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| cabinet_type = Ministry
| cabinet_number = 21st
| jurisdiction = [[Kerala]]
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| cabinet_name = Second Oommen Chandy ministry
| incumbent = 2011-2016
| image = Manmohan Singh at the inauguration of the ‘Emerging Kerala-2012–Global Connect’, at Kochi. The Governor of Kerala, Dr. H.R. Bhardwaj, the Defence Minister, Shri A. K. Antony, the Union Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs.jpg
| caption = [[Oommen Chandy]], the [[Chief Minister of Kerala]], with prime minister [[Manmohan Singh]] and Defence Minister [[A. K. Antony]] at ''[[Emerging Kerala]]'' summit, 2012
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| date_formed =  18 May 2011
| date_dissolved =  24 May 2016
| government_head = [[Oommen Chandy]]
| members_number = 20
| state_head = {{unbulleted list|[[R. S. Gavai]] (till 7 September 2011)|[[M. O. H. Farook]] (8 September 2011 - 26 January 2012)|[[H. R. Bhardwaj]] (26 January 2012  - 22 March 2013)|[[Nikhil Kumar]] (23 March 2013  - 5 March 2014 )|[[Sheila Dikshit]] (5 March 2014  - 26 August 2014)|[[P. Sathasivam]] (from 5 September 2014)}}
| political_parties = {{legend2|{{United Democratic Front (Kerala)/meta/color}}|'''[[United Democratic Front (Kerala)|UDF]]'''|border=solid 1px #AAAAAA}}
| legislature_status = [[Majority government|Majority]]
| opposition_party = {{legend2|{{Left Democratic Front (Kerala)/meta/color}}|'''[[Left Democratic Front (Kerala)|LDF]]'''|border=solid 1px #AAAAAA}}
| opposition_leader = [[V. S. Achuthanandan]]
| election = [[2011 Kerala Legislative Assembly election|2011]]
| legislature_term = 5 years
| previous = [[Achuthanandan ministry]]
| successor = [[First Vijayan ministry]]
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== Ministers ==
== Ministers ==
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* Inter State River Waters
* Inter State River Waters
* Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice
* Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice
|[[Puthuppally, Kottayam|Puthuppally]]
|[[Puthuppally (State Assembly constituency)|Puthuppally]]
|[[Indian National Congress|INC]]
|[[Indian National Congress|INC]]
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* Jail
* Jail
* Fire & Rescue
* Fire & Rescue
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|[[Haripad (State Assembly constituency)|Haripad]]
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* Mining & Geology
* Mining & Geology
* Wakf & Haj Affairs
* Wakf & Haj Affairs
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|[[Vengara (State Assembly constituency)|Vengara]]
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* Motor Vehicles
* Motor Vehicles
* Water Transport
* Water Transport
|[[Kottayam]]
|[[Kottayam (State Assembly constituency)|Kottayam]]
|INC
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* Post and Telegraph
* Post and Telegraph
* Pollution Control
* Pollution Control
|[[Nilambur]]
|[[Nilambur (State Assembly constituency)|Nilambur]]
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* [[Department of Non Resident Keralites Affairs|NORKA]]
* [[Department of Non Resident Keralites Affairs|NORKA]]
* Dairy
* Dairy
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|[[Irikkur (State Assembly constituency)|Irikkur]]
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* Labour and Employment
* Labour and Employment
|[[Chavara]]
|[[Chavara (State Assembly constituency)|Chavara]]
|[[Revolutionary Socialist Party (India)|RSP]]
|[[Revolutionary Socialist Party (India)|RSP]]
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* Health
* Health
* Devaswom
* Devaswom
|[[Thiruvananthapuram]]
|[[Thiruvananthapuram (State Assembly constituency)|Thiruvananthapuram]]
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* [[Department of Public Works (Kerala)|Public Works]]
* [[Department of Public Works (Kerala)|Public Works]]
|[[Kalamassery]]
| [[Kalamassery (State Assembly constituency)|Kalamassery]]
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* State Press
* State Press
* Animal husbandry
* Animal husbandry
|[[Kuthuparamba]]
|[[Kuthuparamba (State Assembly constituency)|Kuthuparamba]]
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|[[Socialist Janata Dal|SJD]]
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* Irrigation
* Irrigation
* Inland Navigation
* Inland Navigation
|[[Thodupuzha]]
|[[Thodupuzha (State Assembly constituency)|Thodupuzha]]
|[[Kerala Congress (M)|KC(M)]]
|[[Kerala Congress (M)|KC(M)]]
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* Social Welfare
* Social Welfare
* Grama Panchayath
* Grama Panchayath
|[[Kozhikode|Kozhikode South]]
|[[Kozhikode South (State Assembly constituency)|Kozhikode South]]
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* Tourism
* Tourism
* Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes
* Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes
|[[Vandur]]
|[[Wandoor (State Assembly constituency)|Wandoor]]
|[[Indian National Congress|INC]]
|[[Indian National Congress|INC]]
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* Revenue
* Revenue
* [[Coir]]
* [[Coir]]
|[[Konni, Pathanamthitta|Konni]]
|[[Konni (State Assembly constituency)|Konni]]
|[[Indian National Congress|INC]]
|[[Indian National Congress|INC]]
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* [[Khadi]]
* [[Khadi]]
* Village Industries
* Village Industries
|[[Wadakkancherry]]
|[[Wadakkanchery (State Assembly constituency)|Wadakkancherry]]
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* State Archives
* State Archives
* Museums, Zoo
* Museums, Zoo
|[[Mananthavady]]
|[[Mananthavady (State Assembly constituency)|Mananthavady]]
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|INC
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* Civil supplies
* Civil supplies
* Registration
* Registration
|[[Piravom]]
|[[Piravom (State Assembly constituency)|Piravom]]
|[[Kerala Congress (Jacob)|KC(Jacob)]]
|[[Kerala Congress (Jacob)|KC(Jacob)]]
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* Urban development affairs
* Urban development affairs
* Minority welfare
* Minority welfare
|[[Perintalmanna]]
|[[Perinthalmanna (State Assembly constituency)|Perintalmanna]]
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* Literacy
* Literacy
* [[National Cadet Corps (India)|NCC]]
* [[National Cadet Corps (India)|NCC]]
|[[Tirurangadi]]
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== Achievements ==
== Achievements ==
* United Nation's Public Service Award for his Mass Contact Programme.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy bags UN award for 'mass contact programme'|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/kerala-chief-minister-oommen-chandy-bags-un-award-for-mass-contact-programme/articleshow/20206064.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst|access-date=2020-11-06}}</ref>
* United Nation's Public Service Award for his Mass Contact Programme.<ref name="The Economic Times">{{Cite news|title=Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy bags UN award for 'mass contact programme'|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/kerala-chief-minister-oommen-chandy-bags-un-award-for-mass-contact-programme/articleshow/20206064.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst|access-date=2020-11-06}}</ref>
*Various development projects.<ref>{{Cite web|title=തലസ്ഥാനത്തെ ഏറ്റവും കൂടുതല്‍ പരിഗണിച്ച മുഖ്യമന്ത്രിയാര് ? കണക്കുകള്‍ പറയുന്നു അത് ഉമ്മന്‍ചാണ്ടി|url=http://www.kalakaumudi.com/malayalam/news/who-is-the-best-cm-in-kerala--2020-09-19.php|access-date=2020-11-06|website=www.kaumudiplus.com|language=en}}</ref>
*Various development projects.<ref name="cm"/>
[[File:Manmohan Singh being presented a memento at the inauguration of the Total E-Literacy Project, organised by P.N. Panicker Vigyan Vikas Kendra, at Thiruvananthapuram, in Kerala. The Governor of Kerala, Shri Nikhil Kumar.jpg|thumbnail|The inauguration of Complete [[Akshaya project|E-literacy project]] at [[Thiruvananthapuram]] (2014)]]
The Second Chandy ministry (2011–16) adopted the motto ''Vikasanavum Karuthalum'' (Development and care).<ref name="cm"/> Sanctioning of [[Unemployment benefits|Unemployment allowance]], and welfare measures for the labourers, were some of the measure of his government.<ref name="mn">{{Cite book|title=Chief Ministers, Ministers, and Leaders of Opposition of Kerala|last=|publisher=Secratriat of Kerala Legislature|year=2018|location=Thiruvananthapuram|pages=32|url=http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/14kla/chief%20ministers,%20ministers,%20leaders%20of%20opposition.pdf}}</ref> The ''Karunya'' benevolent scheme was implemented in the year 2011-12 for the free treatment of patients with [[Cancer]], [[Haemophilia]], [[Kidney]], and [[Heart]] diseases.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Karunya Benevolent Fund Scheme extended for one more year|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2020/apr/02/karunya-benevolent-fund-scheme-extended-for-one-more-year-2124595.html|last=Express News Service|date=2 April 2020|work=The New Indian Express}}</ref> More [[Cochlear implant|Cochlear implant surgeries]] were performed during the period.<ref>{{Cite news|title=43 cochlear implant surgeries performed|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2012/oct/04/43-cochlear-implant-surgeries-performed-412100.html|last=Express News Service|date=4 October 2012|work=New Indian Express}}</ref> More Organ implantation surgeries were done through ''Mruthasanjeevani'' project.<ref name= "clg"/> Chandy also received the United Nation's Public Service Award for his Mass Contact Programme (''Jana Samparkka Paripadi''), for hearing and solving the complaints of citizens.<ref name="The Economic Times"/>
[[File:Kochi Metro train at Palarivattom, Aug 2017.jpg|thumbnail|[[Kochi metro]] was the fastest completed metro project in [[India]] on its inauguration]]
Chandy is the only Indian Chief Minister to achieve award for public service from [[United Nations]].<ref name="cm">{{Cite web|title=തലസ്ഥാനത്തെ ഏറ്റവും കൂടുതല്‍ പരിഗണിച്ച മുഖ്യമന്ത്രിയാര് ? കണക്കുകള്‍ പറയുന്നു അത് ഉമ്മന്‍ചാണ്ടി|url=http://www.kalakaumudi.com/malayalam/news/who-is-the-best-cm-in-kerala--2020-09-19.php|access-date=2020-11-06|website=www.kaumudiplus.com|language=en}}</ref>
Chandy's regime as a [[Chief Minister of Kerala|Chief Minister]] (2011–16) was instrumental in beginning the construction of several massive infrastructure projects as well as some human-welfare schemes in Kerala which includes the [[Kannur International Airport]] in Kannur,<ref name="oc">{{Cite web|title=Congress kicks off poll campaign with 'Aiswarya Kerala yatra'|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/congress-kicks-poll-campaign-aiswarya-kerala-yatra-142608|access-date=2020-11-24|website=The News Minute}}</ref><ref name="ht"/> the [[Kochi Metro]] at [[Kochi]],<ref name="oc"/><ref>{{Cite news|title=Kochi Metro turns a glorious chapter today|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2020/sep/07/kochi-metro-turns-a-glorious-chapter-today-2193400.html|last=|date=7 September 2020|work=New Indian Express}}</ref><ref name="ht"/> the [[Vizhinjam International Seaport]] at [[Thiruvananthapuram]],<ref name="oc"/><ref name="ht">{{Cite news|title=Kerala: Hitting out at 'misrule' of LDF govt, UDF launches state-wide rally|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/kerala-hitting-out-at-misrule-of-ldf-govt-udf-launches-state-wide-rally-101612103005072.html|last=PTI|date=31 January 2021|work=Hindutan Times}}</ref> and [[SmartCity, Kochi|Smart City project]].<ref name="oc"/> The projects for [[Thiruvananthapuram Light Metro]] and [[Kozhikode Light Metro]] were approved in 2012.<ref>{{cite news|agency=TNN |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-04/kozhikode/34258992_1_meenchanda-city-project-monorail |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131101152959/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-04/kozhikode/34258992_1_meenchanda-city-project-monorail |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 November 2013 |title=Cabinet approves detailed project report of Kozhikode monorail project |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=4 October 2012}}</ref> Suburban rail project was initiated in 2013.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Kerala gives nod for suburban rail project|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/kerala-gives-nod-for-suburban-rail-project-113082201082_1.html|last=BS Reporter|date=22 August 2013|work=Business Standard}}</ref>
 
