List of governors of Kerala Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Governor of Kerala
Emblem of Kerala
Incumbent Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar since 2 January 2025 (2025-01-02)
Style	The Honourable, His Excellency
Residence	Raj Bhavan, Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
Appointer	President of India
Term length	At the pleasure of the President
Formation	1 November 1956; 68 years ago (1956-11-01)

The Governor of Kerala is a very important person in the Indian state of Kerala. Think of them as the official head of the state. They represent the state and make sure things run smoothly.

The President of India chooses the Governor. The Governor stays in office as long as the President wishes. All the big decisions and actions of the Kerala government are officially done in the Governor's name.

However, the real day-to-day work is done by the chief minister of Kerala and their team of ministers. The Governor also has special powers. For example, they can choose or remove ministers. They can also suggest special rules if needed.

Since January 2, 2025, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has been the Governor of Kerala.

Understanding the Governor's Role

The Governor acts like a link between the state government and the central government of India. They make sure that the state government follows the rules set by the Constitution of India. This job is very important for keeping the state organized.

The Governor lives in a special house called Raj Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram. This is their official home and office.

A Look at Past Governors

Kerala has had many Governors since it became a state on November 1, 1956. Each Governor has played a part in the state's history. They have helped guide Kerala through different times.

The first Governor was P. S. Rao, who served for a short time. After him, Burgula Ramakrishna Rao became the first official Governor. Many important people have held this position over the years. They all worked to serve the people of Kerala.