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Research Paper | Economics | Volume 14 Issue 12, December 2025 | Pages: 2455 - 2459 | India
An Economic Analysis of Kerala's Budget History
Abstract: The budget is a tool that the government employs to control the whole economy. Budgetary allotments are always in accordance with the socioeconomic priorities of the government. Budget analysis would provide insight into many government initiatives, particularly those related to education and health. Each allocation has a unique impact on individuals. The impact of budgets varies by gender, class, and community. To ascertain whether or not they are in line with these priorities, it is necessary to examine current plans, initiatives, and policies. Secondary data is utilised to comprehend the pattern and trend of budgetary allocations. Budgetary records from 1957-1958 to 2025-2026 are examined. To determine each head's share of the overall budgetary allotments, the budget document and grant demand are reviewed. By dividing each head's allocation by the overall budgetary allocation, the percentage allotted to each head is determined. The allocations are determined using budget estimations. Although the distribution pattern remained mostly constant, the allocation trend is decreasing. This downward trend is seen in the top four allocation categories: health, education, salary and assignment, and pension and miscellaneous. The only area where the opposite trend was noticeable was in the allocation to social security and welfare.
Keywords: Budgetary allocations, Education, Health, social security, welfare
How to Cite?: Dr. Nishanthi P.U, "An Economic Analysis of Kerala's Budget History", Volume 14 Issue 12, December 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 2455-2459, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251226093405, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251226093405