Month: June 2026

Thiruvananthapuram: In a major boost to Kerala’s startup ecosystem, the state government has announced a dedicated allocation of ₹50 crore for GenZ startups in the 2026-27 State Budget. The initiative aims to encourage innovation, entrepreneurship and technology-driven enterprises led by young founders across the state. Presenting the Budget, Chief Minister

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has announced a new Income Support Scheme for workers in traditional industries and a concessional financing programme through the Kerala Financial Corporation offering loans at just 3% interest for new entrepreneurs. Presenting the 2026-27 Budget, Chief Minister and Finance Minister V. D. Satheesan said the measures

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has announced a statewide annual health check-up programme for all citizens above 40 years of age as part of its efforts to strengthen preventive healthcare and promote early detection of diseases. Presenting the 2026-27 Budget, Chief Minister and Finance Minister V. D. Satheesan said the initiative

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has allocated ₹1,422.60 crore as the state’s share for the Employment Guarantee Scheme in the 2026-27 Budget, reaffirming its commitment to rural employment generation and livelihood support. Presenting the Budget, Chief Minister and Finance Minister V. D. Satheesan said the allocation would ensure the smooth implementation

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has rejected the long-standing demand from employee organizations to increase the government’s contribution under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), disappointing a large section of government employees and service organizations. While presenting the 2026-27 State Budget, Chief Minister and Finance Minister V. D. Satheesan did not announce

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has allocated ₹2,763 crore for the health sector in the 2026-27 State Budget, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening public healthcare infrastructure and expanding access to quality medical services across the state. Presenting the Budget, Chief Minister and Finance Minister V. D. Satheesan announced the establishment of

Thiruvananthapuram: While the Kerala Budget 2026 introduced several major development projects and investment-focused initiatives, sections of the public and opposition parties expressed disappointment over the absence of an increase in welfare pensions and the lack of an announcement regarding the promised monthly assistance for female students. One of the key

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has announced plans to amend the state’s Private University Act as part of its efforts to transform Kerala into a major higher education and research destination. The proposal was unveiled by Chief Minister and Finance Minister V. D. Satheesan while presenting the 2026-27 State Budget. The

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has announced an increase in road tax to 15 percent as part of its revenue mobilization efforts in the 2026-27 State Budget. The proposal was unveiled by Chief Minister and Finance Minister V. D. Satheesan while presenting the first Budget of the UDF government. The revised

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has announced a major relief package for farmers in the 2026-27 State Budget by increasing the support price of natural rubber from ₹200 to ₹250 per kilogram. The decision was announced by Chief Minister and Finance Minister V. D. Satheesan while presenting the first Budget of