Kozhikode and Kochi Corporations Present 2026-27 Budgets with Focus on Infrastructure and Waste Management

The Kozhikode Corporation's 2026-27 Budget prioritizes waste management, environment, health, and infrastructure safety, allocating funds for demolition of unsafe structures and waste treatment projects. Meanwhile, Kochi Corporation approved its Budget amid an Opposition boycott, with concerns over a potential deficit due to ambitious project announcements and high property tax targets. The Mayor highlighted foreign-funded projects not reflected in estimates, while the Opposition questioned the Budget's viability and transparency.