Why Kerala has Higher Literacy and Better Healthcare Among Indian States

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A Global Indian Times Interview by Cherian Samuel and Ignatius ChithelenJanuary 2, 2026In this Global India Times interview, P.K. Michael Tharakan chats about Kerala: why the state has a high literacy rate, the role of Christian farmers and missionaries, his academic mentor Professor K.N. Raj, his family of farmers and academics, and how he ended up living on Kakkathuruthu, an island near Kochi, Kerala. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.globalindiantimes.com

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