Union Home Ministry Declares ‘Keralam’ as Official Name for Kerala after Parliamentary Approval

The Union Home Ministry issued a formal notification stating that the Indian state of Kerala will now be officially called ‘Keralam’. The change comes after the proposal received approval from both houses of Parliament. The notification directs all central and state agencies to adopt the new name in official correspondence, documents, and signage. Implementation is expected to be phased in over the coming months as administrative records are updated.