Which Indian state became the first to be officially declared “extreme poverty-free” on November 1, 2025?
Kerala
On 1 November 2025 — Kerala Piravi, the state’s formation day — Kerala was officially declared India’s first extreme poverty-free state.
The milestone followed the Extreme Poverty Eradication Project, under which local bodies identified the poorest families and provided them food, healthcare, housing and livelihood support.
Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have not been declared extreme poverty-free on that date.
Hence, the answer is Kerala.
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