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G.O. (RT)1160/2026/LSGD ...
2026-06-23 · G.O. (RT)1160/2026/LSGD · Local Self Government
Summary
The Government of Kerala has temporarily assigned the additional charge of Chairman of the Kerala Rural Employment & Welfare Society (KREWS) to Smt. Apoorva Tripathi IAS, the current Managing Director of KREWS. This follows the resignation of the former Chairman, Shri P. Unnikrishnan, on June 15, 2026. The appointment will remain in effect until the KREWS Director Board is reorganized.
Key points
- Smt. Apoorva Tripathi IAS appointed as additional charge Chairman of KREWS.
- The appointment is temporary until the KREWS Director Board is reorganized.
- Former Chairman Shri P. Unnikrishnan resigned on 15/06/2026.
- The decision aims to ensure the smooth day-to-day functioning of the society.
Full English text
Government of Kerala
Abstract
Local Self Government Department - Smt. Apoorva Tripathi IAS, is temporarily given the additional charge of KREWS Director Board Chairman. Order issued.
Local Self Government (IB) Department
G.O.(Rt) No.1160/2026/LSGD Dated, Thiruvananthapuram, 23-06-2026
References:- 1. 09/01/2026 G.O.(Rt) No.72/2026/LSGD
2. 06/06/2026 G.O.(Ms) No.12/2026/P&EA
3. Letter No. KREWS/144/2026-A dated 17/06/2026 from the Secretary, KREWS
Order
Orders were issued as per reference (1) to temporarily reorganize the Kerala Rural Employment & Welfare Society (KREWS) Director Board.
2. Orders were issued as per reference (2) to assign charge to the senior-most officer until new appointments are made to the vacant board positions.
3. The Secretary, KREWS, has informed via reference (3) that the KREWS Director Board Chairman, Shri. P. Unnikrishnan, has resigned on 15/06/2026 as per Article 13 of the KREWS Articles of Association, and that the current Managing Director, Smt. Apoorva Tripathi IAS, is willing to hold the additional charge of KREWS Chairman.
4. The Government examined the matter in detail. To ensure the day-to-day operations of KREWS continue without interruption, the Government hereby temporarily assigns the additional charge of KREWS Chairman to Smt. Apoorva Tripathi IAS, Managing Director, KREWS, until the KREWS Director Board is reorganized.
(By order of the Governor)
Ramnath G
Deputy Secretary