.ഭാരതം domain extension

.ഭാരതം is the Malayalam script country code top level domain for India. It is managed by the National Internet eXchange of India (NIXI), the same organization that runs .in. The domain is intended for use by individuals, businesses, and organizations connected to India, particularly those who want a web address in the Malayalam language. Registration is open to anyone, with no special eligibility restrictions beyond those typical for Indian ccTLDs. The domain was delegated in June 2017 as part of a larger initiative to introduce eight Indian language TLDs, making the internet more accessible to speakers of regional languages.

Delegated on 9 June 2017 along with seven other Indian language TLDs, .ഭാരതം was part of a push by the Indian government and NIXI to promote linguistic diversity online. The IANA record shows the registration date as 18 April 2016, with the delegation finalized the following year.