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Urbanisation Policy Framework
February 20 , 2026
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- Kerala became the first State in India to approve a comprehensive Urban Policy.
- The State Cabinet approved the draft policy prepared by the Local Self-Government Department, which was announced in the 2023–24 State Budget.
- The Kerala Urban Policy Commission, formed in December 2023, submitted its report to the Chief Minister in March 2025.
- The policy will guide urban development in Kerala for the next 25 years, keeping in mind climate change and environmental concerns.
- According to the commission, about 80% of Kerala is expected to be urbanised by 2050.
- The policy is based on 10 pillars and promotes public, private and people’s partnership for future development.
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