The [[Technopark, Trivandrum|Technopark]] at [[Thiruvananthapuram]] became the largest [[Information Technology]] park in [[India]] with the inauguration of Phase-3 in 2014.<ref name="techno">{{Cite news|title=Technopark becomes largest IT park in the country|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/ites/technopark-becomes-largest-it-park-in-the-country/articleshow/28958104.cms|last=P K Krishnakumar|date=17 January 2014|work=Economic Times}}</ref> The Taurus Downtown at Technopark was commenced during the period 2011–16.<ref name="techno"/> The phase-2 of [[InfoPark, Kochi]] was inaugurated in May 2015.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Infopark second phase inaguration on May 6|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/ites/infopark-second-phase-inaguration-on-may-6/articleshow/47149317.cms|last=ET Bureau|date=4 May 2015|work=Economic Times}}</ref> Phase-2 of [[InfoPark Thrissur]] was completed during the same period.<ref>{{Cite news|title=CM to inaugurate Koratty infopark|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/CM-to-inaugurate-Koratty-infopark/article13998132.ece|last=Staff Reporter|date=14 January 2016|work=The Hindu}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=nfopark Koratty Phase II starts off with Indeevaram on January 21|url=https://keralaitnews.com/5595/infopark-koratty-phase-ii-starts-off-with-indeevaram-on-january-21/|date=14 January 2014|work=Kerala IT News}}</ref> The Park Centre of [[Cyberpark|Cybercity]] at [[Kozhikode]] was formally opened by IT Minister [[P.K. Kunhalikutty]] on 15 February 2014.<ref name="Cyberpark to place Kozhikode on IT map">{{cite news|title=Cyberpark to place Kozhikode on IT map|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/cyberpark-to-place-kozhikode-on-it-map/article5686855.ece|access-date=16 February 2014|newspaper=The Hindu|date=14 February 2014}}</ref><ref name="Now, Cyberpark puts Kozhikode on the IT map">{{cite news|title=Now, Cyberpark puts Kozhikode on the IT map|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/Now-Cyberpark-puts-Kozhikode-on-the-IT-map/articleshow/30482192.cms|access-date=16 February 2014|newspaper=The Times of India|date=16 February 2014}}</ref> UL Cyberpark at [[Kozhikode]] was inaugurated in January 2016.<ref>{{Cite news|title=UL CyberPark marks a first in IT sector|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kozhikode/ul-cyberpark-marks-a-first-in-it-sector/article8274206.ece|last=Govind|first=Biju|date=24 February 2016|work=The Hindu}}</ref>
[[File:Technopark Trivandum Ganga and Yamuna Buildings.jpg|thumbnail|[[Technopark, Trivandrum]] became the largest [[Information Technology]] park in India with the inauguration of Phase-3 project in the year 2014]]
 
