The Manorama Hortus event featured a lively debate on the Kerala Model, with Mary George and Ravi Varman discussing the state’s economy. Mary George criticized the model for its unsustainable nature due to poor productivity, while Varman defended it as a “miracle state” with two turnarounds driven by remittance money and social growth. They also debated on capital expenditure and social commitment, with George highlighting Kerala’s low investment in health and education. Varman argued against the differentiation between revenue and development expenditures, emphasizing the importance of quality of life. The debate also touched on the trend of Kerala’s youth studying abroad, with Varman expressing hope for Kerala to achieve “developed nation” status by 2040.
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