Malayinkeezhu Rewrites Rules of Rural Well-being

MALAYINKEEZHU is rewriting the rules of rural well-being. Over the past two years, the grama panchayat has been working on creating 'happiness gramams' that encourage people to pause, connect and breathe easy.

- Varsha Somaraj @T'Puram

The idea emerged after a survey conducted by the panchayat found worrying patterns, including rising cases of suicide and divorce, and increased emotional disconnect among families. It was not just about infrastructure or employment, but also encompassed loneliness and lack of shared space where people could simply be together.