According to Anmol, since childhood, he had always heard that Kerala is the state of educated and progressive people. But after coming to the state and witnessing the level of cleanliness and hygiene at Kasaragod railway station, he saw it firsthand.
Expressing his amazement at the cleanliness of the station, he exclaimed, “Just check out the railway station here. Just see the level of cleanliness here. Doesn't it feel as if we are standing in some railway station in Japan? I mean, ignore the cleanliness on the platform, you can't even find a single speck of dirt on this railway track.” Take a look at Kasaragod station:
Apart from clean platforms and litter-free railway tracks, Anmol also highlighted the amazing facilities he saw at the railway station. According to him, the station was equipped with a cabin that had working massage chairs, which he used for a relaxing session.
Often at Indian railway stations, people complain about non-functioning ATMs and dirty drinking water areas and waiting rooms, but here Anmol saw working ATMs, clean waiting areas, and even a hygienic drinking water area.
He also highlighted that there were dustbins everywhere, and people were keeping the area clean by not littering around them. He added that the floors and the chairs in the waiting area were shining, highlighting the level of cleanliness. “The waiting areas also have clean washrooms for both men and women,” he added.
“Honestly, this is the first time in my life I’ve seen such a clean and beautiful railway station in India. It’s only my first day in Kerala, but after seeing this, I already have a feeling that this state is going to win my heart,” he added.
Another commented, “The power of 100% literacy,”
“Many parts of India, particularly in the North, still have a lot to learn when it comes to civic responsibility—and changing that mindset seems incredibly difficult,” someone else wrote.
Another user added, “Welcome to Kasaragod… As a local, it’s so awesome seeing a traveller like you exploring our region.” A user commented, “Glad to see our hometown getting the appreciation it deserves.”
Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations.Read More
