Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday said the Budget presented by Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal was a vital step towards a modern Kerala.
He said the fiscal plan paved the way for Kerala to emerge as a knowledge economy. Despite the Centre’s hostility, Mr. Vijayan said, the State had not cut back on social welfare schemes.
Mr. Vijayan said the Budget articulates the government’s aim of developing Kerala anew while overcoming the challenges and adversities it faces.
