Kollam Corporation Budget presented; focus on tourism, transformative development projects
Kollam Corporation deputy mayor Karumalil Udhaya Sukumaran presents the Budget 2026-2027. | Photo Credit: C. Sureshkumar
Focusing on transformative development projects and tourism, deputy mayor Karumalil Udaya Sukumaran presented the Kollam Corporation Budget for the financial year 2026-27 here on Friday. The budget projects a surplus of ₹114.51 crore with a projected revenue of ₹1,384.51 crore and expenditure of ₹1,270 crore.
A key feature of the budget is the allocation of ₹100 crore to transform Kollam into a high-end tourism destination. The company aims to benefit from the wide potential of the city where history, culture and nature come together. Besides this, ₹2 crore has been allocated for conservation of heritage sites, including Tangasseri Fort and SMP Palace, while ₹50 lakh has been allocated for promotion of arts such as dance, drama and music.
The budget envisages a major leap in transportation and basic infrastructure. The road development will be integrated with the expansion of Kollam Port. Notably, to ease congestion in the heart of the city, the Budget proposes to demolish the existing Chinnakada flyover to make way for a modern elevated flyover from Kollam railway station to Kollam.taluk office. An amount of ₹25 lakh has been allocated for preparation of detailed project report (DPR). Additionally, ₹15 crore has been allocated for resurfacing of roads and widening of culverts in all districts.
Significant funds have been directed to sanitation and water security. Under the AMRUT scheme, ₹150 crore has been allocated for implementation of advanced vacuum technology at Kureepuzha Sewage Treatment Plant and ₹145 crore has been allocated for Njankadavu drinking water project to provide 24-hour water supply. The budget also introduces the concept of model roads of international standard maintained through public participation. While ₹5 crore has been allocated for a Belgian model slaughterhouse, ₹10 crore has been allocated for development of Allopathy, Ayurveda and Homeopathy centres.
Comprehensive plans for social welfare and public safety are also part of the Budget. While a total of ₹2 crore has been allocated for stray dog management and animal welfare, ₹10 crore has been allocated to the ‘Safe Kollam’ project through the Joint Street Light Management Cell. For the coastal community, a Fisherman’s Support Cell will be constituted with an outlay of ₹5 crore for various projects and ₹50 lakh will be allocated for branding the Valley’s famous seafood. Additionally, ₹30 crore has been allocated for housing under PMAY/LIFE schemes, ₹18 crore for the welfare of SC/ST communities and ₹15 crore for Kudumbashree start-ups, women’s wellness centers and women’s food parks.
It was published – 27 February 2026 20:18 IST
