Kerala Chief Minister Presents Revised Budget Deviating from Welfare Policies

6 UPDATES · 4 DAYS · 16 JUN 2026 — 19 JUN 2026

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Latest · 19 Jun 2026

Former Finance Minister T.M. Thomas Isaac criticized the Kerala budget for insufficient funding to support its ambitious projects.

What this timeline covers

This event covers K.N. Balagopal's advice to the UDF government regarding the maintenance of existing schemes in the Revised Budget and the need to press the Centre for Kerala's RD grant, including any reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific advice. It excludes other actions or statements by K.N. Balagopal, the UDF government, or the Centre unless they are direct developments or responses to this particular advice on the budget and RD grant.

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16Jun

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Don't curtail schemes in budget citing fiscal constraints, K.N. Balagopal tells UDF government

19Jun

The Hindu

The Kerala Chief Minister presented a revised budget that deviates from welfare policies and proposes changes to the State Planning Board.

The Hindu

Kerala is legally obligated to adhere to the PM SHRI scheme agreement, preventing withdrawal without a 30-day notice.

The Hindu

Kerala's new Chief Minister-Finance Minister presented a revised budget emphasizing new economic themes while maintaining existing welfare programs.

The Hindu

The Kerala State Budget for 2026-27 allocated only ₹1 crore for infrastructure development in Kochi, focusing on specific bridge projects.

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Former Finance Minister T.M. Thomas Isaac criticized the Kerala budget for insufficient funding to support its ambitious projects.

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