It was also during his reign that 12 new [[List of taluks of Kerala|Taluk]]s,<ref name="tal">{{Cite news|title=12 new taluks to be formed in Kerala|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/12-new-taluks-to-be-formed-in-kerala/article4530074.ece|last=|date=21 March 2013|work=The Hindu}}</ref> 28 new [[List of cities and towns in Kerala|Municipalities]],<ref name="new">{{Cite news|title=Kannur to become corporation; 28 new municipalities on anvil|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/Kannur-to-become-corporation-28-new-municipalities-on-anvil/articleshow/45891777.cms|last=TNN|date=15 January 2015|work=Times of India}}</ref> and [[Kannur Municipal Corporation]] were formed,<ref name="new"/> for the effective decentralisation and proper utilisation of resources in the state,<ref name="new"/> in all regions of the state.<ref name="new"/><ref name="tal"/> It was the largest [[Tehsil|Taluk]] delimitation in the state of Kerala after 1957.<ref name="c1961">{{Cite book|title=Census of India - 1961, Kerala (Census Atlas)|last=Devassy|first=M. K.|publisher=Directorate of Census Operations, Kerala and Laccadive Islands|year=1967}}</ref><ref name="tal"/> A number of [[List of state highways in Kerala|State Highways]] were constructed including all regions of the state under Chandy government, and the final decision to widen the [[National Highway (India)|National highway]]s of the state to 45 m were taken in 2014.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Kerala government finally decides to develop national highways at 45-meter width|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/kerala-government-finally-decides-to-develop-national-highways-at-45-meter-width/|last=Philip|first=Shaju|date=24 October 2014|work=Indian Express}}</ref> During his period, 227 Road Bridges worth nearly Rs 1,600 crore were built across [[Kerala]], which was the ever-highest in the state.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Chandy challenges LDF to disclose list of bridges constructed during their tenure |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/chandy-challenges-ldf-to-disclose-list-of-bridges-constructed-during-their-tenure-1.5551643|access-date=2021-03-30|website=Mathrubhumi name="227 Bridges"}}</ref><ref name= "clg"/> [[Kozhikode]] bypass was completed and the works of [[Kollam Bypass]] and [[Alappuzha Bypass]] roads were restarted during 2011–16.<ref name= "clg"/> The projects of [[Karamana]]-[[Kaliyikkavila]] bypass and [[Kazhakootam]]-[[Karode]] bypass for [[Thiruvananthapuram]] city were designated and started.<ref name= "clg"/> The [[Kochi]]-[[Mangalore]] [[GAIL]] pipeline was commissioned by the Second Chandy ministry in 2013.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Gas pipeline from Kochi to Mangaluru: hurdles crossed, and why it matters|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/gas-pipeline-from-kochi-to-mangaluru-hurdles-crossed-and-why-it-matters-7141149/|last=Philip|first=Shaju|date=11 January 2021|work=Indian Express}}</ref>
[[File:Oomman chandy.jpg|thumbnail|[[Oommen Chandy]] in September 2015]]
The ministry also took decision to built at least one Government Medical College in the districts which don't have it to ensure the presence of Public Medical College all the 14 districts of Kerala, which was instrumental in the Public health infrastructure of the state.<ref>{{Cite news|title=MCI recognition for Manjeri medical college|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/mci-recognition-for-manjeri-medical-college/article27029294.ece|last=Special Currespondent|date=4 May 2019|work=The Hindu}}</ref> As a part of the project, New Government Medical Colleges were established in the state in 2013, after a gap of 31 years.<ref>{{Cite news|title=A new government medical college in Kerala after 31 years|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/a-new-government-medical-college-in-kerala-after-31-years/article5082996.ece|last=Staff Reporter|date=2 September 2013|work=The Hindu}}</ref> The [[IIT Palakkad|Indian Institute of Technology]] at [[Palakkad]] was established in the year 2015. The universities founded in 2011-16 period include the [[Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University]] at [[Tirur]] (2012) and [[APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University]] at [[Thiruvananthapuram]] (2014).<ref name="Ord">{{cite web|title=Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University Ordinance, 2012|url=http://www.keralalawsect.org/images/legg/ord56_2012.pdf|work=Kerala Gazette|publisher=Government of Kerala|access-date=4 November 2012}}{{dead link|date=March 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Kerala gifts Malayalis a university|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/kerala-gifts-malayalis-a-university/article4055548.ece|access-date=3 November 2012|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=2 November 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Jayakumar to take charge as Malayalam University VC|url=http://newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/article1322139.ece|access-date=3 November 2012|newspaper=The New Indian Express|date=1 November 2012}}</ref> The [[K. R. Narayanan National Institute of Visual Science and Arts]] at [[Kottayam]] was inaugurated in January 2016.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Press Information Bureau|title=Remarks by Vice President of India, Shri M. Hamid Ansari, at the inauguration of the KR Narayanan National Institute of Visual Sciences & Arts at Kottayam, Kerala|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=134373|publisher=Government of India|accessdate=12 January 2016}}</ref> In 2015, the [[Cochin International Airport]] became the world's first fully [[solar power]]ed airport with the inauguration of a dedicated [[CIAL Solar Power Project|solar plant]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.livemint.com/Politics/nYRV0SGkot3GIOvQrqhBXL/Worlds-first-solarrun-airport-in-Kochi.html |title=Cochin International Airport set to become worlds's first fully solar-powered major airport|access-date=5 March 2021|work=LiveMint|date=18 August 2015}}</ref><ref name="BBC">{{cite news|last=Menon |first=Supriya |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-34421419 |title=How is the world's first solar powered airport faring? - BBC News |publisher=Bbc.com |access-date=1 December 2016|work=BBC News |date=9 October 2015 }}</ref> For this entrepreneurial vision, the airport won the coveted [[Champions of the Earth|Champion of the Earth]] award in 2018, the highest environmental honour instituted by the [[United Nations]].<ref name="UN">{{cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2018/jul/26/cial-chosen-for-un-environmental-honour-1848990.html|title=CIAL chosen for UN environmental honour|newspaper=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=26 July 2018}}</ref> The airport was awarded The Best Airport in [[Asia-Pacific]] in 2020 (5 to 15 million passengers per annum) by [[Airports Council International]].<ref>{{cite web |title=2020 - Best Airport by Size and Region |url=https://aci.aero/customer-experience-asq/asq-awards-and-recognition/asq-awards/current-winner-2020/best-airport-by-size-and-region/ |website=ACI World |access-date=3 March 2021}}</ref> The [[Kerala Urban Road Transport Corporation]] (KURTC) was formed under KSRTC in 2015 to manage affairs related to urban transportation.{{sfn|Chandran|2018|p=422}} It was inaugurated on 12 April 2015 at [[Thevara]].{{sfn|Chandran|2018|p=423}} Works on the last phase of [[Kollam Bypass]] was started on 27 May 2015.
[[File:Cochin International Airport Limited.jpg|thumb|[[Cochin International Airport]] is the first airport in the world to be fully powered by solar energy. It became so in 2015]]
Social welfare pensions were doubled during the era of Second Chandy ministry.<ref name="pen">{{Cite news|title=What the finance minister wouldn't tell you|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/news/columns/straight-talk/oommen-chandy-challenges-thomas-isaac-claims-kerala-finance.html|last=|date=23 July 2016|work=Onmanorama}}</ref> UDF government of 2011 increased it to Rs.600 which was only Rs.300 until 2011.<ref name="pen"/> The Second Chandy government distributed pensions ranging from Rs 800 - Rs 1,500.<ref name= "clg">{{Cite news|title='മുഖ്യമന്ത്രിയുടെ വെല്ലുവിളി ഏറ്റെടുക്കുന്നു'; വികസനങ്ങൾ എണ്ണിപ്പറഞ്ഞ് ഉമ്മൻചാണ്ടി|url=https://malayalam.indianexpress.com/election/takes-up-cms-challenge-oommen-chandy-enumerated-the-developments-477881/|last=Webdesk|date=4 April 2021|work=Malayalam Indian Express}}</ref> Social welfare pensions which had been distributed to 12.9 lakh people until 2011 were extended to 34.43 lakh during the period 2011–16.<ref name="pen"/> Pensions for the disabled and widows were increased to Rs 800.<ref name="pen"/> Old-age pensions were increased to  Rs 1,500 for those above 75 years and Rs 1,100 to those above 80 years.<ref name="pen"/> Other social welfare measures during Chandy reign include free ration for those who lost their employment, and 4,14,552 houses for those who hadn't homes before.<ref name="cm"/> Free rice were given to those who didn't belong to [[Poverty threshold|Above Poverty Line (APL)]].<ref name= "clg"/> Food kits were distributed to the people during [[Onam]], [[Ramadan|Ramdan]], and [[Christmas]].<ref name= "clg"/> [[Natural rubber|Rubber]] [[Subsidy]] to ensure a minimum price of Rs 150/kg was implemented in 2015.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Subsidy for Rubber Fixed at Rs 150/kg|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2015/aug/27/Subsidy-for-Rubber-Fixed-at-Rs-150kg-805557.html|last=Express News Service|date=27 August 2015|work=The New Indian Express}}</ref> The [[Kerala Public Service Commission]] filled the vacant posts during 2011–16.<ref name="pen"/> As many as 1,67,096 job candidates were appointed, setting a record.<ref name="pen"/> As many as 46,223 posts were created in the same period.<ref name="pen"/> The Second Chandy ministry had also took decision to prohibit [[Liqueur]] in the state by discouraging [[Bar (establishment)|bars]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Oommen Chandy: Changes in liquor policy final|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/oommen-chandy-changes-in-liquor-policy-final/|last=Philip|first=Shaju|date=22 December 2014|work=Indian Express}}</ref> The number of political killings were relatively low (11) during the period 2011–16 in the state.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Oommen Chandy blames CPM for political killings|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/oommen-chandy-blames-cpm-for-political-killings-1.5036983|last=|date=8 September 2020|work=Mathrbhumi}}</ref> Kerala was declared as the first complete digital state of India on 27 February 2016.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Kerala the first digital State|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kozhikode/kerala-the-first-digital-state/article8291466.ece|last=Special currespondent|date=28 February 2016|access-date=17 November 2020|work=The Hindu}}</ref>
[[File:Manmohan Singh at the inauguration of the ‘Emerging Kerala-2012–Global Connect’, at Kochi. The Governor of Kerala, Dr. H.R. Bhardwaj, the Defence Minister, Shri A. K. Antony, the Union Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs.jpg|thumbnail|''[[Emerging Kerala]]'' Summit, 2012]]
Twenty-six sectors were identified for showcasing in the ''[[Emerging Kerala]]'' summit of 2012 held at [[Kochi]] to attract investments. Those included:<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.emergingkerala2012.org/sectors.php |title=Archived copy |access-date=2012-09-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120915120327/http://www.emergingkerala2012.org/sectors.php |archive-date=2012-09-15 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* Tourism
* Healthcare services
* Manufacturing including Engineering & Automotive
* Projects under MSME Sector
* IT / ITES / IT Infrastructure
* Science & Technology
* Trade & Retailing
* Food & Agro Processing and Value-addition
* Ports, Shipbuilding
* Textiles & Garments
* Electronics
* Knowledge / Education sector
* Green Energy
* Bio-Technology, Nano Technology, Pharmaceuticals
* Urban Infrastructure Development
* Infotainment
* Logistics
* Petrochemicals
* Gas based Industries
* Airport Infrastructure, Aeroplane & Helicopter services
* Centres of Excellence
* Infrastructure development (Road, Rail, Power, Water Supply, Sewage)
 
