Kerala is often cited for its high achievements in:

Industrial output is the value of goods and services produced by a country’s industries. Heavy manufacturing is the production of large, complex products, such as cars and airplanes. Military power is the ability of a country to wage war.

Kerala has a relatively small industrial sector and does not produce many heavy manufactured goods. It also has a small military. However, it has a strong focus on education and healthcare, which has led to high levels of human development.