Kerala issues circular for phased use of the name 'Keralam'
Kerala Chief Secretary Bishwanath Sinha issued a circular on 29 August 2026 for phased implementation of the state's new name 'Keralam' in official use without extra financial burden.
Summary
Kerala Chief Secretary Bishwanath Sinha issued a circular on 29 August 2026 laying down a phased roll-out of the state's new name 'Keralam' in government use. The circular says the change should not create extra financial burden: existing letterheads, forms and registers are to be used until stocks run out, with corrections made in ink. Existing signboards and office name boards need not be replaced immediately, while all new stationery, forms, seals and boards must carry 'Keralam'. The circular followed the Union Ministry of Home Affairs notification of 'Keralam' as the State's name with effect from 25 August 2026.
Key facts
- Circular
- 29 Aug 2026, Chief Secretary Bishwanath Sinha
- Approach
- Phased; no extra financial burden
- Old stationery
- Used up with corrections
- Name in force
- 'Keralam' from 25 Aug 2026 (MHA notification)
- Signboards
- Need not be replaced immediately
- New material
- Must carry 'Keralam'
Practice MCQs 2 questions
From which date did the name 'Keralam' come into effect under the MHA notification?
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Correct answer: C — 25 August 2026
The Ministry of Home Affairs notified the name 'Keralam' with effect from 25 August 2026.
Consider the following statements about the Kerala circular of 29 August 2026 on the name 'Keralam': 1. Existing stationery is to be used until stocks run out, with corrections in ink. 2. All existing signboards must be replaced within one month. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: existing signboards need not be replaced immediately; only new material must carry 'Keralam'.