The Kanyasthree scheme was launched by the Kerala government in 2013 to provide free mobile phones to women in the state. The scheme, which was aimed at empowering women and enhancing their safety, provided a mobile phone and a SIM card to every woman in the state. However, the scheme was marred by controversy from the very beginning, with many critics arguing that it was a voyeuristic attempt by the government to keep tabs on women's movements.
: Reports indicated that a local vicar had previously warned the mother superior about the nun's conduct and suggested a transfer, but these warnings were allegedly ignored because the nun was related to the superior. Kerala Mobile Mms Scandal Nun Aluva Kanyasthree
The Aluva MMS scandal served as a wake-up call for the state regarding digital literacy and the legal ramifications of sharing private content. The Kanyasthree scheme was launched by the Kerala