Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has recognized the Indian Kalarippayattu Federation as Regional Sports Federation with immediate effect. This recognition means granting a major role to the Indian Kalarippayattu Federation (IKF) for promotion and development of Kalarippayattu sport in India.
Kalaripayattu - Facts
- Kalaripayattu is a Martial art which originated as a style in Kerala.
- The word kalari first appears in Sangam literature to describe both a battlefield and combat arena.
- It is now practiced in Kerala, in contiguous parts of Tamil Nadu.
- Kalaripayat had developed into its present form by the 11th century, during an extended period of warfare between the Chera and Chola dynasties.
Points to Remember
- Kerala is the first state in India to reach 100% literacy rate.
- Female to male sex ratio is highest in India
- Life expectancy rate in Kerala is the highest in India.
- The world’s first teak plantation was planted in Nilambur in the 1840s by the British.
- Oommen Chandy is the current Chief Minister of Kerala. Former CJI P Sathasivam is the current Governor of Kerala.
