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On 1 November 1956, Kerala state was formed by merging the Malabar district with erstwhile regions of Travancore presidency. This state is situated in the Malabar coast and the government aimed to reduce rural poverty from Kerala. However, all these activities were not effective for greater changes with the existing infrastructure and governance system. It is a small state in the coastal area and consequently, the state is working to develop its external environment by diversifying its traditional structure and cultural activities. Kerala has a great natural beauty that is a significant aspect of tourism.
History of Kerala: establishment dates
Kerala is a southwestern small coastal state of India, constituting only about 1% of the total area of this country. The state was established on 1 November 1956 after the States Reorganisation Act. It stretches about 360 miles from the Malabar coast and it is surrounded by the states of Karnataka to the north region and Tamil Nadu from the east region. Moreover, the Arabian sea from the southwest region completely covered Kerala State. Thiruvananthapuram is the capital of Kerala state. Kerala has been exposed for its natural beauty and lots of foreigners have come here to see the nature of beauty. Travancore and Cochin (now Kochi)merged with the state and formed Kerala state. This state continuously developed its demographic structure by diversifying its traditional structure.
Kerala State: features
The climate of Kerala state is equal and throughout the year the temperature is staying a favourable condition for tourism. The Malayali group of people was very communicative and are descendants of early inhabitants of India. Kerala is mostly known for its coconut trees and backwaters that attract tourists and aid the state economy largely. Also, agriculture and trading is very important for Kerala state which provides huge support for their development. The agriculture of this state is one of the most noticeable parts of Kerala. Importation of food and crops, rubber, coffee, and tea are all the trading ingredients of Kerala. Appointment with the Indian government their chief minister declared that all types of health services and major working sources have been added there to remove poverty from Kerala. In terms of social welfare and quality of life, Kerala is one of India’s most progressive states. The state has one of the highest literacy rates, life expectancy, and child mortality rates in India. Kerala has one of the highest literacy rates among women in Asia.
Kerala: Transportation and governance
Kerala lacks mines of fossil fuels and as an energy source, several thermal plants and solar plants have been used for supporting state functionalities. Based on the renewable resource dependent energy development plants, Kerala is flourishing well. Agriculture, manufacturing industry and traditional cottage business, production of the coconut fibres are the large-scale industries of Kerala. Kerala has developed its transportation system and is connected with Tamil Nadu and Karnataka by national highways. The structural department and the government are always working to improve the educational and working sector for better communication and improve their dynamic picture for their future. Lots of traditional dances and Indian epics are related to their cultural program. All the traditional and structural strengths and the atmospheric beauty make them different from the other country states.
Conclusion
Kerala state was formed by merging all Malabar districts with erstwhile travancore and cochin states by the state reorganisation and it was reformist when the communist-led the government in 1957. It is a southwestern Indian small coastal state, only about 1% of the total area of this country. The state establishment details have highlighted the gradual progress of Kerala from its onset to the current situation. Discussion on features, governance and transportation system helped in understanding the potential which opens up to the potential developmental opportunities for the state. Nonetheless, the discussion promotes understanding of a growing state of India.
