Question

How is it that the average person in Haryana has more income than the average person in Kerala but lags behind in these crucial areas?

Answer 1

Dear student,

Haryana is known for high agricultural growth but Kerala is known for human resource development. Despite having higher average income than Kerala, Haryana lags behind in health and education facilities. This is because:

1) Income , alone is not an indicator of development. It is material and for development, one needs to include non material aspects like health and education too.

2) Kerala was ruled by communist governments post independence. The governments gave high priority to equity and related social goals over time.

Regards,