Satheesan

Keralam’s capital spending lags as 80% of revenue goes to committed costs, says CM Satheesan

Keralam’s fiscal room is under strain, with Chief Minister Satheesan saying nearly 80% of the state’s revenue is being absorbed by committed expenditure such as salaries, pensions and interest payments. The disclosure underscores how limited discretionary spending has become, even as the state faces pressure to sustain development outlays and manage debt costs.