Hon. President of India, Sri. Ram Nath Kovind quotes Vallathol's Poem on patriotism in parliament on 29th January 2021
Translation in English: Whenever you hear the word 'BHARAT' your heart must swell with pride.
The great poet Vallathol treated the artistes at Kerala kalamandalam as his own family. Their welfare was always on top of his mind. He would have been the happiest with the recent launch of Dr. C V Ananda Bose (IAS) commission report by none other than beloved Prime Minister of India Sri Narendra Modi ji !!. The report and it's effective implementation aim for the growth and development of art, culture and heritage of Bharat and to raise standard of living of artistes across the country.
Vallathol family feels proud that one of its own members Dr. Vindhuja Menon (actress and danseuse) was the Honorary Secretary to the commission who played a pivotal role in research and drafting the report for art world across India.