The Real Kerala Story
Kerala, a jewel in India's crown, unfolds a remarkable tale of social harmony, equitable growth, and progressive values. With its unique model of inclusive development, Kerala has emerged as an exemplar of people-centric progress. Here, compassion and social justice drive policies that empower marginalised communities and foster equal opportunities for all. Kerala shines as a beacon of progressive ideals, where every voice matters and the spirit of unity paves the way for a brighter future. Discover the real Kerala story, where dreams thrive, and humanity flourishes under the Pinarayi Vijayan Government, which celebrates its second anniversary.
- Overall Development and Sustainability
- Ranks First in NITI Aayog's Sustainable Development Index.
- Ranks First in Public Affairs Index.
- Tops the Union Ministry of Education's Index of Excellence.
- State with the lowest poverty ratio as per the National Multidimensional Poverty Index by NITI Aayog.
- Topped the Happiness Index Survey by India Today.
- Top Position in NITI Aayog's Health Index for 4 Consecutive Years.
- Second Rank in NITI Aayog’s State Energy and Climate Index List.
Innovations
- India's First Super FabLab.
- India's First Digital University.
- India’s First Graphene Center.
- India's First Digital Science Park.
- India's First Water Metro.
- Digital India Platinum Icon award for its Digital Workforce Management System.
Infrastructure
- The only Indian State that funded land acquisition (?5,580 Cr) for NH development.
- First and only state to provide electricity to every household.
- 3,000 Cr investment for the modernisation of Government schools.
- The first State to declare Internet access as a people's right and initiated the K-FON project, which provides broadband connections at affordable rates.
- 60,352 Cr investment in 1,050 infrastructure development projects.
Healthcare
- Winner of India Today's Healthgiri Award for the Best COVID Vaccination Drive in the Country.
- Winner of Centre’s ‘Arogya Manthan Award’ for providing the Highest Number of Free Treatments in 2022.
- State with the Lowest Maternal and Child Mortality Rate.
- 55,330 Cr allocation for health sector in the last five years.
Tourism and Global Recognition
- Selected as one of the 52 mustvisit places in 2023 by The New York Times.
Social Welfare
- 'Vayoshreshtha Samman' for Best Elderly Care in 2021.
- ,600/month as social welfare pension to 62 lakh beneficiaries.
- ? Distributed land titles to 2.99 lakh landless people.
- ?3.39 lakh houses for homeless families under the LIFE Mission Housing Project.
- ?Allocated healthcare aid from CMDRF to 6.8 lakh people.
- ? Near-universal coverage of the Public Distribution System that serves 95 lakh ration card holders.
- ?Distributed 3.5 lakh priority ration cards.
Labour, Industry & Employment
- Recognised by Reserve Bank as the State with the highest daily wages.
- Founded India’s first Welfare Fund for MGNREGA workers.
- 1.3 lakh MSMEs were set up in one year, bringing in an investment of ? 8,400 Crores and generating 3 lakh jobs.
- Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) was ranked as the world’s best public business incubator by UBI Global.
- Ranked first in Asia in Affordable Talent in Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER).
- 2,06,153 new appointments in government service through the Public Service Commission.
Governance and Service Excellence
- India's Smart Policing Survey 2021 ranks Kerala Police as the best in delivering corruption-free services.
- ?One of the least corrupt States in India according to the survey by the Centre for Media Studies.
