V.D. Satheesan Presents Kerala Revised Budget 2026 Featuring Land Reforms 2.0
Kerala Finance Minister V.D. Satheesan presented the state's revised budget for 2026 on Friday, introducing a second phase of land reforms and a range of sectoral initiatives.
V.D. Satheesan presented the Kerala Revised Budget 2026 on Friday, and the budget includes a second phase of land reforms (Land Reforms 2.0).
According to The Hindu, the presentation lasted 98 minutes, the budget promised “governance with empathy,” and it included a hike in the rubber minimum support price (MSP).
EtvBharat.com reported that the budget includes a maritime development mission called Mission Samudra, enhanced support for senior citizens, and support for health and education. The outlet also described the budget as a roadmap for a ‘New Kerala’ (Puthu Keralam) and said it seeks to balance fiscal prudence with welfare commitments, infrastructure expansion, industrial growth and social sector reforms.
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