The Telangana government has unveiled its Budget 2025-26, with a record outlay of over ₹3 lakh crore, focusing on infrastructure, welfare, and economic development. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, who also holds the finance portfolio, presented the budget, highlighting key allocations aimed at job creation, social welfare, education, and healthcare.
The budget signals the government’s intent to balance growth with social responsibility, ensuring that both urban and rural Telangana benefit from its policies.
Key Highlights: Where is the Money Going?
- Agriculture & Irrigation: Major investments in the Kaleshwaram and Palamuru Rangareddy Lift Irrigation projects to secure water for farmers.
- Education: More funds for government schools, scholarships, and skill development programs to create a future-ready workforce.
- Healthcare: Strengthening government hospitals, expanding medical services, and upgrading rural healthcare facilities.
- Social Welfare: Continuation and enhancement of schemes for the elderly, economically weaker sections, and women empowerment initiatives.
- Infrastructure: Major push for urban development, better roads, and expansion of public transport to support Telangana’s fast-growing cities.
Government’s Vision: Growth with Stability
Presenting the budget, Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka emphasised that inclusive development is the government’s top priority. With a focus on reducing regional disparities, creating jobs, and boosting the state’s IT and industrial sectors, the government aims to build a strong economic foundation.
A significant part of the budget also targets digital infrastructure and smart city projects, ensuring that Telangana remains a leader in innovation and technology.
What Lies Ahead?
The budget outlines a strategy to boost revenue without imposing additional tax burdens. However, its success will depend on effective fund mobilisation and execution. Experts believe that while the vision is ambitious, its real impact will be seen in the coming months as policies take shape on the ground.
Telangana’s Budget 2025-26 is a roadmap for the state’s future, balancing ambition with fiscal responsibility. Now, all eyes are on how effectively these plans turn into reality.
