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Economics6h 17m ago

The UDF government's maiden Budget outlined an ambitious roadmap to transform Kerala into a hub for higher education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment, including the Kerala Knowledge Valley project.

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Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram

Who
UDF government, Chief Minister and Finance Minister V D Satheesan
What
The UDF government's maiden Budget outlined an ambitious roadmap to transform Kerala into a hub for higher education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment, including the Kerala Knowledge Valley project.
When
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:21:50 GMT · 6h 17m ago
Where
Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram ·
Why
The budget aims to position Kerala as a knowledge economy driven by education, technology, innovation, and global investment.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The budget proposes attracting foreign universities, supporting the space sector, establishing 10,000 MSMEs, and creating an Invest Kerala Cell to boost educational opportunities, employment, and investment within the state.

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