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Kerala Budget Focuses on 'Work and Happen', Single-City Vision & Welfare Growth

Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal announced the upcoming state budget will be populist yet practical, emphasizing real, implementable development. He highlighted a decade of LDF rule, claiming significant improvements in living standards and infrastructure across all societal sections. A key focus is developing Kerala under a "single-city" model for cohesive growth. The minister also expressed hope for positive changes from the upcoming Central Budget and the next Finance Commission award.

Key Points: Kerala Budget: 'Work and Happen' Vision & Single-City Model

  • Final LDF budget before polls
  • Focus on implementable development
  • Single-city vision for Kerala
  • Awaits positive Central Budget
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Kerala Budget to focus on 'Work and Happen', single-city vision and welfare growth: FM KN Balagopal

Kerala FM KN Balagopal outlines a populist yet practical budget focusing on a single-city vision, welfare growth, and infrastructure development.

"The Budget should be populist and at the same time, it should be reliable, practical... It should be 'work and happen'. - KN Balagopal"

Thiruvananthapuram, January 29

Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal on Thursday said the LDF government's upcoming Budget will be "populist yet practical," with a strong focus on real, implementable development rather than mere promises.

Balagopal is set to present the Budget, the final one of the current Communist Party of India (Marxist)-led Left Democratic (LDF) government.

Highlighting a decade of LDF rule, Balagopal claimed significant improvements in living standards across all sections of society, from the poor and elderly to students, workers and technology professionals, along with major infrastructure growth.

"We are trying our best to improve the living conditions and development of the state of Kerala. We did that in every Budget. For the last 10 years, LDF Government was in power. In these 10 years, there has been an enormous growth in all areas of people's lives. Common people, downtrodden, old people, students, workers, modern technology-related workers and employees, this change is everywhere. A lot of development has happened in infrastructure," he said.

The Kerala FM said the government is working towards a "single-city" development model for the state and expressed hope for positive changes from the upcoming Central Budget and the next Finance Commission award, noting that the previous commission had been unfavourable to the state.

"We are trying to do our best to make Kerala a single city - Kerala is like a long, single city. So, we are planning like that. That will be the focus...The Budget should be populist and at the same time, it should be reliable, practical and it should not be only on expectations and dreams. It should be 'work and happen," Balagopal said.

"We are expecting a lot from the Central Budget. The Finance Commission Award is coming. Last Finance Commission was very negative for Kerala. We are expecting a lot of changes in the coming days, we are expecting a lot from Central Budget and Finance Commission," the Kerala FM said.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Populist yet practical is a tough balance. The LDF government has done good work in social welfare and health, no doubt. But as a tech professional in Kochi, I feel the state needs more focus on creating high-quality jobs to stop our youth from moving to Bangalore or abroad. Hope this budget addresses that gap.
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Sarah B
Living in Kerala for 5 years now. The infrastructure growth is visible - better roads, the upcoming metro expansions. But the cost of living is very high. A 'populist' budget should offer some relief to the common family's monthly expenses. Fingers crossed! 🤞
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Arjun K
While I appreciate the government's confidence, simply blaming the Central Finance Commission for financial woes is an old tune. A truly practical budget would also show a clear path for increasing the state's own revenue and cutting wasteful expenditure. Self-reliance is key.
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Meera T
As a student, I'm keen to see what's in store for us. Kerala's education system is good, but we need more industry linkages and skill development programs. The 'single-city' model could help if it means equal opportunities in Kannur, Kollam, and everywhere, not just in Trivandrum or Kochi.
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Vikram M
The focus on infrastructure is welcome. The development of roads, ports, and digital infrastructure in the last decade has been noticeable. Hope this budget allocates significant funds to complete ongoing projects like the GAIL pipeline and the Vizhinjam port. Time for delivery!

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