South India better governed than north: Report

Southern states score in social protection, education among other factors: Think-tank

An aerial view of the under construction "city" of Amaravati, the envisioned capital of Andhra Pradesh. PHOTO: AFP
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The southern parts of India are known to enjoy higher rates of growth compared to most of their northern counterparts.

A recent survey has found that the south is also better governed.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on August 14, 2018, with the headline South India better governed than north: Report. Subscribe