Kerala Budget charts plan to make State a leading ‘unified Port City’ (opens original article in a new tab)

Kerala's Revised Budget 2026-27 aims to establish the state as a major maritime and logistics hub through port development, infrastructure projects, and aviation initiatives.

• Kerala Budget 2026-27 outlines plans to transform the state into a leading maritime and logistics hub
• Mission Samudra initiative with ₹400 crore allocation focuses on port city development and infrastructure projects
• Manufacturing zones, green bunkering services, and shipbuilding hubs will be established near Vizhinjam and Kochi ports
• Kerala will develop as an aviation and logistics hub with four international airports and ₹200 crore allocated for MRO sector