Anoop Jacob

Minister for Food & Civil Supplies

KC (Jacob) 🗳️ MLA from Piravom

Anoop Jacob is a dynamic leader representing the Kerala Congress (Jacob) faction. He is the son of the late veteran statesman T.M. Jacob. Anoop has represented the Piravom constituency since 2012 and previously served as the Minister for Food and Civil Supplies (2012-2016) in the Oommen Chandy ministry, where he was highly praised for successfully containing price rises of essential goods during festival seasons.

Born / Place December 16, 1977 (Age 48) in Piravom, Ernakulam, Kerala

Parents T.M. Jacob (Veteran Kerala Minister) and Daisy Jacob

Education LL.B. (Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram)

Spouse Anila Mary Geevarghese

Children Jacob and Lira

Key Portfolios Assigned Food, Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs, Legal Metrology

Life Journey & Timeline

Exploring the major milestones, student activism, legislative progression, and the remarkable rise of Anoop Jacob from childhood to the present day.

1977 - 1995

Childhood & Paternal Inspiration

Born on December 16, 1977, in Piravom, Ernakulam. As the son of T.M. Jacob, one of Kerala's most articulate ministers and legislators, he grew up closely observing political negotiations, policy formulation, and constituency management.

1995 - 2005

KSC (M) Leadership and Legal Training

Pursued higher studies in law and earned his LL.B. from Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram. He was highly active in the Kerala Students Congress (Jacob) faction, serving as its State President and leading student agitations for academic quality.

2006 - 2011

Youth Wing and Grassroots Focus

Took charge as the President of the Youth Front (Jacob). He focused on building organizational strength in Ernakulam and Kottayam districts, championing the rights of young entrepreneurs and agricultural workers.

2012 - 2016

By-Election Win & Cabinet Debut

Following the sudden demise of his father T.M. Jacob, Anoop contested the Piravom by-election in 2012 and won a decisive mandate. He was immediately inducted into the cabinet as Minister for Food and Civil Supplies, becoming one of the youngest cabinet members.

2016 - 2025

Consolidating Legislative Presence

Re-elected from Piravom in 2016 and 2021. He served as the leader of Kerala Congress (Jacob), raising key assembly questions on the implementation of the National Food Security Act (NFSA) and agrarian welfare.

2026 - Present

Restoring Price Stability and Supplies

Re-appointed as the Minister for Food, Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs, and Legal Metrology in the 2026 Satheesan cabinet. His priority is the complete digitization of the public distribution system (PDS) and strengthening the Supplyco network.