NationalTuesday, 21 July 2026·The Hindu - National
Kerala State Planning Board reconstituted with K.M. Chandrasekhar as vice chairperson
Kerala reconstituted its State Planning Board with Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan as chairperson and K.M. Chandrasekhar as vice chairperson.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In July 2026, the Kerala State Planning Board was reconstituted under the UDF government with Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan as chairperson and former Union Cabinet Secretary K.M. Chandrasekhar as vice chairperson.
Key specifics
- The board’s term is co-terminus with the ruling government’s term.
- K.M. Chandrasekhar had earlier served as vice chairperson from 2011 to 2016 under Chief Minister Oommen Chandy.
- He also headed a special committee that prepared a White Paper on Kerala’s finances.
- The revised Budget for 2026-27 proposed turning the board into a think tank for priority projects.
- The Union government replaced the Planning Commission with NITI Aayog, which the Left Democratic Front cited while opposing the proposal.
Exam lens
Polity and governance question type: match the following and current affairs. Remember the names V.D. Satheesan, K.M. Chandrasekhar, Oommen Chandy, NITI Aayog, and the 2026-27 Budget proposal for a think tank role.