Kerala Budget: ‘Land Reforms 2.0’ for reviewing land laws, amending statutes

The Kerala government has announced 'Land Reforms 2.0' in its 2026-27 budget to modernize land laws and streamline industrial land acquisition. The plan includes creating a land bank and utilizing geospatial technology for better governance.
Why it matters
Reforming land management is critical for states like Kerala to overcome infrastructure bottlenecks and attract industrial investment.
The new Unied Democratic Front (UDF) government in Kerala will implement ‘Land Reforms 2.0’ for reviewing land laws that were relevant in the past and amending outdated statutes.
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