: Was Students representative, Kerala University Senate (1978); Vice President,Central Committee S.F.I. (1987) Chairperson, MATSYAFED, Public Undertakings Committee (during 10th KLA).Now, Minister for Fisheries, Harbour Engineering and Cashew Industry.Member, C.P.I.(M)State Committee ; All India Vice President and State Secretary, C.I.T.U.; Vice President, Kerala Cashew Workers Centre.