Kerala Cabinet forms sub-committee to study PM SHRI implementation; CM says ‘forced to’ continue with scheme
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Summary
Satheesan says Kerala government is forced to continue with controversial project as previous LDF government had ‘already entered into an agreement’ and ‘received money’ from Centre
Key Facts
Type Scheme
Source The Hindu - National
Published Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right