Kerala Budget

Thomas Isaac justifies off-Budget borrowings for infra development, welfare

October 10, 2022

Thomas Isaac justifies off-Budget borrowings for infra development, welfare

Isaac says the loans are taken for meeting capital expenditure to enhance critical infrastructure and welfare schemes benefitting the masses.

Ballooning Debt - Part 4

August 07, 2022
How bloated bureaucracy is a drag on Kerala's fiscal health

Several committees have recommended the government to revise salaries once in 10 years instead of the current five years.
Ballooning Debt - Part 3

August 05, 2022
White elephants galore as rental lobby stymies govt proposals

Despite facing a severe economic crisis, the government is now set to construct two official residences for ministers.
August 02, 2022
Kerala to slash expenditure in next budget, directs depts to reset spending

The measures are in the wake of the Centre slashing Kerala's borrowing limits and the severe economic crisis that the State is grappling with
March 19, 2022
Green tax for new vehicles to come into effect from April 1, valid for autos too; two-wheelers spared

A hike in the green tax and land tax has been envisaged in the Finance Bill passed by the Legislative Assembly on Friday.
March 17, 2022
Kerala hikes land tax for all plots, including very small ones

Land tax in Kerala is calculated by considering land in units of 'are'. Generally, people in the state measure land in 'cents' and one 'are' constitutes 2.47 'cents'.
March 12, 2022
Kerala Budget's over-reliance on KIIFB funds not a good sign

All the new projects would be funded by KIIFB, which is outside the purview of the state Legislature. This, in fact, exposes the incompetence of the state government in implementing developmental projects.

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