Telangana Government presents Rs. 3.04 lakh crore budget for 2025-26
Hyderabad: The Telangana Government has unveiled a ₹3,04,965 crore budget for the financial year 2025-26, marking the first time the state's budget has crossed the ₹3 lakh crore mark since its formation. The budget includes ₹2,26,982 crore for revenue expenditure and ₹36,504 crore for capital expenditure.
Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu presented the Congress government's second full-term budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. The Finance Minister handed over the budget documents to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy Anumula at the state Assembly. Several ministers, including Konda Surekha and Sridhar Babu, were also present.
Before heading to the Assembly to present the budget, Bhatti Vikramarka offered prayers at a temple within Praja Bhavan, holding the budget documents.
Key Allocations in the Budget:
• ₹40,232 crore – Scheduled Castes Welfare
• ₹31,605 crore – Panchayati Raj & Rural Development
• ₹24,439 crore – Agriculture
• ₹23,373 crore – Irrigation
• ₹23,108 crore – Education
• ₹21,221 crore – Energy
• ₹17,677 crore – Municipal Administration
• ₹17,169 crore – Scheduled Tribes Welfare
• ₹12,393 crore – Health
• ₹11,405 crore – Backward Classes Welfare
• ₹5,907 crore – Roads & Buildings
• ₹5,734 crore – Civil Supplies
• ₹3,591 crore – Minority Welfare
• ₹3,527 crore – Industries
• ₹2,862 crore – Women and Child Welfare
• ₹1,674 crore – Animal Husbandry
• ₹1,023 crore – Forests & Environment
• ₹900 crore – Youth Services
• ₹775 crore – Tourism
• ₹774 crore – Information Technology
• ₹465 crore – Sports
• ₹371 crore – Handlooms
• ₹190 crore – Endowments Department
• ₹10,188 crore – Home Department
In his address at the Assembly, Bhatti Vikramarka highlighted the state's journey toward progress despite facing numerous challenges over the past decade. He stated, "Our goal is to build a Telangana marked by prosperity, inclusivity, and sustainable growth."
He highlighted that the budget is not just about financial allocations, but a roadmap for equitable development, economic stability, and social justice. "The success of these initiatives will depend on the cooperation and support of everyone," he added. "This budget is designed for the equitable distribution of resources to all segments of society, aiming to create a system free from inequalities."