The state of Kerala is fascinating in many ways. This lush green coastal beauty is deservingly called God’s Own Country. A drive through the state almost never shows any distinction between urban and rural regions. The houses generally reflect a good standard of living and even the cities do not seem to have beggars on streets.

<p><table width='100%' border=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td style='FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 18px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: #0253B7;'><B>Mahesh Vyas:</B> Kerala is actually no. 1</td></tr><tr><tr><td style='FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 11px; '>Its per capita income for 2009 stands at Rs 63,000 

Mahesh Vyas: Kerala is actually no. 1

Its per capita income for 2009 stands at Rs 63,000 the highest in the country

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