Through this post, we are releasing the digital scan of Travancore Administration Report For 1936 -1937 A.D published in the year 1938.
The 1936–1937 Travancore Administration Report details a period of significant modernization and social reform under Maharaja Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma.The report tracks demographic shifts and the rising status of women through education and law. It also chronicles the ruling family’s history, the state’s currency system, and landmark social changes like the Temple Entry Proclamation.It reflects a disciplined economy with diverse revenue streams, including land taxes, income tax, and excise duties on goods like salt, liquor (abkari), and opium.While agriculture (paddy and coconut) remained the backbone, the report highlights a surge in industrial growth (rubber, ceramics, textiles) and thriving maritime trade through ports like Alleppey, supported by a growing network of co-operative societies.The state prioritized human development through extensive literacy drives, scholarships for marginalized communities, public health initiatives, and the strengthening of local self-government via panchayats and municipalities.
These documents are digitized as part of the Madras University Library digitization project.
Metadata and link to the digitized document
Metadata and link to the digitized document are provided below. A facility to read the document online is provided in the item page.
- Name: Travancore Administration Report For 1936 -1937 A.D
- Published Year: 1938
- Printer: Government Press, Trivandrum
- Scan link: Link