Providing employment to 5,000 women and setting up of ‘She Fitness Centres’ are some of the significant announcements in the Ernakulam district panchayat Budget presented on Friday (February 27).
Presiding over the Budget presentation, district panchayat president K.G. Radhakrishnan said the job portal designed to provide employment to around 5,000 women in the district was the most notable announcement in the Budget.
District panchayat vice-president Sinta Jacob presented the budget which envisages a revenue of ₹177,88,20,344 and an expenditure of ₹163,13,02,500.
Agriculture
The Budget envisages the comprehensive development of the agricultural sector with an allocation of ₹18 crore. The potential of farm tourism and aqua tourism will be explored through the renovation of agricultural farms. Special emphasis has also been given to the development of dairy and fisheries sectors. A ‘high-tech agriculture vision’ is being put forward.
