General Education Minister V. Shivankutty has said that the first session examination in the schools of the state will be held from August 24 to September 2. Schools will reopen after the Onam holiday on September 12.
The Minister on Tuesday released a print of Malayalam alphabet for inclusion in textbooks on the occasion of the inauguration of the Samagra Sakshara Pala project organized by the Pala Diocese Corporate Educational Society and the Matribhasha Poshaka Sannadha Samiti.
The printing of Malayalam alphabet text books was in progress. More programs will be planned to promote mother tongue, said Mr. Shivankutty.
Water Resources Minister Roshi Augustine delivered the keynote address at the ceremony, which was presided over by Pala Bishop Mar Joseph Kallarangat.