Budget Presentation by Bhatti Vikramarka
- Bhatti Vikramarka presented the annual budget of Telangana in the Legislative Assembly. The total budget outlay stands at ₹3,24,234 crore.
- He stated that the government aims to ensure social and economic justice for all citizens. He also said that governance follows the principles of B. R. Ambedkar.
- Uttam Kumar Reddy presented the budget in the Legislative Council.
Overall Budget Structure
- The total budget will spend ₹3,24,234 crore.
- The budget will spend ₹2,34,406 crore for revenue expenses.
- The budget will spend ₹47,267 crore for capital expenses.
- The budget will require loans of ₹73,383 crore.
- Major Welfare and Policy Announcements Social Security and Insurance
- The life insurance program will provide ₹5 lakh coverage to 1.15 crore families.
- The Indiramma Family Life Insurance Scheme received a budget of ₹4,000 crore.
- The scheme will begin its implementation activities on June 2.
Education and Youth Support
- The mid-day meal program now provides meals to Intermediate students.
- The monthly scholarship program provides students in ITIs and ATCs with ₹2,000.
- The Young India Schools program received a budget of ₹5,000 crore.
- The total amount allocated for scholarships reaches ₹4,343 crore.
- Osmania University received a budget of ₹1,000 crore.
Health and Employee Benefits
- The government provides a cashless health scheme to its employees and pensioners.
- Every employee will receive a digital health card.
- The Rajiv Aarogyasri program received a budget of ₹1,143 crore.
Department-wise Allocations
Key Sectors
- The government allocated ₹23,179 crore to support agricultural activities.
- The government allocated ₹21,285 crore to support energy-related activities.
- The government allocated ₹26,674 crore to support educational institutions.
- The government allocated ₹13,679 crore to support healthcare services.
Other Departments
- The government allocated ₹7,366 crore for civil supplies.
- The government allocated ₹1,529 crore for animal husbandry services.
- The government allocated ₹998 crore for labor programs.
- The government allocated ₹3,143 crore for women and child welfare programs.
- The government allocated ₹1,224 crore to support tourism activities.
- Welfare Schemes and Community Support Social Welfare Allocations
- The government allocated ₹11,784 crore to support SC welfare programs.
- The government allocated ₹7,934 crore to support ST welfare programs.
- The government allocated ₹12,511 crore to support BC welfare programs.
- The government allocated ₹3,769 crore to support minority welfare programs.
Key Schemes
- The Kalyana Lakshmi Scheme has a budget of ₹3,683 crore.
- Cheyutha Scheme: ₹14,861 crore
- Rythu Bharosa: ₹18,000 crore
- Indiramma Houses: ₹5,500 crore
- Mahalakshmi Scheme: ₹4,305 crore
- Gruha Jyothi Scheme: ₹2,080 crore
- Mahalakshmi Gas Subsidy: ₹723 crore
Infrastructure and Development Projects
- Musi Riverfront Development: ₹1,500 crore
- Metro Rail Phase-2: ₹600 crore
- Bonus for agricultural produce: ₹3,500 crore
- Six Guarantees Implementation
The government allocated ₹50,713 crore for implementing the Six Guarantees. These schemes aim to improve welfare coverage and public services across the state.