Amid UDF-LDF spat over Kerala finances, govt reminds departments of need for ‘austerity’ in Budget estimates
The Kerala Finance Department has instructed government departments to adopt austerity measures while preparing the 2027-28 State Budget due to ongoing financial constraints. This directive follows a period of intense political debate between the ruling UDF and opposition LDF regarding the state's fiscal health and revenue management.
Amid the spat between the ruling Congress-led UDF government and the Opposition CPI(M)-led LDF over Kerala’s financial health, the State Finance Department has repeated its annual reminder to government departments to keep in mind the need for “austerity” when preparing the estimates for the next State Budget for the 2027-28 fiscal.
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