THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Governor Arif Mohammad Khan in his policy address speech in the assembly criticised the central government. The Centre is not accepting the demand to raise the borrowing limit of the state. This is not suitable with federalism and the central policies in the co-operative sector is a cause of concern, he said in his speech.

The state went through a severe financial crisis last year. In the meantime, was able to defend the pandemic. Was able to contain the fatality rate. The governor said the state in the process of overcoming the financial crisis.

Retaining the growth rate creates a major challenge. The economy is targeting 6.6 per cent growth in the current financial year. However, the second wave of Covid is adversely affecting growth. The governor also feared a decline in revenue.

People’s welfare activities will continue. The projects started during the previous government will be taken forward in a better way. It aims at the upliftment of the lower level. Importance will be given to women's equality. The policy address of the second Pinarayi government said the what asserted in the election manifesto will be implemented.