Kerala Revised Budget
Coverage of Kerala Revised Budget in the Nexus archive.
- General discussion on Kerala Revised Budget to begin on June 22
The General discussion on Kerala's Revised Budget is set to begin on June 22, with debates expected over three days. Opposition CPI(M)-led LDF and BJP have criticized the budget for containing numerous announcements but insufficient allocations.
- Kerala Revised Budget an ‘opening speech’ to total privatisation: M.V. Govindan
M.V. Govindan, CPI(M) State secretary, criticizes Kerala's revised budget as an 'opening speech' to total privatization, accusing it of betraying the people by transferring state wealth to corporations.
- Privatisation, land deals and gimmicks define Kerala Revised Budget, says ex-Minister K. Rajan
Ex-Minister K. Rajan criticizes Kerala Revised Budget for prioritizing privatisation, land deals, and gimmicks. He specifically targets Land Reforms 2.0 and raises concerns about corporate influence in land acquisition and the PM SHRI initiative.
- Kerala Revised Budget: ‘Brand Keralam’ initiative emerges as lone bright spot for handloom sector
The Kerala Revised Budget highlights the 'Brand Keralam' initiative as a key support for the handloom sector. The initiative is positioned as the primary positive development in the budget for this industry.
- Kerala Revised Budget: Kochi Corporation left high and dry
The Kerala Revised Budget has left the Kochi Corporation in a difficult financial position. The budget revision did not allocate sufficient resources to support the corporation's needs.
- Kerala Revised Budget: Land Reforms 2.0 proposal opens up new political battle lines
Kerala's Revised Budget includes a Land Reforms 2.0 proposal that has sparked political debate. Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan criticizes it as an attempt to undermine historic land reforms initiated by the first Kerala government, which he describes as central to the state's developmental model.