POWER TO THE PEOPLE :
THE KERALA DECENTRALIZATION PARADIGM
Powerful initiatives for Social Justice and Economic Development through Decentralisation
Transforming Lives,
Empowering the Future
The Kerala Decentralization Story
Elevating Access:
Kerala's Digital Frontier
in Governance.
Smart solutions for the citizens, now faster and better
Litter Free Kerala
Driving Transformation in Waste Management
Enactments, Regulations and Policies
Missions and Institutions
Services

Principal Directorate
It is an office system that has been started to form a unified local government department by coordinating the five services of Panchayat, Village Development, Urban Affairs, Local Government Engineering Department and Urban and Rural Planning under the Department of Local Self-Government.
Schemes
Centrally Sponsored Schemes
State Sponsored Schemes under LSGD

Careers and Internships
The Local Self Government Department (LSGD), Government of Kerala, offers a unique opportunity to students who are passionate about nation-building and want to make a difference in their communities. As an intern in the LSGD department, you will get to work with people from all walks of life, bureaucrats, and elected representatives, giving you exposure like nowhere else.
News and Updates
Department News
- Cancellation of Inviting Quotation dated 25.09.2026 08 Oct 2026
- GOVT DIARY 2026 09 Sep 2026
- Applications are invited for GIS Analyst/Consultant on contract basis for a period of one year for supporting GIS based planning and implementation of PMGSY scheme Phase IV with a consolidated monthly pay of Rs. 45000/ (Forty Five Thousand) per month as per the qualification and experience. The last date for submitting application at the above address together with the CV along with qualification and experience documents on or before 22/08/26 Skills required 17 Aug 2026
- Ministerial Common Service – Departmental Promotion Committee – 2026 – Calling for Confidential Reports – reg. 14 Aug 2026
- Regarding Disaster Management – Urgent removal of waste and debris accumulated following floods or natural disasters. 06 Aug 2026
District News
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Show-cause notice issued to George Wilfred Cardoz, Clerk, Kodanchery Grama Panchayat.13 Oct 2026 Kozhikode
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Competitive quotations are invited from vehicle owners willing to provide an air-conditioned vehicle (car)—inclusive of fuel and a driver—on a monthly rental basis for the official use of the District Town Planner at the Town Planning Section of the Local Self-Government Department's Thiruvananthapuram District Office.05 Oct 2026 Trivandrum
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KSMART Deployment in grama, block, district panchayat - correction in letter- regards26 Dec 2024
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Alappuzha District-2024 Online Transfer of Public Place Regarding the amendment order issued for appointment to the post of Office Attendant by rectifying the defects caused due to technical reasons24 Nov 2024 Alappuzha
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Water quality testing lab in Chittoor constituency16 Aug 2024