The first edition of Emerging Kerala summit, was held from 12 to 14 September 2012 at the Le Meridien International Convention Centre, [[Kochi]]. The event was organised by the [[Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation]] (KSIDC), to highlight investment opportunities available in [[Kerala]] and advertise to the world its state of readiness to receive investors.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/south/emerging-kerala-investment-meet-to-see-51-nations-taking-part-261487 |title=Archived copy |access-date=2012-09-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120905070855/http://www.ndtv.com/article/south/emerging-kerala-investment-meet-to-see-51-nations-taking-part-261487 |archive-date=2012-09-05 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
The Hon'ble [[Prime Minister of India]] [[Manmohan Singh|Dr. Manmohan Singh]] inaugurated the three-day event.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/south/prime-minister-to-inaugurate-emerging-kerala-meet-on-september-12-258673 |title=Archived copy |access-date=2012-09-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120908064411/http://www.ndtv.com/article/south/prime-minister-to-inaugurate-emerging-kerala-meet-on-september-12-258673 |archive-date=2012-09-08 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/manmohan-to-open-emerging-kerala/article3788382.ece|title=Manmohan to open Emerging Kerala|date=18 August 2012|newspaper=The Hindu|accessdate=10 September 2019}}</ref> The meet could bring in 45 specific project proposals with an investment of over Rs.40,000 crore, including [[Bharat Petroleum]] Corporation Ltd's [[Kochi Refinery]] expansion and another joint venture project of Rs.18,000 crore; [[Volkswagen]]’s engine assembly unit (Rs.2,000 crore); hospital and pre-cast concrete structure manufacturing unit (Rs.570 crore); and solar energy plant (Rs.500crore).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/kerala/article3898219.ece |title=Archived copy |access-date=2012-09-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120917233713/http://www.thehindu.com/news/states/kerala/article3898219.ece |archive-date=2012-09-17 |url-status=dead }}</ref> A number of Mega projects were conceptualized and developed in the State following the summit, the most prominent of which are as follows:<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.emergingkerala2012.org/mega-projects.php |title=Archived copy |access-date=2012-09-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120913011742/http://www.emergingkerala2012.org/mega-projects.php |archive-date=2012-09-13 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* [[Kochi]]-[[Mangalore]] [[GAIL]] Pipeline
* [[Vizhinjam International Seaport]]
* [[Kochi Metro]]
* [[Thiruvananthapuram Light Metro]] and [[Kozhikode Light Metro]]
* Petroleum Chemicals & Petrochemical Investment Region
* [[Kochi]]-[[Palakkad]] National Investment and Manufacturing Zone<ref>{{Cite news|title=Centre's nod sought for Kochi-Palakkad NIMZ|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/Centres-nod-sought-for-Kochi-Palakkad-NIMZ/articleshow/15583002.cms|last=TNN|date=21 August 2012|work=Times of India}}</ref>
* [[Indian Institute of Information Technology, Kottayam]]
* [[Thiruvananthapuram–Kasargode Semi High Speed Rail Corridor]]
* [[Kerala Seaplane]]
* Electronic hub at [[Kochi]]
* [[Titanium Sponge Plant in India|Titanium Sponge Plant Project]] at [[Kollam]]
* [[Oceanarium]] project at [[Kochi]]<ref>{{Cite news|title=The country's first Oceanarium project is coming up at Kochi|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/the-countrys-first-oceanarium-project-is-coming-up-at-kochi/articleshow/9274010.cms?from=mdr|last=Sananda Kumar|date=18 July 2011|work=Economic Times}}</ref>
* [[Bio 360 Life Sciences Park]] at [[Thiruvananthapuram]]
* Gas-based powerplant at [[Cheemeni]], [[Kasaragod district|Kasaragod]]<ref name="power">{{Cite news|title=Kerala to get three gas-based power projects|url=https://www.projectstoday.com/News/Kerala-to-get-three-gas-based-power-projects|last=|date=26 August 2013|work=Projects Today}}</ref>
* [[Kochi LNG Terminal]]<ref name="power"/>
 
