Program organized jointly by Department of Journalism and Department of Economics of Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram. One of the most striking aspects of the budget is the clear policy shift towards enabling greater participation of the private sector in Kerala's development journey. The emphasis on emerging growth drivers such as the Space Economy, Blue Economy, Global Skill Watch Tower, NRI Investment Trust, and other innovation-oriented initiatives reflects a forward-looking approach to addressing the evolving opportunities and challenges of the Kerala economy.