How Much Does Renaming a State Cost? The Price Tag for Kerala Becoming Keralam
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Kerala to Keralam: Name Change Approved, But What's the Cost?
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News18•24-02-2026, 19:41
Kerala to Keralam: Name Change Approved, But What's the Cost?
•Union Cabinet approved changing Kerala's name to 'Keralam' on February 24, 2026, following a unanimous resolution by the Kerala Assembly in June 2024.
•The change aims to strengthen linguistic identity, as the state is already called 'Keralam' in Malayalam.
•Estimates for state/large city name changes range from 200-500 crore rupees, potentially up to 1000 crore, due to extensive administrative and economic undertakings.
•Key expenses include updating signboards, government documents, digital maps, and international branding.
•While Kerala's change is minor in English spelling, costs could still be in the tens of crores, with digital updates being a major factor.
