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:
- Asha & Anganwadi Workers: A hike of ₹1000 has been announced for the honorarium of Asha workers, Anganwadi workers, Pre-primary teachers, and Literacy Preraks.
- Anganwadi Helpers: A hike of ₹500.
- School Cooks: Daily wages for school cooking staff increased by ₹25.
- Journalists & Caregivers: Journalist pension hiked to ₹13,000. The monthly allowance for caregivers of bedridden patients has been increased from ₹600 to ₹1000.
