Kochi, Oct. 2 -- Underlining the enduring significance of handwriting in the modern digital age, Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan inaugurated the International Calligraphy Festival of Kerala (ICK) in Kochi, announcing that the government will consider establishing a dedicated institution to promote the art form.

Addressing the gathering at the inaugural ceremony, the Chief Minister observed that the growing use of digital screens has distanced people from personal writing styles and reduced opportunities to see and appreciate each other's handwriting.

"In this digital era, we rarely get to see each other's handwriting. Earlier, I used to think handwriting had no major role in our education. It was only when I visited England that I r...