Kerala forms panel to assess state’s finances
Kerala's UDF government has established an expert committee to evaluate the state's finances and create a white paper within ten days. The committee, led by former State Planning Board vice-chairperson KR Jyothilal, aims to identify new revenue sources and fulfill election commitments. Chief Minister VD Satheesan emphasized the need to assess current liabilities and address revenue shortfalls inherited from the previous administration.
- ▪The UDF government formed the committee a day after being sworn into office.
- ▪The white paper will assist in implementing election promises such as increased social welfare pensions.
- ▪The committee will also analyze the financial management under the previous LDF regime.
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Kerala forms panel to assess state’s financesKerala's UDF government formed an expert committee to assess finances and prepare a white paper within 10 days to boost revenues and fulfill election promises.Published on: May 20, 2026 7:24 AM ISTBy Vishnu Varma, ThiruvananthapuramShare viaCopy link A day after being sworn into office, the UDF government in Kerala on Tuesday formed an expert committee to study the state’s finances and prepare a white paper within 10 days.VD SatheesanChief minister VD Satheesan chaired the first meeting of the special committee on Tuesday, said an official familiar with the matter.
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