As part of the celebration of Thrissur being recognised as a ‘Learning City’ by UNESCO, Thrissur Corporation along with ESAF Society, Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) and the School of Architecture and Planning of Government Engineering College, Thrissur, organised ‘Family-Friendly Thrissur’ on 20th November 2022. ESAF Small Finance Bank was an associate partner for the initiative. The event was titled, ‘Learning, Playful and Liveable Thrissur’. The initiative was aimed at enhancing the liveability of Thrissur city and making it more inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. As a result, the M.O. Road in Thrissur was virtually transformed into a world of joy, for both young and old, and the crowd witnessed a spectacle of artistic and athletic events from 3 PM to 8 PM. The competitions were inaugurated by Shri. P. Balachandran, MLA, Thrissur constituency, Shri. K. Paul Thomas, MD and CEO, ESAF Small Finance Bank, delivered the keynote address, Shri. M. K. Varghese, Mayor, Thrissur Corporation, inaugurated the valedictory session and Smt. Rajashri Gopan, Deputy Mayor, Thrissur Corporation, presided over the session.