A.P. Anil Kumar

Minister for Land & Revenue

INC 🗳️ MLA from Wandoor

A.P. Anil Kumar is a highly experienced, popular senior Congress leader representing the Wandoor constituency in Malappuram district. He has served in multiple cabinets, notably as the Minister for Tourism and Welfare of Scheduled Castes (2011-2016) and Minister for Welfare of Backward Classes (2004-2006). Known for his outstanding administrative track record, he has been entrusted with the highly critical Land and Revenue portfolios in 2026.

Born / Place March 15, 1965 (Age 61) in Wandoor, Malappuram, Kerala

Parents A.P. Balan and Devaki

Education Graduate in Humanities

Spouse Praseeja P.

Children Two sons

Key Portfolios Assigned Land, Revenue

Life Journey & Timeline

Exploring the major milestones, student activism, legislative progression, and the remarkable rise of A.P. Anil Kumar from childhood to the present day.

1965 - 1980

Childhood in Malappuram

Born in Wandoor, Malappuram on March 15, 1965. Raised in a socially conscious family, his childhood experiences motivated him to work toward the socio-economic empowerment of marginalized communities.

1980 - 1990

Student and Youth Leadership

Entered public service through the Kerala Students Union (KSU) and later held key leadership positions in the Youth Congress in Malappuram district, leading campaigns for social equality.

1991 - 2000

Local Governance Achievements

Elected to local body councils, establishing himself as a hands-on leader who worked to expand public roads, school buildings, and drinking water facilities in rural Malappuram.

2001 - 2010

Assembly Entry and Ministerial Debut

First elected to the assembly in 2001 from Vandur. In 2004, he was appointed as the Minister for Welfare of Backward Classes in the Oommen Chandy cabinet, launching innovative scholarship programs.

2011 - 2025

Tourism Minister & Five-time MLA

Appointed as the Minister for Tourism and SC Welfare in 2011. During this term, he launched international tourism campaigns like "Grand Kerala Shopping Festival" and initiated major housing schemes for SC/ST families.

2026 - Present

Reforming the Revenue Department

Sworn in as the Minister for Land and Revenue in the Satheesan cabinet on May 18, 2026. He is currently executing the digital re-survey of land holdings and introducing automated digital services in village offices.