₹20,000 crore COVID package, no taxes in Kerala Budget
The Hindu
₹1,000-crore allotted to provide free vaccination in the proposals presented in the Assembly
Giving thrust to ensure ‘health and food for all’ and avoiding taxation, a ₹20,000-crore package to tide over the crisis induced by the second wave of COVID-19, , ₹5,300-crore project for protecting the shoreline and upgrade of infrastructure, and ₹2,600-crore economy rejuvenation loan scheme, are the key features of the maiden Budget of the second Pinarayi Vijayan government. Presenting the ‘Revised budget for 2021-2022” in the Assembly on Friday, Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal said ₹2,800 crore would be provided for meeting health emergencies, ₹8,900 crore for providing money for those rendered jobless, and ₹8,300 crore for various loans and interest from the second COVD-19 package.More Related News
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