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NEW DELHI: The Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced central assistance to Kerala's IIT, IIM and NIT as well as for the flood relief. An amount of Rs 450 crore has been sanctioned in the budget for the constriction works in flood relief. Although Rs 1957.05 crore was allotted to the Kochi Metro last year for the 11.5 km line to Kakkanad, no amount was set aside this year.

Amount allocated to Central Institutions in Kerala (Budget allocation for the year 2021-22 in brackets)