The founder and Chancell of the Vellore (VIT), G. Viswanathan Institute, said on Sunday that Kerala has recognized that he is the least corrupt state with approximately 20%. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
The founder and Chancell of the VELLOR (VIT), G. Viswanathan Institute, said on Sunday that Kerala holds a decoration according to recent data, that he is the least corrupt state in the country, with approximately 20% corruption.
Mr. Viswanathan, who added his presidential address during Onam celebrations, quoted the transparency International report, which publishes the annual charts of corruption. He said that among all Indian states, Kerala has the lowest level of corruption, while his neighbor Tamil Nadu has a degree of corruption of approximately 62%.
“The degree of corruption is constantly increasing throughout the country, as Transparency International has emphasized. About 15 years ago, India has been in 80.
He also emphasized strong economic indicators of kerals. He noted that Kerala is one of the three best states in terms of remittances, along with Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. Although Kerala has a relatively modest population of around 3.6 crore, it ranks second in the tributary of the remittance, with an income per capita around $ 4,700 – significantly higher than the national average $ 2,900. In fact, Kerala has the highest income per capita in all southern states, he said.
In an interview with human development, Mr. Viswanathan said that Kerala ranks first in India on the human development index (HDI), which measures parameters such as education, economy, head intake and life expectancy. He stressed that the state needs to create job opportunities for educated youth. “Most remittances are used more for building houses or buying gold rather than investment,” he added.
The event was also attended by actor and singer playing Ramya Zambeesan, writer and author of Pushpa Kurup and vice president Shekhar Viswanathan.
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Published – 31 August 2025 17:20
