CBS LINE Volume 3(10) CBS Students Hold Exclusive Interview with Kerala’s Finance Minister At the Vision 2031 conference organized by the Department of Finance, Government of Kerala , students from the Centre for Budget Studies (CBS) had the opportunity to engage directly with Hon. Finance Minister Shri K.N. Balagopal in a special interview granted upon the request of the CBS delegation. The discussion focused on Kerala’s fiscal priorities and its long-term development vision. CBS Students with Hon. Finance Minister Shri K.N. Balagopal The CBS students asked: “Given that the state has reached an advanced welfare stage, should the government focus more on revenue generation or on restructuring expenditure to ensure long-term fiscal stability?” In his response, Hon. Finance Minister Shri K.N. Balagopal remarked “In the current context, the government sho...
CBS ThinkX Series; Economics through Models and Methods October 2026 The Centre for Budget Studies, CUSAT, had the pleasure of hosting an insightful session under the CBS ThinkX Series on “Economics through Models and Methods” on 29 October 2026. We were delighted to welcome Dr. Hari Kurup K K, Advisor, 7th State Finance Commission, Government of Kerala, who shared valuable insights into the role of economic models and methods in understanding complex economic issues and informing public policy. The session offered students an opportunity to explore the practical applications of economic theories and analytical methods, bridging the gap between academic concepts and real-world economic decision-making. CBS Career Talk: Exploring Career Opportunities in Securities Markets October 2026 The Centre for Budget Studies, CUSAT and Cochin University of Science and Technology had the pleasure of host...
CBS LINE Volume 4(7) Livelihood Dynamics and Market Realities of Women-Led Seafood Micro-Enterprises in Coastal Kerala Ameena A Research Scholar Centre for Budget Studies, CUSAT I happened to explore the coastal areas of Kochi, Alappuzha, and Kollam in Kerala to interact with women-led micro seafood enterprises. The aim was to understand their products, marketing practices, business ideas and how these products are sold to the market. The conversations with these women were unique, meaningful, and inspiring. Each interaction revealed a different perspective on their life, work, and entrepreneurship. I realized that most of the women thought very differently from what I had initially expected. Rather than dreaming of building large businesses or expanding into competitive markets, they had been seeking simple ways to earn a modest income to meet their daily household needs. Through these conversations, I understood that long-term business ambitions had not driven their...
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