Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Kerala Budget 2026-27 Focuses on Welfare
Kerala's Finance Minister, K N Balagopal, presented the state's budget for 2026-27.
This budget is very focused on helping people, especially those who need it the most.
The government promised to give more money to people who receive social security pensions, which is a big ₹14,500 crore.
They also announced pay raises for workers like ASHA and Anganwadi workers, who help in health and education.
The budget includes money for women's safety, education, and new infrastructure projects like a fast train system called RRTS.
The minister also said that the central government is not being fair to Kerala by cutting its money, but despite this, Kerala is doing well and making progress.
The budget shows that the state government is trying to take care of its people and improve their lives.
Kerala's 2026-27 budget focuses on welfare, with ₹14,500 crore allocated for social security pensions.
Pay hikes announced for ASHA and Anganwadi workers, pre-primary teachers, and school cooking staff.
₹3,700 crore allocated for the Chief Minister’s Stree Suraksha Scheme for women’s safety.
₹100 crore set aside for preliminary works on the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor.
The budget includes increased allocations for rural employment, education, coastal development, and forest protection.
- Who
- Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal and the Pinarayi Vijayan-led government
- What
- Presentation of Kerala's 2026-27 budget with a focus on welfare and infrastructure
- When
- January 29, 2026
- Where
- Kerala Legislative Assembly, Thiruvananthapuram
- Why
- To outline the state's financial plans and priorities ahead of the upcoming assembly elections
Kerala Government
Central Government
Financial Autonomy
Kerala Government
The Kerala government alleges that the Central government is strangling Kerala's finances by cutting tax revenues and borrowing limits, which they claim is politically motivated ahead of the elections.
Central Government
The Central government's actions are not explicitly stated, but the context implies a disagreement over fiscal policies and financial autonomy.
- Social Security Pensions Allocation
- ₹14,500 crore
- Stree Suraksha Scheme Allocation
- ₹3,700 crore
- Honorarium Hike for ASHA and Anganwadi Workers
- ₹1,000 per month
- Honorarium Hike for Anganwadi Helpers
- ₹500 per month
- RRTS Initial Works Allocation
- ₹100 crore
- Rural Employment Scheme Increase
- ₹1,000 crore
- Forest and Wildlife Protection Allocation
- ₹250 crore
- Coastal Development Allocation
- ₹150 crore
Sources
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