The Union Budget presented on Tuesday offers a mixed bag for Kerala, even as it left the State disappointed on many counts as many of its expectations have not been met.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal have criticised the Budget stating that it had failed to meet the expectations of the people.
The State's demands for an AIIMS-model medical institute and support for the ambitious SilverLine semi high-speed rail project also remain unaddressed in the budget. The State had sought sector-specific packages for giving a fillip to sectors such as agriculture and MSME and a special package for NRI returnees.