelligence (AI) research in Kerala.

Startup Ecosystem

Expanding startup incubation centers across the state to encourage innovative ventures.

Traditional Industries

Modernizing handloom, coir, and textile sectors to create more employment opportunities.

Investment Friendly Environment

Improving Ease of Doing Business to attract major foreign investments.

Key Public Service Timeline

Hon. Minister for Industries & IT

In charge of the Industries, Commerce, and IT departments of the state.

Member of Lok Sabha (MP)

Represented the Malappuram parliamentary constituency in the Lok Sabha.

Minister for Industries & IT

Initiated the development of IT parks and Digital Kerala projects.

Chairman, Malappuram Municipality

Elected Chairman of Malappuram Municipality at the age of 29.

Chief Minister's Public Grievance Redressal System

A transparent and secure centralized system for the public to submit grievances and suggestions directly to the Chief Minister's Office.

Ensuring timely response and resolution within 15 working days.
Your grievances and personal information will remain completely confidential and secure.
* For emergency law and order issues or immediate danger, please dial the Citizen Emergency Helpline number 112 directly.

Submit Grievances Online

Click the button below to access the official digital portal set up by the Chief Minister's Office to file applications and grievances. You can also track the progress of your submitted applications online.

Important Note:

After accessing the portal via the link, complete the OTP verification using your mobile number to register your grievance.

Visit Grievance Redressal Portal

Contact the Minister's Office

Official contact addresses for various inquiries.

Office Address
Room No. 149, 3rd Floor, Secretariat North block, Thiruvananthapuram 695001
Email Address

For official communications:
pkk@indkerala.com

Phone Numbers

0471 2336881