Kerala Budget: Budget promises zero-tolerance on crimes against women and children, provides thrust for fight against drug abuse and proliferation (opens original article in a new tab)

Kerala's 2026-27 budget focuses on zero-tolerance for crimes against women and children, allocates ₹10 crore for anti-drug operations, and includes measures for anti-drug enforcement and improved safety mechanisms.

• Kerala Budget 2026-27 includes ₹10 crore for anti-drug enforcement 'Operation Toofan'
• Zero-tolerance approach to crimes against women and children with new police stations and anti-drug operations
• Anti-drug measures include drug-free campuses, dark-web monitoring, and collaboration with educational institutions