Thiruvananthapuram, June 19 -- Keralam Chief Minister and Finance Minister VD Satheesan on Friday presented the first State Budget of the UDF government for the financial year 2026-27, outlining a five-year roadmap for creating "New Era Keralam" through reforms in health and education, employment generation, social welfare, and modern infrastructure development.

"This revised budget of the UDF government will serve as the roadmap for the welfare schemes to be implemented in the state over the next five years. The UDF government came to power with a clear and decisive public mandate," Satheesan said.

He said the Budget reflects the UDF government's vision of addressing these challenges through reforms, technology, and investments in soci...