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Kerala Budget 2024: Tech, Industry & Welfare Focus for Comprehensive Development

Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal presented a state budget with a core focus on development through new technologies, advanced industries, and agriculture. The budget includes special welfare provisions for older adults and workers in the unorganized sector, with detailed plans for scheme workers like ASHA and Anganwadi staff. It also introduces support for accident victims, specifically covering initial treatment for hit-and-run cases. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan described the budget as people-centric, aimed at comprehensive development and strengthening welfare across all sections of society.

Key Points: Kerala Budget Focuses on Tech, Industry & Welfare Schemes

  • Focus on new technologies & industrial growth
  • Special welfare emphasis for older adults
  • Protection for unorganized sector workers
  • Detailed plans for ASHA & Anganwadi workers
  • Support for accident victims in initial treatment
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Kerala Budget focuses on technology, industry and welfare: State FM KN Balagopal

Kerala's 2024 budget emphasizes new technology, industrial growth, agriculture, and welfare for elderly, unorganized workers, and accident victims.

"The budget focuses on developing Kerala, including the traditional sector, new technologies, advanced industrial sectors, and agriculture. - KN Balagopal"

Thiruvananthapuram, January 29

Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal on Thursday said the state budget presented earlier in the day focuses on the development, including new technologies, advances in the industrial sector, and agriculture.

He said there is a special focus on older adults, followed by workers in the unorganised sector.

"The budget focuses on developing Kerala, including the traditional sector, new technologies, advanced industrial sectors, and agriculture. There is then a special emphasis on older adults. Then, common workers in the unorganised sector have their interests protected. This way, it covers all areas and the government employees eligible for service benefits, which are also available through other trusts," he said.

He further stated that there is a detailed layout for the scheme workers, including the ASHA and Anganwadi workers. He noted that there is a plan to care for accident victims who are overlooked in the initial phase of treatment.

"Then the scheme for workers such as ASHA, Anganwadi, and other areas, for which we also had a very detailed plan. We will take care of the victims of hit-and-run cases and anonymous people who meet with accidents for the first five days, who are usually overlooked," he said.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday said the state budget presented by his government in the Legislative Assembly is people-centric and aimed at ensuring comprehensive development while strengthening welfare measures across all sections of society.

In a statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Vijayan said the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government has, over the past decade, consistently worked to transform Kerala into a modern, developed middle-income society, a goal articulated in the 14th Five-Year Plan of 2022.

- ANI

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Arjun K
Good to see the focus on new tech and industry alongside traditional sectors. Kerala needs to create more high-quality jobs for its educated youth to prevent brain drain. Balancing welfare with development is the key. Let's see if this budget delivers.
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Rohit P
The plan for accident victims is a very humane and practical step. So many poor families are ruined by medical bills after such incidents. If the govt can support for the first critical 5 days, it can save lives. Thumbs up for this initiative.
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Sarah B
As someone who has studied Kerala's development model, the integrated approach is impressive. However, the real test is fiscal management. With high debt, how will they fund all these welfare schemes without compromising on infrastructure investment? A respectful critique.
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Vikram M
Special emphasis on older adults is much needed. Our elderly population is growing, and they need proper social security and healthcare support. Hope this isn't just lip service before elections. We need actionable schemes with clear budgets.
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Michael C
The focus on the unorganized sector workers is crucial. They form a massive part of India's workforce but often have no safety net. If Kerala can create a replicable model for their welfare, it could be a blueprint for other states. Watching with interest.

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