📅 Last Updated: August 30, 2026
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Tourism Minister Kerala 2026: PC Vishnunath | Kerala Tourism Dept Phone:
+91 471 2321132 | Email:
[email protected] | Portfolio: Tourism, Culture, KSFDC, Kerala Chalachithra Academy | Party: INC | Constituency: Kundara, Kollam | In office: May 18, 2026
Tourism Minister of Kerala 2026 — PC Vishnunath
| Detail |
Information |
| Name |
PC Vishnunath (Chakiath Poulose Vishnunadh) |
| Portfolio |
Tourism, Culture, Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC), Kerala State Chalachithra Academy, Kerala Cultural Activists Welfare Fund Board |
| Party |
Indian National Congress (INC) |
| Constituency |
Kundara |
| District |
Kollam |
| In Office Since |
May 18, 2026 |
| Born |
March 30, 1978 (age 48), Mavadi, Kollam, Kerala |
| Spouse |
Kanaka Ha Ma (married 2007) |
| Education |
LLB — Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram |
| MLA Since |
2021 from Kundara (also 2006-2016 from Chengannur) — Four-time MLA |
| Party Roles |
Working President, Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC); Secretary, AICC; Former President, Kerala Youth Congress |
| Twitter/X |
@PCvishnunadh |
PC Vishnunath — Minister Office Contact 2026
| Contact |
Details |
| Minister Office Address |
Government Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram 695001 |
| Grievance Portal |
keralacm.gov.in |
| Department Website |
keralatourism.gov.in |
| Tourism Department Secretary |
Sri K Biju IAS |
| Director of Tourism |
Smt Sikha Surendran IAS |
Kerala Tourism Department — Official Contact Details 2026
| Office |
Phone |
Email / Website |
Address |
| Department of Tourism Kerala |
+91-471-2321132 |
[email protected] |
Park View, Thiruvananthapuram 695033 |
| Fax |
+91-471-2322279 |
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| Kerala Tourism Portal |
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keralatourism.org |
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| Kerala Tourism Govt Portal |
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keralatourism.gov.in |
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| KTDC (Kerala Tourism Dev Corp) |
0471-2725958 |
ktdc.com |
Mascot Square, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Kerala Film Development Corporation (KSFDC) |
0484-2351904 |
ksfdc.in |
Kochi |
| Kerala Chalachithra Academy |
0484-2371054 |
keralachalachithraacademy.org |
Thrissur |
Kerala Tourism Helpline and Tourist Assistance
| Service |
Number |
Available |
| Kerala Tourism Helpline |
1800-425-4747 |
Toll-free 24×7 |
| Tourist Police Helpline |
9846600100 |
24×7 |
| Tourist Facilitation Centre — TVM |
0471-2321132 |
Office hours |
| KTDC Hotel Booking |
0471-2725958 |
Office hours |
| Houseboat Complaint |
0477-2251796 |
Office hours — Alleppey |
Top Tourist Destinations in Kerala 2026
| Destination |
District |
Best For |
| Alleppey (Alappuzha) |
Alappuzha |
Backwaters, Houseboats |
| Munnar |
Idukki |
Tea Gardens, Hill Station |
| Kovalam |
Thiruvananthapuram |
Beach, Ayurveda |
| Thekkady (Periyar) |
Idukki |
Wildlife, Spice Plantations |
| Wayanad |
Wayanad |
Trekking, Tribal Tourism |
| Kumarakom |
Kottayam |
Backwaters, Bird Sanctuary |
| Thrissur |
Thrissur |
Culture, Thrissur Pooram |
| Fort Kochi |
Ernakulam |
Heritage, Chinese Fishing Nets |
Kerala Tourism — Key Initiatives Under PC Vishnunath 2026
- Responsible Tourism (RT) Mission: Community-based tourism across all districts
- Ayurveda Tourism: Kerala as global wellness destination
- Caravan Tourism: Self-drive caravan trails across Kerala
- Film Tourism: Promoting Kerala as shoot destination through KSFDC
- Eco-Tourism: Forest and nature-based sustainable tourism
- MICE Tourism: Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events promotion
- Kerala Travel Mart (KTM): Biennial international tourism fair
- Beach Tourism: Development of Blue Flag beaches
How to Register Tourism Complaint in Kerala
- Call Kerala Tourism Helpline: 1800-425-4747 (toll-free, 24×7)
- Email: [email protected] with details
- Call Tourist Police: 9846600100
- Visit nearest Tourist Facilitation Centre
- Online grievance: keralacm.gov.in
- For houseboat complaints in Alleppey: 0477-2251796
Previous Tourism Ministers of Kerala
| Minister |
Period |
Government |
| PC Vishnunath |
May 2026 — present |
Satheesan UDF Government |
| PA Mohammed Riyas |
May 2021 — May 2026 |
Pinarayi Vijayan LDF Government |
| Kadakampally Surendran |
May 2016 — May 2021 |
Pinarayi Vijayan LDF Government |
| AP Anil Kumar |
May 2011 — May 2016 |
Oommen Chandy UDF Government |
Kerala Government 2026 — Related Pages
Complete Kerala Government 2026 Directory on Adme Online
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