==Accusations==
[[File:Oommen Chandy 2013 4.JPG|thumbnail|[[Oommen Chandy]] in January 2013]]
 
=== 2013 Kerala solar panel scam accusation ===
[[2013 Kerala solar panel scam]] was one of the main scams accused by the [[Left Democratic Front (Kerala)|LDF]]-led opposition during the reign of Second Chandy ministry. It was also one of the main election issues accused by LDF during [[2016 Kerala Legislative Assembly election]].
 
However, later the [[Criminal Investigation Department (India)|Crime Branch]] appointed by [[First Vijayan ministry]] in the year 2018 found that there was no evidence against [[Oommen Chandy]] in the scam.<ref name="mn_1">{{Cite news|title=No evidence against Chandy, finds Crime Branch on harassment plaint of solar-scam accused|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2021/03/26/no-evidence-against-chandy-crime-branch-harassment-plaint-solar-.html|last=Our currespondent|date=26 March 2021|work=Onmanorama|publisher=}}</ref><ref name="mb_1">{{Cite news|title=Solar rape case: No proof against Oommen Chandy, says Crime Branch report|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/solar-rape-case-no-proof-against-oommen-chandy-says-crime-branch-report-1.5543631|last=Pankaj|first=Biju|date=25 March 2021|work=Mathrubhumi}}</ref> As part of the procedures, the state home secretary T. K. Jose had forwarded a report to the central government.<ref name="mb_1"/> According to the report, no evidence could be collected against Chandy and the Crime Branch failed to confirm that the incident mentioned in the complaint actually happened.<ref name="mb_1"/> The case was handed over to the central agency after several teams of the [[Kerala Police]], repeatedly failed to prove the allegations against Chandy.<ref name="mn_1"/>
 
=== Vizhinjam port corruption accusation ===
The opposition lead by [[Communist Party of India (Marxist)|CPI(M)]] had accused corruption in [[Vizhinjam International Seaport]] project ahead of [[2016 Kerala Legislative Assembly election]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Alleging corruption, VS demands white paper on Vizhinjam port deal|url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/kerala/vizhinjam-port-project-corruption-vs-achuthanandan-white-paper|last=|date=31 March 2018|work=Asianet Newsable}}</ref><ref name="bs">{{Cite news|title=Vizhinjam; Judicial Commission submits report|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/vizhinjam-judicial-commission-submits-report-118123100904_1.html|last=Press Trust of India|date=31 December 2018|publisher=Business Standard}}</ref>
 
The [[First Vijayan ministry]] appointed a three-member judicial commission under Justice C. N. Ramachandran for investigation in May 2017.<ref name="bs"/><ref name="th_1"/>
 
The commission in 2018 concluded that there was no corruption with the State's dream project and that there was no misuse of political power in the port project.<ref name="th_1">{{Cite news|title=No corruption in Vizhinjam project, says panel|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/no-corruption-in-vizhinjam-project-says-panel/article25873873.ece|last=Special Currespondent|date=31 December 2018|work=The Hindu}}</ref> The commission report states that there was no evidence to prove there was corruption. C. N. Ramachandran said that, "Nobody came forward with any specific corruption charges against any individual and nobody ventured to give any evidence.<ref name="bs"/> When there is no allegation of corruption against anyone, there is no need to investigate corruption against anyone.<ref name="bs"/> That is why commission has not found corruption against anyone."<ref name="bs"/>
 
=== Pattoor Land Case ===
Pattoor Land Case was accused by the [[Left Democratic Front (Kerala)|LDF]]-led opposition ahead of [[2016 Kerala Legislative Assembly election]]. In February 2018, the [[Kerala High Court]] pointed out that the Vigilance registered the [[First information report]] based on the wrong report prepared by [[Jacob Thomas (police officer)|Jacob Thomas]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=HC quashes Pattoor land deal case|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/hc-quashes-pattoor-land-deal-case-1.2589906|last=|work=Mathrubhumi}}</ref> The court said that the claim that the property vests with [[Kerala Water Authority]] was not based on any document.<ref name="kwa">{{Cite news|title=Chandy gets a clean chit as HC rejects Pattoor land case|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/chandy-gets-a-clean-chit-as-hc-rejects-pattoor-land-case/articleshow/62856780.cms|last=TNN|date=10 February 2018|work=Times of India}}</ref> As the High Court rejected the case, UDF government got a clean chit.<ref name="kwa"/> The High Court found that [[Oommen Chandy]] or UDF government was not involved in any corruption.<ref name="kwa"/>
 
