Kerala’s Fiscal Health: A Status Report.
Main finding Kerala’s social achievements remain strong – literacy, health, gender indicators etc. But the report says the State’s fiscal capacity is now under serious structural stress. The…
Governance & Accountability
Governance & Accountability
Alcohol Policy in Kerala: The Case for Responsible Access, Not Restriction
Alcohol Policy in Kerala: Responsible Access, Not Restriction Alcohol is a touchy topic in Kerala. Public debates usually swing between “ban it” and “it is ruining society”. But…
Local Elections and the Real Test of Governance: Secularism, Sustainability, and Public Accountability
Local Elections and the Real Test of Governance: Secularism, Sustainability, and Public Accountability Kerala is stepping into the first phase of another local self-government election, almost two decades…
Local Elections in Palakkad: A Short History of Power, People and Panchayats
Votes and Viceroys: How Palakkad Built the Foundation of Kerala’s Local Democracy 1866 to Now: Tracing the Historic Roots of Local Self-Governance in Palakkad The Dual Ballot Box:…
Ration Rice Scam in Kerala: 43 Lakh Kilos Missing, Poor Lose Again
A staggering 43 lakh kilograms of ration rice meant for Kerala’s Public Distribution System (PDS) has gone missing. According to reports based on Food Corporation of India (FCI)…