Pinarayi Grama Panchayat to launch matchmaking website for unmarried people above 35

Pinarayi Panchayat president said this was probably the first such project in Kerala which has received the approval of the district planning committee

On the basis of an analysis that many middle-aged persons were finding it difficult to get suitable life partners, a couple of panchayats in Kannur district in Kerala are launching matrimonial services.

Pinarayi and Pattuvam panchayat in Kannur district is launching the matrimonial service. An online portal of the Pinarayi panchayat, the home town of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, will be formally launched on August 23.

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Pinarayi panchayat president K K Rajeevan told DH that it was becoming a social issue that many persons above the age of 35 were not getting a suitable alliance in Kerala. There are both males and females. Hence the panchayat came up with matrimonial services. It would also be of use for widows, widowers and separated persons.

While the Pinarayi panchayat named the project 'Sayoojyam', the Pattuvam panchayat initiated a similar project with the name 'Navamangalyam'.

Once suitable matches were found, the panchayat would arrange online meeting facilities and counselling services. Dowry will be strictly prohibited in the alliances being made through the panchayat's matrimonial. No service charges would be also collected for the service, said Rajeevan.