=== Bar bribery case ===
Bar bribery case was accused by the [[Left Democratic Front (Kerala)|LDF]]-led opposition against [[K. M. Mani]], who was the minister of finance in Second Chandy ministry, and a leader of [[Kerala Congress (M)]]. Bar Hotel Owners Association president Biju Ramesh had alleged Mani had taken Rs 1 crore bribe to reopen [[Bar (establishment)|bars]] closed by the Oommen Chandy government as part of its [[Alcohol laws of India#Kerala|liquor policy]].<ref name="mm-2">{{Cite news|title=Bar-bribery case that haunted K M Mani to be closed|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2019/04/10/bar-bribery-case-km-mani-closure.html|last=G. Vinod|date=10 April 2019|work=Onmanorama}}</ref> [[Jacob Thomas (police officer)|Jacob Thomas]] was the Vigilance DGP when the accusation was made against the then finance minister.<ref name="mm-2"/> In March 2018, the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau of [[Kerala Police]] gave cleanchit to [[K. M. Mani]] stating that there is no evidence against Mani in the case.<ref>{{Cite news|title=K M Mani gets clean chit from Kerala police in bar bribe scam|url=https://www.livemint.com/Politics/WtzgJF5wan41vFaBX0yubJ/KM-Mani-gets-clean-chit-from-Kerala-police-in-bar-bribe-sc.html|last=|date=6 March 2018|work=Livemint}}</ref> The case against Mani was closed in April 2019.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Bar bribery cases against Mani closed|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/bar-bribery-cases-against-mani-closed/article26797053.ece|last=Special Currespondent|date=10 April 2019|work=The Hindu}}</ref> In March 2021, the vigilance gave cleanchit to [[K. Babu]], a [[Indian National Congress|Congress]] leader and minister of Kerala during 2011–2016, who was accused of a corruption of Rs 100 cr over issuing new bar licenses and closure of liquor outlets close to bars.<ref name="mb_2">{{Cite news|title=Bar bribery case: Clean chit to former minister K Babu|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/bar-bribery-case-clean-chit-to-former-minister-k-babu-kerala-1.5501904|last=V S Siju|date=9 March 2021|work=Mathrubhoomi}}</ref> The report submitted by vigilance central range superintendent requested the court to cancel the case observing it to be baseless.<ref name="mb_2"/> The vigilance found that there was no evidence to prove that Babu was corrupt.<ref name="mb_2"/>
 
=== Ice cream parlour case ===
The case dates back to 1997.<ref name="toi">{{Cite news|title=No interference in ice cream parlour case: Kerala police tells high court|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/no-interference-in-ice-cream-parlour-case-kerala-police-tells-high-court/articleshow/68279359.cms|last=TNN|date=6 March 2019|work=Times of India}}</ref> The case came back in focus in January 2011 ahead of [[2011 Kerala Legislative Assembly election]].<ref name="toi"/> The [[Ice cream parlour sex scandal|Ice cream parlour case]] was accused against [[P. K. Kunhalikutty]], a former minister of Kerala, by the [[Left Democratic Front (Kerala)|LDF]]-led opposition.<ref name="SC notice">{{cite news|title=SC notice to Kerala in 'Ice Cream parlour' sex scam|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_sc-notice-to-kerala-in-ice-cream-parlour-sex-scam_1711098|accessdate=2 August 2012|newspaper=[[DNA India]]|date=5 July 2012}}</ref> In 2012, the Special Investigation Team who investigated the case gave cleanchit to Kunhalikutty, stating that there was no evidence to prove involvement of Kunhalikutty in the scam.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Ice-cream case: SIT gives clean chit to Kunhalikutty|url=https://www.asianet.in/featured/ice-cream-case-sit-gives-clean-chit-to-kunhalikkutty.html|last=|date=23 June 2012|work=Asianet}}</ref>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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*[[Ramesh Chennithala]] of [[Indian National Congress]], representing [[Haripad]] Constituency sworn in as the Home Minister on 1 January 2014.
*[[Ramesh Chennithala]] of [[Indian National Congress]], representing [[Haripad]] Constituency sworn in as the Home Minister on 1 January 2014.
*The first shuffling of portfolios occurred on 12 April 2012, with the inclusion of Manjalamkuzhi Ali and Anoop Jacob. The Chief Minister gave up the charge of Home Department. Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan, earlier in charge of Revenue Department was given the charge of Home Department, and Adoor Prakash, earlier in charge of Health Department, got Revenue Department. Health Department was handed over to V. S. Sivakumar, who was in charge of Transport Department, and Aryadan Muhammad was given the additional department of Transport. Some minor departments were also changed.<ref>{{Cite news|others=Special Correspondent|date=2012-04-12|title=Chandy gives up Home portfolio in reshuffle|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/chandy-gives-up-home-portfolio-in-reshuffle/article3306493.ece|access-date=2020-10-19|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
*The first shuffling of portfolios occurred on 12 April 2012, with the inclusion of Manjalamkuzhi Ali and Anoop Jacob. The Chief Minister gave up the charge of Home Department. Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan, earlier in charge of Revenue Department was given the charge of Home Department, and Adoor Prakash, earlier in charge of Health Department, got Revenue Department. Health Department was handed over to V. S. Sivakumar, who was in charge of Transport Department, and Aryadan Muhammad was given the additional department of Transport. Some minor departments were also changed.<ref>{{Cite news|others=Special Correspondent|date=2012-04-12|title=Chandy gives up Home portfolio in reshuffle|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/chandy-gives-up-home-portfolio-in-reshuffle/article3306493.ece|access-date=2020-10-19|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
==See also==
* [[List of Kerala ministers]]
* [[List of Chief Ministers of Kerala|Chief Ministers of Kerala]]
* [[History of Kerala]]
* [[List of current Indian chief ministers]]
* [[Oommen Chandy]]
* [[Achuthanandan ministry]]


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
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* {{Cite book|title=Mathrubhumi Yearbook Plus - 2019 (Malayalam Edition)|publisher=P. V. Chandran, Managing Editor, Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Company Limited, Kozhikode|year=2018|location=Kozhikode|last=Chandran |first=VP}}
{{refend}}


==Further reading==
* {{Citation|title=Chief Ministers, Ministers, and Leaders of Opposition of Kerala|last=|publisher=Secratriat of [[Kerala Legislative Assembly|Kerala Legislature]]|year=2018|location=[[Thiruvananthapuram]]|url=http://www.niyamasabha.org/codes/14kla/chief%20ministers,%20ministers,%20leaders%20of%20opposition.pdf}}
{{Oommen Chandy Cabinet 2011}}
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Second Oommen Chandy ministry
21st Ministry of Kerala
2011-2016
Oommen Chandy, the Chief Minister of Kerala, with prime minister Manmohan Singh and Defence Minister A. K. Antony at Emerging Kerala summit, 2012
Date formed18 May 2011
Date dissolved24 May 2016
People and organisations
Head of state
Head of governmentOommen Chandy
No. of ministers20
Member parties  UDF
Status in legislatureMajority
Opposition party  LDF
Opposition leaderV. S. Achuthanandan
History
Election(s)2011
Legislature term(s)5 years
PredecessorAchuthanandan ministry
SuccessorFirst Vijayan ministry

The United Democratic Front government[1][2] led by Oommen Chandy sworn in on 18 May 2011. Seven of the total 20 members of the Cabinet took office on 18 May and the rest sworn in on 23 May after completing discussion with member parties of the UDF.

