NationalMonday, 20 July 2026·The Hindu - National
Kerala’s CEMS 2026-27: 33 schemes from 8 departments for real-time monitoring
Kerala will subject 33 schemes from 8 departments to CEMS in 2026-27 for real-time evaluation and reporting.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In the 2026-27 fiscal year, the Kerala government decided to subject 33 schemes from 8 departments to the Concurrent Evaluation and Monitoring of Schemes (CEMS) for real-time tracking of implementation.
Key specifics
- CEMS will cover 33 schemes in 2026-27.
- The 8 departments include Higher Education, Health and Family Welfare, Public Works, Fisheries, Women and Child Development, Transport, Tourism and Cultural Affairs.
- Four schemes each will be selected from 7 departments, while 5 schemes will come from Cultural Affairs.
- Monthly progress reports must be submitted by the 10th of every month.
- CEMS reports are laid in the Kerala State Legislative Assembly and focus on targets, allocations and expenditures.
Exam lens
Question type: Governance and scheme monitoring; remember CEMS, 33 schemes, 8 departments, monthly reports by the 10th, and the Kerala Assembly. TNPSC may ask how CEMS differs from performance budgeting and which departments are included.