Kerala’s UDF govt forms expert panel to prepare White Paper on State finances
The Congress-led UDF government in Kerala has formed a special committee to create a White Paper on the state's financial status. This decision was made during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan. The committee aims to clarify the state's financial health and inform future policy decisions.
- ▪The committee will be led by former Cabinet Secretary K.M. Chandrasekhar.
- ▪Additional Chief Secretary (Finance) K.R. Jyothilal will serve as the convener.
- ▪The panel includes economist Narayana and CDS director C. Veeramani as members.
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The Congress-led UDF government on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) announced the formation of a special committee to prepare a White Paper on Kerala's financial position, following the first UDF Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan.The decision was taken at a high-level meeting of senior Finance Department officials chaired by the Chief Minister. New Kerala Cabinet: UDF portfolio talks run into headwinds as allies grow restiveAccording to a CMO statement, the committee will be headed by former Cabinet Secretary K.M. Chandrasekhar. Additional Chief Secretary (Finance) K.R. Jyothilal has been appointed as the convener.The panel will also include economist Narayana and Centre for Development Studies (CDS) director C.
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