Kerala officially renamed to 'Keralam'; Union Home Ministry issues notification

The state of Kerala has now officially been renamed 'Keralam'. The Union Home Ministry has issued a notification regarding this change, after which the name will be used in official documents and correspondence across the country. This change has been effective since August 25.

The state government had passed a resolution regarding this matter quite some time ago. The Kerala Legislative Assembly had unanimously resolved to rename the state to 'Keralam'. This proposal was sent to the central government, which has now been granted approval by the Home Ministry.

The state government's rationale behind the name change was that the word 'Keralam' better reflects the state's linguistic and cultural identity. The state is known by this name in the Malayalam language. This change is being viewed as a connection to the state's glorious tradition and history.

Following the issuance of the Home Ministry's notification, instructions may now be given to all government departments and institutions to update their records. This process will be completed in a phased manner to avoid any administrative inconvenience.

This decision has been welcomed in political and social circles within the state. Many believe that this step is a significant effort towards connecting with the state's roots. However, some experts note that along with changing the official name, several adjustments will need to be made at the administrative level.

The Chief Minister of Kerala and other senior leaders have expressed happiness over this decision. They have described it as a mark of respect for the sentiments of the people of the state. It remains to be seen how this change will impact other sectors.

This change is not merely a renaming but an effort to recognize the state's linguistic identity. Moving forward, the name 'Keralam' will be used in all official correspondence.