Kerala seeks Rs 24,000 cr special financial package from Centre

Kerala has requested a special financial package of Rs 24,000 crore from the Centre, including Rs 5,000 crore specifically for the development of the Vizhinjam Port region. Andhra Pradesh has sought Rs 15,000 crore for capital city Amravati and Rs 17,144.06 crore for various projects, including the Polavaram irrigation scheme.