Kerala Folklore Akademi 

The Kerala Folklore Akademi was started in 1995, in Kannur District. It is an autonomous institution, closely associated with Folklore subjects.

The objectives and functions of the Akademi are:

  • The promote the traditional folk arts of Kerala.

  • To provide opportunities for training of boys and girls in the traditional arts of Kerala.

  • To record these arts scientifically and classify them.

  • To honour artists by giving awards and fellowships.

  • To give awards to high quality research publication on these arts.

Extension of the activities of Folklore Akademi:

  • To make necessary arrangements for folklore studies and research in all the universities of Kerala.

  • The Akademi publishes books promoting culture and traditional art forms.

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