Telangana State Government Presents Budget: Key Highlights and Allocations

Hyderabad: The Telangana state government has presented its budget for the upcoming fiscal year in the Legislative Assembly. Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Bhatti Vikramarka introduced the comprehensive bill, detailing a total budget of ₹2,91,159 crores.

In his budget speech, Minister Bhatti Vikramarka outlined the major financial elements:

• Capital Expenditure: ₹33,487 crore
• Tax Revenue: ₹1,38,181.26 crore
• Non-Tax Revenue: ₹35,208.44 crore
• Share of Central Taxes: ₹26,216.28 crore
• Central Grants: ₹21,636.15 crore
• Proposed Loans: ₹57,112 crore

He announced the revival of Nizam Sugar as part of the state’s economic plans.

Key Figures of the State Budget

• Estimated Fiscal Deficit: ₹49,255.41 crores
• Primary Deficit Estimate: ₹31,525.63 crore
• Revenue Surplus Estimate: ₹297.42 crores

Sector-Wise Allocations

• Agriculture: ₹72,659 crores
• Horticulture Department: ₹737 crores
• Animal Husbandry Department: ₹1,980 crores
• ₹500 Gas Cylinder Scheme: ₹723 crores
• Grihajyoti: ₹2,418 crores

The budget reflects the government's commitment to various sectors, including agriculture, horticulture, and animal husbandry, while also focusing on welfare schemes like the ₹500 gas cylinder initiative and the Grihajyoti program.