Kerala Budget 2026: ₹1,182 crore allocated for roads, bridges and highway development
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Why in news
The Kerala Government announced the Budget 2026, allocating ₹1,182.43 crore to the Public Works Department for road and bridge infrastructure development.
Background
The Kerala Budget 2026 allocates ₹1,182.43 crore for road infrastructure, including a feasibility study for a tunnel road from Kattappana to Theni. It further earmarks ₹300.50 crore for Main District Roads (MDR) and ₹165 crore for NABARD-funded road projects.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact₹1,182.43 crore: Total allocation to the Public Works Department for road infrastructure in Kerala Budget 2026
- Fact₹300.50 crore: Specific allocation for designing and overlaying Main District Roads (MDR)
- Fact₹165 crore: Allocation for NABARD-funded road construction and maintenance
- PlaceKattappana to Theni: Proposed route for a tunnel road feasibility study
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of rural and district road infrastructure in enhancing regional connectivity and socio-economic development in states like Kerala.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Logistical efficiency: Improving connectivity between highland regions (Kattappana) and neighboring districts (Theni)
- Fiscal federalism: Role of NABARD funding in augmenting state-level infrastructure projects
- Connectivity-led growth: Impact of upgraded Main District Roads (MDR) on agricultural supply chains
Keywords: Infrastructure development · Regional connectivity · Public Works Department · Fiscal allocation · NABARD funding
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