Kerala Budget 2026: ₹1,182 crore allocated for roads, bridges and highway development
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Why in news
The Kerala Government announced the Budget 2026, allocating ₹1,182.43 crore for road and bridge development to improve connectivity and infrastructure.
Background
The Kerala Budget 2026 allocates ₹1,182.43 crore to the Public Works department. Specific allocations include ₹300.50 crore for Main District Roads (MDR) and ₹165 crore for NABARD-funded road projects.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact₹1,182.43 crore: Total allocation for road and bridge development in Kerala Budget 2026
- Fact₹300.50 crore: Amount allocated for designing and overlaying Main District Roads (MDR)
- Fact₹165 crore: Amount allocated for NABARD-funded road construction and maintenance
- PlaceKattappana to Theni: Proposed tunnel road study to reduce travel time on the hill highway
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of infrastructure development in hilly terrains for regional connectivity and economic integration in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Logistical efficiency: Reducing travel time on hill highways to enhance trade and tourism
- Funding synergy: Leveraging NABARD funding for rural and district-level road connectivity
- Engineering complexity: Technical and environmental challenges of tunnel construction in hilly regions
Keywords: Infrastructure development · Regional connectivity · Public Works Department · NABARD funding · Hill highway modernization
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