Kerala's cleanliness and civility offer lessons for rest of India
A visitor to the southern Indian state highlights its waste management and traffic discipline as models for other regions.
At a glance
- Streets in Kerala were notably clean with proper waste management systems in place
- Traffic discipline stood out, with motorists showing patience and restraint at unsignalled junctions
- Municipality workers were observed maintaining street cleanliness
- The observations were made across multiple locations in the state
A traveller who recently visited Kerala noted the state's cleanliness and orderly traffic as distinctive features. The visitor observed well-maintained streets with proper waste disposal systems and disciplined motorists who showed patience at intersections without traffic signals.
The observations were made across several locations in Kerala, including Kochi, Munnar, Kumarakom and Kovalam. The visitor contrasted these conditions with practices seen in other parts of India.
Why it matters
The report suggests Kerala's approach to public cleanliness and civic behaviour could serve as a model for other Indian states seeking to improve urban management and quality of life.
Original reporting
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