February 9 , 2026
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- Kerala became the first Indian state to announce a dedicated Elderly Budget for FY27.
- The total allocation for the Elderly Budget is ₹46,236.52 crore, about 19.07% of the State Budget.
- Around 68% of the allocation is for pensions of retired government employees.
- The Elderly Budget combines spending on pensions, healthcare, social security, and welfare schemes for senior citizens.

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