Kerala model

Women-led Kerala model can bolster India’s climate resilience

Kerala model's success in integrating women into disaster planning offers a powerful template for climate-vulnerable states. #Kerala #climate #gender Read more »
Kerala fiscal deficit problem

Kerala’s fiscal rules must include an escape clause

Applying the same deficit limits to all states undermines equity and ignores Kerala’s unique fiscal and environmental challenges. #Kerala #fiscaldeficit #FRBM Read more »
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PM SHRI row: Central schemes may be failing India’s progressive states

Kerala’s rejection of PM SHRI and the subsequent withholding of funds reveals how uniform national schemes often overlook regional achievements and autonomy. #Kerala #PMSHRI #policy Read more »
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Kerala must leverage services of ASHA workers for better health outcomes

Despite their central role in delivering maternal and new-born care, ASHA workers remain underpaid, undervalued, and increasingly overburdened. #ASHAworkers #healthcare #Kerala Read more »
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Kerala’s coastline crisis: Rising seas, disappearing land, and women on the frontlines

Climate change disproportionately impacts women in Kerala, making a gender-sensitive approach to adaptation and mitigation crucial. #Kerala #coast #climatechange Read more »
Rise in migration from Kerala

Brain drain: Impact of changing migration patterns on Kerala economy

Outward migration from Kerala has grown significantly, with women and students leading the trend. Read more »
Kerala economy

Can Kerala balance social spending and fiscal goals

While Kerala has performed well in terms of social development indicators, the state's high welfare spending may have contributed to the current fiscal crisis. #Kerala Read more »
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Population-based tax share allocation puts Kerala’s finances in a fix

The current tax allocation system overlooks achievements in human capital development, disincentivising states like Kerala from prioritising education and healthcare. Read more »
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Kerala’s heat waves a sign of climate change’s unequal impact

Natural factors like El Niño and human actions like urbanisation exacerbate Kerala's record-breaking heat waves. Read more »
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Kerala vs Centre: The state must balance welfare spending with fiscal prudence

The Kerala government needs to reconcile its social spending with central borrowing limits to escape economic vulnerability. #Kerala #economy Read more »