⇒ The Cabinet of Kerala has decided to institute State awards on the lines of the Padma awards presented nationally for exemplary contribution to various fields.
About State Award:
The State awards will be titled ‘Kerala Puraskarangal’. The State awards will be given in three categories.
There are three categories:
Kerala Jyothi: The Kerala Jyothi award will be presented to one individual in a year.
Kerala Prabha: The Kerala Prabha award will be given away to two persons.
Kerala Sree: The Kerala Sree award will be given away to five persons.
» The General Administration Department will invite nominations every year in the month of April. The awards will be announced on November 1, Kerala Piravi Day.