Ministers

S.No Name Department Constituency Party
1. Oommen Chandy

Chief Minister

  • General Administration,
  • Finance
  • State Treasury
  • Taxes & Duties
  • Excise
  • Fisheries
  • Port
  • Law
  • Housing
  • All India Services
  • Science and Technology
  • Scientific Institutes
  • Personnel and Administrative Reforms
  • Elections
  • Integration
  • Sainik Welfare
  • Distress Relief
  • State Hospitality
  • Inter State River Waters
  • Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice
 Puthuppally INC
Cabinet Ministers
2. Ramesh Chennithala
  • Minister for Home Affairs
  • Vigilance
  • Jail
  • Fire & Rescue
 Haripad INC
3. P. K. Kunhalikutty
  • Industries
  • IT
  • Trade & Commerce
  • Mining & Geology
  • Wakf & Haj Affairs
 Vengara IUML
4. Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan
  • Forests, Wild Life Protection
  • Environment
  • Sports
  • Kerala State Film Development Corporation
  • Kerala State Chalachitra Academy
  • Kerala Cultural Workers Welfare Fund Board
  • Road Transport
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Water Transport
 Kottayam INC
5. Aryadan Muhammed
  • Electricity
  • Railways
  • Post and Telegraph
  • Pollution Control
 Nilambur INC
6. K. C. Joseph
  • Information & Public Relations
  • Rural Development
  • Cultural affairs
  • NORKA
  • Dairy
 Irikkur INC
7. Shibu Baby John
  • Labour and Employment
 Chavara RSP
8. V. S. Sivakumar
  • Health
  • Devaswom
 Thiruvananthapuram INC
9. V. K. Ebrahimkunju Kalamassery IUML
10. K. P. Mohanan
  • Agriculture
  • Agriculture university and research
  • Warehousing
  • State Press
  • Animal husbandry
 Kuthuparamba SJD
11. P. J. Joseph
  • Water Resources
  • Irrigation
  • Inland Navigation
 Thodupuzha KC(M)
12. M. K. Muneer
  • Social Welfare
  • Grama Panchayath
 Kozhikode South IUML
13. A.P. Anil Kumar
  • Tourism
  • Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes
 Wandoor INC
14. Adoor Prakash Konni INC
15. C. N. Balakrishnan
  • Co-operation
  • Khadi
  • Village Industries
 Wadakkancherry INC
16. P. K. Jayalakshmi
  • Scheduled tribe
  • Youth welfare
  • State Archives
  • Museums, Zoo
 Mananthavady INC
17. Anoop Jacob
  • Food
  • Civil supplies
  • Registration
 Piravom KC(Jacob)
18. Manjalamkuzhi Ali
  • Urban development affairs
  • Minority welfare
 Perintalmanna IUML
19. P. K. Abdu Rabb
  • Education
  • Literacy
  • NCC
 Tirurangadi IUML

Ex-Ministers

  • T. M. Jacob - The Minister for Food, Civil supplies and Registration, died on 30 October 2011, and his son Anoop Jacob won from Piravom constituency in the by-election. He was given the same Ministry his father held and took office on 12 April 2012
  • K. B. Ganesh Kumar, of Kerala Congress (B), a single-MLA constituent of the ruling UDF, resigned from the Council of Ministers on 1 April 2013 on personal issues. The Chief Minister then restructured the ministry by swapping different ministries between the existing ministers.[3][4]
  • K. M. Mani - Resigned from the post of Minister of Finance and Law on 10 November 2015 after the Kerala High Court's comments on his alleged involvement in Kerala BAR licence scam and bribery case.
  • K. Babu - Resigned from the post of Minister of Excise, Fisheries and Ports on 23 January 2016 after the Kerala High Court's comments on his alleged involvement in Kerala Bar licence scam and bribery case.

Achievements

  • United Nation's Public Service Award for his Mass Contact Programme.[5]
  • Various development projects.[6]
The inauguration of Complete E-literacy project at Thiruvananthapuram (2014)

The Second Chandy ministry (2011–16) adopted the motto Vikasanavum Karuthalum (Development and care).[6] Sanctioning of Unemployment allowance, and welfare measures for the labourers, were some of the measure of his government.[7] The Karunya benevolent scheme was implemented in the year 2011-12 for the free treatment of patients with Cancer, Haemophilia, Kidney, and Heart diseases.[8] More Cochlear implant surgeries were performed during the period.[9] More Organ implantation surgeries were done through Mruthasanjeevani project.[10] Chandy also received the United Nation's Public Service Award for his Mass Contact Programme (Jana Samparkka Paripadi), for hearing and solving the complaints of citizens.[5]

Kochi metro was the fastest completed metro project in India on its inauguration

Chandy is the only Indian Chief Minister to achieve award for public service from United Nations.[6] Chandy's regime as a Chief Minister (2011–16) was instrumental in beginning the construction of several massive infrastructure projects as well as some human-welfare schemes in Kerala which includes the Kannur International Airport in Kannur,[11][12] the Kochi Metro at Kochi,[11][13][12] the Vizhinjam International Seaport at Thiruvananthapuram,[11][12] and Smart City project.[11] The projects for Thiruvananthapuram Light Metro and Kozhikode Light Metro were approved in 2012.[14] Suburban rail project was initiated in 2013.[15]

The Technopark at Thiruvananthapuram became the largest Information Technology park in India with the inauguration of Phase-3 in 2014.[16] The Taurus Downtown at Technopark was commenced during the period 2011–16.[16] The phase-2 of InfoPark, Kochi was inaugurated in May 2015.[17] Phase-2 of InfoPark Thrissur was completed during the same period.[18][19] The Park Centre of Cybercity at Kozhikode was formally opened by IT Minister P.K. Kunhalikutty on 15 February 2014.[20][21] UL Cyberpark at Kozhikode was inaugurated in January 2016.[22]

Technopark, Trivandrum became the largest Information Technology park in India with the inauguration of Phase-3 project in the year 2014

It was also during his reign that 12 new Taluks,[23] 28 new Municipalities,[24] and Kannur Municipal Corporation were formed,[24] for the effective decentralisation and proper utilisation of resources in the state,[24] in all regions of the state.[24][23] It was the largest Taluk delimitation in the state of Kerala after 1957.[25][23] A number of State Highways were constructed including all regions of the state under Chandy government, and the final decision to widen the National highways of the state to 45 m were taken in 2014.[26] During his period, 227 Road Bridges worth nearly Rs 1,600 crore were built across Kerala, which was the ever-highest in the state.[27][10] Kozhikode bypass was completed and the works of Kollam Bypass and Alappuzha Bypass roads were restarted during 2011–16.[10] The projects of Karamana-Kaliyikkavila bypass and Kazhakootam-Karode bypass for Thiruvananthapuram city were designated and started.[10] The Kochi-Mangalore GAIL pipeline was commissioned by the Second Chandy ministry in 2013.[28]

Oommen Chandy in September 2015

The ministry also took decision to built at least one Government Medical College in the districts which don't have it to ensure the presence of Public Medical College all the 14 districts of Kerala, which was instrumental in the Public health infrastructure of the state.[29] As a part of the project, New Government Medical Colleges were established in the state in 2013, after a gap of 31 years.[30] The Indian Institute of Technology at Palakkad was established in the year 2015. The universities founded in 2011-16 period include the Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University at Tirur (2012) and APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University at Thiruvananthapuram (2014).[31][32][33] The K. R. Narayanan National Institute of Visual Science and Arts at Kottayam was inaugurated in January 2016.[34] In 2015, the Cochin International Airport became the world's first fully solar powered airport with the inauguration of a dedicated solar plant.[35][36] For this entrepreneurial vision, the airport won the coveted Champion of the Earth award in 2018, the highest environmental honour instituted by the United Nations.[37] The airport was awarded The Best Airport in Asia-Pacific in 2020 (5 to 15 million passengers per annum) by Airports Council International.[38] The Kerala Urban Road Transport Corporation (KURTC) was formed under KSRTC in 2015 to manage affairs related to urban transportation.[39] It was inaugurated on 12 April 2015 at Thevara.[40] Works on the last phase of Kollam Bypass was started on 27 May 2015.

