Thiruvananthapuram: Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal presented the final full budget of the second Pinarayi Vijayan government in the Legislative Assembly today. Despite facing financial constraints, the budget places a strong emphasis on social welfare, infrastructure development, and relief for government employees.
Here are the major highlights and announcements from the Kerala Budget 2026:
- K-Rail (SilverLine): Finance Minister Balagopal clarified that the government has not abandoned the K-Rail project. He stated the government is not adamant about the name or specific technology but insists that a north-south high-speed rail corridor is essential for the state.
- RRTS Project: In parallel, the budget proposed a Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) connecting Thiruvananthapuram to Kannur. An amount of ₹100 Crore has been allocated for preliminary works to connect city metros.
- Vizhinjam Port: ₹1000 Crore will be invested through KINFRA for land acquisition and infrastructure development at Vizhinjam.
