Thiruvananthapuram, Jan. 29 -- Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal on Thursday said the state budget presented earlier in the day focuses on the development, including new technologies, advances in the industrial sector, and agriculture.

He said there is a special focus on older adults, followed by workers in the unorganised sector.

"The budget focuses on developing Kerala, including the traditional sector, new technologies, advanced industrial sectors, and agriculture. There is then a special emphasis on older adults. Then, common workers in the unorganised sector have their interests protected. This way, it covers all areas and the government employees eligible for service benefits, which are also available through other trusts," he ...