Foreword
Kerala has been, and remains, the most important example in independent India of the power of public action to improve the well-being of the people and to transform social, political, and cultural conditions in a State. Kerala has once again proved the power of public action in producing socially impactful outcomes. The States’ handling of the Covid-19 pandemic and associated crisis has been exemplary and widely appreciated. The unique response and resilience demonstrated in dealing with crises, year after year, has made Kerala a model in governance...