Cochin International Airport is the first airport in the world to be fully powered by solar energy. It became so in 2015

Social welfare pensions were doubled during the era of Second Chandy ministry.[41] UDF government of 2011 increased it to Rs.600 which was only Rs.300 until 2011.[41] The Second Chandy government distributed pensions ranging from Rs 800 - Rs 1,500.[10] Social welfare pensions which had been distributed to 12.9 lakh people until 2011 were extended to 34.43 lakh during the period 2011–16.[41] Pensions for the disabled and widows were increased to Rs 800.[41] Old-age pensions were increased to Rs 1,500 for those above 75 years and Rs 1,100 to those above 80 years.[41] Other social welfare measures during Chandy reign include free ration for those who lost their employment, and 4,14,552 houses for those who hadn't homes before.[6] Free rice were given to those who didn't belong to Above Poverty Line (APL).[10] Food kits were distributed to the people during Onam, Ramdan, and Christmas.[10] Rubber Subsidy to ensure a minimum price of Rs 150/kg was implemented in 2015.[42] The Kerala Public Service Commission filled the vacant posts during 2011–16.[41] As many as 1,67,096 job candidates were appointed, setting a record.[41] As many as 46,223 posts were created in the same period.[41] The Second Chandy ministry had also took decision to prohibit Liqueur in the state by discouraging bars.[43] The number of political killings were relatively low (11) during the period 2011–16 in the state.[44] Kerala was declared as the first complete digital state of India on 27 February 2016.[45]

Emerging Kerala Summit, 2012

Twenty-six sectors were identified for showcasing in the Emerging Kerala summit of 2012 held at Kochi to attract investments. Those included:[46]

  • Tourism
  • Healthcare services
  • Manufacturing including Engineering & Automotive
  • Projects under MSME Sector
  • IT / ITES / IT Infrastructure
  • Science & Technology
  • Trade & Retailing
  • Food & Agro Processing and Value-addition
  • Ports, Shipbuilding
  • Textiles & Garments
  • Electronics
  • Knowledge / Education sector
  • Green Energy
  • Bio-Technology, Nano Technology, Pharmaceuticals
  • Urban Infrastructure Development
  • Infotainment
  • Logistics
  • Petrochemicals
  • Gas based Industries
  • Airport Infrastructure, Aeroplane & Helicopter services
  • Centres of Excellence
  • Infrastructure development (Road, Rail, Power, Water Supply, Sewage)

The first edition of Emerging Kerala summit, was held from 12 to 14 September 2012 at the Le Meridien International Convention Centre, Kochi. The event was organised by the Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC), to highlight investment opportunities available in Kerala and advertise to the world its state of readiness to receive investors.[47] The Hon'ble Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh inaugurated the three-day event.[48] [49] The meet could bring in 45 specific project proposals with an investment of over Rs.40,000 crore, including Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd's Kochi Refinery expansion and another joint venture project of Rs.18,000 crore; Volkswagen’s engine assembly unit (Rs.2,000 crore); hospital and pre-cast concrete structure manufacturing unit (Rs.570 crore); and solar energy plant (Rs.500crore).[50] A number of Mega projects were conceptualized and developed in the State following the summit, the most prominent of which are as follows:[51]

Accusations

Oommen Chandy in January 2013

2013 Kerala solar panel scam accusation

2013 Kerala solar panel scam was one of the main scams accused by the LDF-led opposition during the reign of Second Chandy ministry. It was also one of the main election issues accused by LDF during 2016 Kerala Legislative Assembly election.

However, later the Crime Branch appointed by First Vijayan ministry in the year 2018 found that there was no evidence against Oommen Chandy in the scam.[55][56] As part of the procedures, the state home secretary T. K. Jose had forwarded a report to the central government.[56] According to the report, no evidence could be collected against Chandy and the Crime Branch failed to confirm that the incident mentioned in the complaint actually happened.[56] The case was handed over to the central agency after several teams of the Kerala Police, repeatedly failed to prove the allegations against Chandy.[55]

Vizhinjam port corruption accusation

The opposition lead by CPI(M) had accused corruption in Vizhinjam International Seaport project ahead of 2016 Kerala Legislative Assembly election.[57][58]

The First Vijayan ministry appointed a three-member judicial commission under Justice C. N. Ramachandran for investigation in May 2017.[58][59]

The commission in 2018 concluded that there was no corruption with the State's dream project and that there was no misuse of political power in the port project.[59] The commission report states that there was no evidence to prove there was corruption. C. N. Ramachandran said that, "Nobody came forward with any specific corruption charges against any individual and nobody ventured to give any evidence.[58] When there is no allegation of corruption against anyone, there is no need to investigate corruption against anyone.[58] That is why commission has not found corruption against anyone."[58]

Pattoor Land Case

Pattoor Land Case was accused by the LDF-led opposition ahead of 2016 Kerala Legislative Assembly election. In February 2018, the Kerala High Court pointed out that the Vigilance registered the First information report based on the wrong report prepared by Jacob Thomas.[60] The court said that the claim that the property vests with Kerala Water Authority was not based on any document.[61] As the High Court rejected the case, UDF government got a clean chit.[61] The High Court found that Oommen Chandy or UDF government was not involved in any corruption.[61]

Bar bribery case

Bar bribery case was accused by the LDF-led opposition against K. M. Mani, who was the minister of finance in Second Chandy ministry, and a leader of Kerala Congress (M). Bar Hotel Owners Association president Biju Ramesh had alleged Mani had taken Rs 1 crore bribe to reopen bars closed by the Oommen Chandy government as part of its liquor policy.[62] Jacob Thomas was the Vigilance DGP when the accusation was made against the then finance minister.[62] In March 2018, the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau of Kerala Police gave cleanchit to K. M. Mani stating that there is no evidence against Mani in the case.[63] The case against Mani was closed in April 2019.[64] In March 2021, the vigilance gave cleanchit to K. Babu, a Congress leader and minister of Kerala during 2011–2016, who was accused of a corruption of Rs 100 cr over issuing new bar licenses and closure of liquor outlets close to bars.[65] The report submitted by vigilance central range superintendent requested the court to cancel the case observing it to be baseless.[65] The vigilance found that there was no evidence to prove that Babu was corrupt.[65]

Ice cream parlour case

The case dates back to 1997.[66] The case came back in focus in January 2011 ahead of 2011 Kerala Legislative Assembly election.[66] The Ice cream parlour case was accused against P. K. Kunhalikutty, a former minister of Kerala, by the LDF-led opposition.[67] In 2012, the Special Investigation Team who investigated the case gave cleanchit to Kunhalikutty, stating that there was no evidence to prove involvement of Kunhalikutty in the scam.[68]

Trivia

  • Manjalamkuzhi Ali sworn in when UDF agreed Muslim League's claim for a fifth minister.[69]
  • Ramesh Chennithala of Indian National Congress, representing Haripad Constituency sworn in as the Home Minister on 1 January 2014.
  • The first shuffling of portfolios occurred on 12 April 2012, with the inclusion of Manjalamkuzhi Ali and Anoop Jacob. The Chief Minister gave up the charge of Home Department. Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan, earlier in charge of Revenue Department was given the charge of Home Department, and Adoor Prakash, earlier in charge of Health Department, got Revenue Department. Health Department was handed over to V. S. Sivakumar, who was in charge of Transport Department, and Aryadan Muhammad was given the additional department of Transport. Some minor departments were also changed.[70]

See also

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