Entered politics through the All India Students Federation (AISF). First women from the Communist Party of India (CPI), to have been appointed as Minister after 1964. District level athlete during the student days. Held the positions of Member, Eravipuram Gramapanchayath (1985-90), Vice- President, District Panchayath (1995-00), Tax & Appeal, Standing Committee, Kollam Corporation (1995-00),
