Kannur and Kollam District Panchayats Announce 2026-27 Budgets Emphasizing Education, Agriculture, and Health

The 2026-27 budgets of Kannur and Kollam district panchayats prioritize education, agriculture, and health. Kannur allocates 35 crore for education infrastructure, digital tools, and sports, alongside 14 crore for agriculture and 11.16 crore for health, including hospital development. Kollam focuses on sustainable infrastructure and agriculture with projects like 'Cashew Delight' and 'Kathirmani,' investing in agro-tourism and animal conflict mitigation. Health initiatives in Kollam emphasize maternal and child care, stray animal control, and portable animal birth control centers.