Kerala, the first state to achieve 100% literacy, now is on an ambitious endeavour to become the first state in the country to achieve 100% physical literacy and physical fitness through Kerala Kayika Kshamatha (Physical Fitness) Mission.

As phase 1 of the project, the overall fitness level of the students in the school was assessed. The results showed that an alarming figure of more than 80% of students in schools in Kerala is below desired fitness level.

Hence the phase 2 of the Kayika Kshamatha Mission envisages the improvement of physical fitness level of the students as well as the general public and also creating awareness about physical literacy. For the program the entire population of the state will be categorized into five for  ease of implementation and monitoring. The categories are:

• Nursery to 4th standard students
• 5th standard to plus two and University students
• Youth and working professionals
• Senior citizens
• Differently abled persons

 
The project will be implemented with the participation of various departments of Government of Kerala viz. the Kerala State Sports Council, Department of Education, Department of Local Self Government etc.