Finance Minister

February 15, 2024

No breakthrough in talks with Centre over fiscal federalism issues: KN Balagopal

The Kerala govt has approached the SC, accusing the Centre of interfering in the exercise of its 'exclusive, autonomous and plenary powers' to regulate the state's finances by imposing a ceiling on net borrowing.

UNION BUDGET @2024

February 02, 2024
Food processing, edible oils, fisheries: Key takeaways for agro sector from interim budget

The finance minister said that the agriculture sector is poised for inclusive, balanced higher growth and productivity.
UNION BUDGET @2024

February 02, 2024
11.8 cr farmers get PM-KISAN aid; Govt eyes boost in milk, dairy production: FM

The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is one of the world's largest Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes.
UNION BUDGET @2024

February 02, 2024
Govt to set up more medical colleges by utilising existing hospital infrastructure: FM

Various schemes for maternal and child healthcare will be brought under one comprehensive programme for synergy in implementation, Sitharaman said in Parliament.
UNION BUDGET @2024

February 01, 2024
India close to achieving target of 3 cr houses under rural housing scheme: FM

Earlier this month, PM Modi released the first instalment of Rs 540 crore to one lakh beneficiaries of a rural housing scheme.
February 01, 2024
Sitharaman takes tablet wrapped in a 'bahi-khata' style pouch to present paperless budget

The Budget for 2024-25 is Sitharaman's sixth straight Budget.
December 03, 2023
Finance Minister's wife's protest at Secretariat exposes Pinarayi's lies on clearing pay revision arrears

KN Balagopal's wife Asha Prabhakaran, was at the forefront of a day-long hunger strike on Saturday.

Finance Minister

No breakthrough in talks with Centre over fiscal federalism issues: KN Balagopal

Election Yarn Ep 1: A Giant Killer is Born

Food processing, edible oils, fisheries: Key takeaways for agro sector from interim budget

11.8 cr farmers get PM-KISAN aid; Govt eyes boost in milk, dairy production: FM

Govt to set up more medical colleges by utilising existing hospital infrastructure: FM

India close to achieving target of 3 cr houses under rural housing scheme: FM

Sitharaman takes tablet wrapped in a 'bahi-khata' style pouch to present paperless budget

Finance Minister's wife's protest at Secretariat exposes Pinarayi's lies on clearing pay revision arrears

Nirmala Sitharaman rejects Kerala govt's claims over delay in fund allocation

Salary disbursement: KSRTC's CMD reluctant to continue in post; Fin dept's funds insufficient

Congress has no right to criticise govt on inflation, BJP will come back with majority: Nirmala Sitharaman