Kerala's 2026-27 Budget Prioritizes Social Welfare: A Financial Boost for ASHA and Anganwadi Workers
Published on: Jan. 29, 2026, 10:04 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal presented the 2026-27 budget, prioritizing social welfare through increased allocations for social security pensions and higher honorariums for ASHA and Anganwadi workers. The budget also supports pre-primary teachers, literacy motivators, and cooking staff with wage hikes, alongside significant funding for women's safety initiatives.
