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General John Munro, who was Diwan of Travancore, established the first college in India, CMS College Kottayam in 1815. Fr Kuriakose Elias Chavara who introduced the concept 'Pallikoodam' which gave admission to all students irrespective of gender, caste, creed etc. Mar Charles Lavigne, founder of one of the first residential English High Schools in Central Travancore, St Berchmans English High ...
Buddhism has historical influences on educational culture in Kerala. [4] The origin of the names Ezhuthu Palli and Pallikoodam trace back to the roots of Buddhism. [5] Until the end of the 18th century, the word Namostu Jinatam (Namotu Chinatam) was used in the beginning of Kerala's education courses for praying to the Buddha.
Several public schools were opened for "untouchable" communities after 1895 but the right to primary education was limited in scope. [13] State funding of education became effective in 1904 [15] but even after the government ordered schools to admit children "untouchable" castes in 1907, local officials found ways to refuse it. [13]
There was a naattukoottam organised to discuss these issues but the landlord class predominantly Nair caste members rejected the proposals from Pulayas. The agitation intensified following this and the lower caste communities decided to convene a large meeting at Plavilapurayidom, Cherumoodu, near Perinad on 24 October 1915. [ 2 ]
Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja (Kerul Varma Pyche Rajah, Cotiote Rajah) (1753–1805) was the Prince Regent and the de facto ruler of the Kingdom of Kottayam in Malabar, India between 1774 and 1805. He led the Pychy Rebellion (Wynaad Insurrection, Coiote War) against the English East India Company. He is popularly known as Kerala Simham (Lion of ...
In 1964, the Government of Kerala donated five acres to build KV Pattom In 1968, the buildings were completed. [citation needed] [1] In 1969 the first group of Higher Secondary Students (Class XI) completed their courses. In 1977, KV Pattom started a "10+2" system started. [clarification needed] In 1982 a new science block was opened.
Ayyappan Pillai (born 25 August 1853 – 5 May 1924), better known as Chattampi Swamikal was a Hindu sage and social reformer whose thoughts and work influenced the launching of many social, religious, literary and political organisations and movements in Kerala and gave voice to those who were marginalised.
Labour India's publications are sold to CBSE and Kerala syllabus students; they are currently available to Malayalam, English Medium, and Tamil medium students. The company also publishes educational VCDs, syllabus based multimedia CDs and DVDs, and general knowledge books and CDs including Quiz India series and English and Hindi grammar guides.