Sooryamoorthy, R. creator text xu| 2002 continuing ng p.165-182. A large number of NGOs function in the State of Kerala with wide ranging objectives and areas of service. The article gives an indepth look into the origin of these organisations, their programmes and activities and geographical distribution. One thing that emerges common to most of these organisations is their near total dependence for finances on State and Central governments. A good number of NGOs related to Christian church receive their funding from foreign sources, which has often tiggered controversies on their role and mandate. - Reproduced. Nongovernmental organizations - India - Kerala Nongovernmental organizations Indian Journal of Public Administration 180718