Have you ever been to kerala?The land which is believed to be a gift of the Arabian Sea?. Kerala, the abode of rivers and backwaters is a green strip of land, in the South West corner of Indian peninsula.
Kerala enjoys a moderate climate throughout the year and you experience freshness and touch of mother earth every where....Kerala has a rich cultural heritage, which fascinates the tourists a lot. The art and culture of Kerala portrays various dance forms and martial arts performed with the accompaniment of vocal and instrumental music.The breath-taking scenic beauty of this state is yet another feature that adds to its credits.All the 14 districts of Kerala stands unique in providing the visual treat to the scenic explorers.
As per the records,Kerala is a state with 100% literacy rate,Higher health care and Lower mortality ratio.Kerala’s life expectancy is nearly 74 years — 11 years longer than the Indian average and approaching the American average of 77 years. Kerala stands unique among the other states of India in protecting the long lived traditional and cultural values with all its flaura and fauna..No wonder keralites call their State "God's Own Country".
WoW..the state has all the rights to be called so,but what is the day -to -day happenings in the God's own country?
Plagued by chronic unemployment the talented and competitive manpower of Kerala have almost welcomed the idea of migration.Moreover,Kerala is known for large-scale migration of skilled labour to other States and countries. What ails the State that has such a high literacy rate and is also blessed by vast natural resources?........The unprecedented nature of industrial strikes is another hazard that restricts the growth of business sector of the state.No industrialist wants to set up any industry in Kerala due to labour problems.The State is bankrupt, besides being corrupt and largely politicised. Trade unionism is still alive in Kerala. Overlooking the political scenario,we can put it in a nutshell that Kerala politics is becoming a synonym for the sport tug of war.The tourism sector which is booming has a dark side too.Evils of tourism such as the commercial sexual exploitation of children are rampant in the state.The tourism policies in Kerala are stifling the local economies and depriving local communities of their livelihood systems.The problems also include the pollution of backwaters by the tourism industry with the increased number of house boats,The Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) violation by hotels and resorts,Unsustainable waste management systems etc. Thus the claim that,"tourism is a vehicle for developing the environment" in the state is highly questionable at best and unfounded at worst.
Women in Kerala are the next to be highlighted to complete the picture of God's own Country.Why does a state that boasts India’s highest literacy levels and excellent social development indicators see a 300% increase in violence against women? Possibly because literacy and education do not change mindsets. This violence could take the form of physical violence, sexual violence, threats of physical or sexual violence, psychological or emotional abuse, or economic violence.In a deeply patriarchal society, education teaches women only to be good wives and mothers.Apart from these,domestic violence too takes place within the four walls of the home, and women are conditioned to accept this as part of their lives.Sex racket in Kerala never fades away.It is to be taken into account that more than 95% of rape cases are not reported fearing social ostracising. A rape victim is always blamed for 'attracting' rape, no such stigma attaches to the rapist. In other words, the victim is victimised even by the justice delivery system and then the victim has to carry the stigma of rape throughout her life.This is the kind of attitude the society has on the victims.
Whatever picture i could draw before your eyes is only the tip of the iceberg,as the saying goes,explored are less dangerous than the unexplored.Fortunately,many have identified the seriousness of the issue and have already started responding through organisations,campaigns , movements etc.The government too is extending a supportive hand to eradicate these evils permanently as it adversely effect the prosperity of the nation as a whole.And so it's high time that we all raise our voice to save the GOD'S OWN COUNTRY FROM FALLING INTO DEVIL'S LAP.
