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 | — | — |
| Kerala Tourism Portal | — | keralatourism.org | — |
| Kerala Tourism Govt Portal | — | keralatourism.gov.in | — |
| 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 |
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PC Vishnunath is the Tourism Minister of Kerala in the VD Satheesan cabinet formed after the 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly elections. PC Vishnunath is a member of the INC and represents the Kundara constituency. The VD Satheesan cabinet is a UDF government.
The official contact details of PC Vishnunath, Tourism Minister of Kerala, are available through the Kerala Government official website at kerala.gov.in and through the minister’s official office. Contact details are listed on this page above. For official correspondence, use the ministerial office address in Thiruvananthapuram.
PC Vishnunath represents the Kundara constituency in the Kerala Legislative Assembly. PC Vishnunath is a member of the INC party and won the Kundara seat in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections as part of the UDF alliance led by the Indian National Congress.
PC Vishnunath is a member of the INC. As Tourism Minister in the VD Satheesan cabinet, PC Vishnunath represents the INC in the United Democratic Front (UDF) coalition government of Kerala formed in 2026.
The Kerala Tourism Minister is responsible for overseeing the Tourism department of the Kerala state government, formulating policies, administering the department budget, and implementing government schemes related to Tourism in Kerala. As minister, PC Vishnunath is accountable to the Kerala Legislative Assembly for the performance and administration of the Tourism department.
To contact Kerala Tourism Minister PC Vishnunath, you can reach the ministerial office through the contact details listed on this page. Official correspondence can be sent to the Minister of Tourism, Government of Kerala, Secretariat, Thiruvananthapuram. Public grievances can also be submitted through the Kerala Government’s online portal at keralagrievances.gov.in.
Information sourced from Kerala Government official ministers page and Kerala Legislative Assembly records. Updated September 2026.
Profile by Robins Antony, Webova Soft, Changanacherry, Kerala. Data sourced from official Kerala Government records as of September 2026.
