<h1>Kerala's Budget Set to Hit Two Trillion Rupees Amid Economic Hurdles; Welfare Projects Remain Unaffected Despite Criticism</h1> Kerala's Finance Minister announced that the state is on track to achieve a budget size of two trillion rupees, overcoming economic challenges and central government restrictions. The annual expenditure for 2024-25 exceeded Rs 1.75 lakh crore, with significant spending in March. The state's revenue is rising, with tax revenue expected to surpass Rs 84,000 crore. Despite financial constraints, welfare and development projects remain unaffected, with Rs 13,082 crore allocated for welfare pensions. Opposition leaders criticized the claims, comparing them to national economic goals.