Outlay for general education goes up in Kerala Budget
The Kerala government's revised budget for 2026-27 increases funding for general education, focusing on infrastructure, sports, and menstrual hygiene initiatives. However, opposition members have criticized the budget for lacking vision and failing to address teacher welfare or digital education.
Why it matters
The budget reflects the state's priorities in social infrastructure and highlights the ongoing political debate regarding the quality and direction of public education in Kerala.
The Revised Budget presented by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan in the Kerala Assembly on Friday has enhanced the outlay for general education for the 2026-27 financial year, allocating ₹1,477.57 crore. An amount of ₹1,032.28 crore has been earmarked for further improving the quality and academic standards of school education.
The article balances the government's announcements with the opposition's criticisms, maintaining a neutral reporting stance.
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