Summary:
The budget for the next fiscal focuses to equip the district to meet any natural calamities,” said Muthalib.The budget also allocated Rs 30 lakh for reviving handloom sector in Chendamangalam Mapping will cover all the coastal areas and riversides in the district,” said Muthalib.Public works sector got the highest allocation in the budget (Rs 60.52 crore). Last year, Rs 51.52 crore was allocated in the budget for the same. The amount will also be used for carrying out annual maintenance of bridges and roads, which come under the panchayat. The mapping will include details such as areas prone to floods and expected rise in water level in case of natural calamities..