The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal to officially change the name of the state from “Kerala” to “Keralam.” The decision follows a long‑pending request from the state government to align the English name with its traditional Malayalam pronunciation, “Keralam.” The move comes after a formal resolution passed by the Kerala Legislative Assembly and clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs, which consulted with other central departments and agencies before forwarding it to the Cabinet. Once notified, the new name will apply across the Constitution, official records, and government communications. The renaming seeks to restore cultural authenticity and linguistic accuracy, similar to past cases where Indian states and cities reverted to vernacular versions of their names. The Centre’s approval marks the final administrative step in the process, allowing Kerala’s name change to “Keralam” to take official effect nationwide.