4. It was declared the world’s first “Baby-friendly state” by WHO and UNICEF for its efforts to encourage and support breastfeeding.

5. In November 2015, the Kerala government became the country’s first state to announce a transgender policy.

The goal of the policy is to provide a platform to 25,000 transgender folk of the state, to voice their demand for “equality, dignity, development and expression”.
6. And recently announced setting up an actualseparate court of justice for its transgender community.

7. Last year, Kerala set a record for reduced alcohol consumption.

Hey, whether or not you think drinking less is progress, it was still an example of effective government policy. In just 18 months, alcohol consumption dropped 20.27%.
9. It was declared a “complete digital state” last year.

“The state has achieved 100 percent mobile density, 75 percent e-literacy, highest digital banking rate and broadband connection up to panchayat level,” Kerala’s CM Oomen Chandy said.
10. Couples wanting to adopt children exceed the number of children in adoption centres in the state.

12. Contrary to India’s age-old bias toward sons, most adopting couples in Kerala seek girl children.

13. And, of course, it remains the one of the mostbeautiful tourist attractions in the world.
Keep winning, Kerala!
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