Kerala has outlined a wide-ranging set of demands from the Centre, highlighting revenue stress and the need for targeted support. The state says over ₹17,000 crore has been cut from its borrowing space this year, while GST rationalization has led to a sharp drop in revenues, warranting a compensation mechanism. Kerala has also sought higher price support for rubber farmers, who account for nearly 90–95% of India’s rubber production, and has asked for an increase in the announced ₹200 per kg support to ₹250. Demands also include support for paddy farmers, new railway lines, an AIIMS, and funding for the Vizhinjam port area, which remains fully government-funded. The state has stressed that economic contraction must be avoided and growth should reach workers like Anganwadi and ASHA staff.