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Kerala Demographic Challenge and the Way Forward

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#opinion Kerala is a state that is often considered one of the best places to live in India. It ranks high on multiple indices of the NITI Aayog and boasts impressive Human Development Indicators such as literacy rate, healthcare, education, and low corruption. This success is attributed to the contributions of visionary leaders, irrespective of political affiliation, as well as public participation in socio-politics, policymakers, subject experts, the erstwhile Travancore Kingdom, and many others. This collective effort has led to what is known as the Kerala Model of Development. The state is among the top ten in terms of both GDP and per capita income. Despite Kerala's significant progress in quality of life and human development parameters, there are other fronts where this success is lacking. Today, Kerala is in the news for negative reasons such as a financial crisis, decreased revenue, rising debt, high unemployment, brain drain, and other challenges. While some issues are ov
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Kerala Demographic Challenge and the Way Forward

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#opinion Kerala is a state that is often considered one of the best places to live in India. It ranks high on multiple indices of the NITI Aayog and boasts impressive Human Development Indicators such as literacy rate, healthcare, education, and low corruption. This success is attributed to the contributions of visionary leaders, irrespective of political affiliation, as well as public participation in socio-politics, policymakers, subject experts, the erstwhile Travancore Kingdom, and many others. This collective effort has led to what is known as the Kerala Model of Development. The state is among the top ten in terms of both GDP and per capita income. Despite Kerala's significant progress in quality of life and human development parameters, there are other fronts where this success is lacking. Today, Kerala is in the news for negative reasons such as a financial crisis, decreased revenue, rising debt, high unemployment, brain drain, and other challenges. While some issues are ov
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News Capsule for the Month of April 2024

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Following are the top news for the month.   If you wish to follow and get notifications of future articles, you can sign up using the email on the left sidebar.  Article of the month Kerala  'Culture shift' essential for waste management: Kochi Mayor.  A complaint was filed against Rajeev Chandrashekhar for incorrect wealth details.  Modi and Rahul Gandhi held multiple rallies in the state.  Sonia, Kharge and Rahul release 'Nyay Patra' for Lok Sabha Elections 2024kerala story Doordarshan: 'The Kerala Story' screening on Doordarshan: CM Vijayan, opposition parties criticise telecast, UDF to approach EC UDF Kottayam leader Saji Manjakkadadaman left UDF and joined the BJP-led NDA.  The state is undergoing a massive heat wave in many districts.  Kerala's Lok Sabha Candidates amount to 194 in 20 seats.  Thrissur Pooram this year was marked by controversies related to Police control. Fireworks was delayed amidst the difference of opinion between multiple sides.  C
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