GOVERNMENT OF TELANGANA PRESENTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2026-27

SPEECH OF BHATTI VIKRAMARKA MALLU DEPUTY CHIEF MINISTER AND FINANCE MINISTER GOVERNMENT OF TELANGANA PRESENTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2026-27 TO THE STATE LEGISLATURE ON 20TH MARCH, 2026

Hon’ble Speaker Sir.,
In this people’s government, which is guided by the
supreme objective of public welfare and the goal of State
development, I express my heartfelt gratitude to the people of
Telangana, the Government, and the Congress leadership for
giving me the opportunity, for the fourth consecutive time, to
present the Budget for the financial year 2026-27.
“The goal of governance is to provide social, economic and
political justice to every citizen.”
– Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

2. Following in the footsteps of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar,
   we are carrying forward our governance. We are not rulers; we
   are servants of the people. We consider the authority entrusted
   to us by the people as a responsibility, as our sole objective.
   With welfare and development as our guiding principles, we
   are taking the State forward on the path of progress.
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3. Recalling Mahatma Gandhi’s words that the best way to
   find ourselves is to lose ourselves in the service of others, we
   have, in these two years of governance, fulfilled the promises
   we made to the people and the hopes they placed in us to a
   satisfactory extent.
4. While rectifying the financial and systemic destruction
   caused by the previous government, and even as we continue
   to repay old debts and the interest on them, we have brought
   administration back on track. While maintaining fiscal
   discipline, we are making every possible effort to fulfil the
   promises made to the people.
5. Our goal is to place Telangana in the number one
   position in the country in terms of development. That is why
   we are working day and night. Within these two years alone,
   we have succeeded in bringing record-level investments to the
   State. A resolute person is never frightened by obstacles. He
   turns obstacles into opportunities and moves ahead. No matter
   how many hurdles arise in our march toward the goals we have
   chosen, we continue to move forward undeterred.
6. The money received from the people in the form of taxes
   is being spent again for their upliftment. We act as guardians
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   of every rupee. Through exemplary governance, we are making
   the State a model for the entire nation.
7. A stable political system, strong planning, foresight, and
   a firm determination to do good for the people are guiding us.
   Whatever the global situation may be, we have designed this
   Budget with the highest sincerity toward the people of
   Telangana and their welfare.
   A budget is not just about calculations and numbers; it
   is about people. A budget is an accounting of measures that
   can transform the conditions of people’s lives.
8. This Budget is a charter of resolve to fulfil the hopes and
   aspirations of the people of Telangana. We have designed it to
   reflect the comprehensive development of the State. We are
   governing in adherence to constitutional values and with
   transparency. We do not tell lies for applause. This government
   works on the foundation of facts.
9. It is not our nature to mislead people with deceptive
   words or to abuse those who question us. Whoever asks
   questions responsibly will receive a responsible answer from
   us. That is the sincerity we have toward the people and toward
   democracy.
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10. Despite facing many challenges and financial pressures,
    Telangana is moving rapidly on the path of development, like
    a phoenix rising again from the ashes. With the resolve of the
    people and the determination of the government, we are laying
    a strong foundation for the State’s economy. We proudly state
    that this Budget has been designed to lead Telangana toward
    sustainable development by giving priority to farmer welfare,
    women’s empowerment, employment opportunities for youth,
    quality education with skills, health, nutritious food for
    students, and infrastructure development.
11. Our Government has accorded high priority to the
    identity, culture, traditions, and festivals of Telangana. On the
    occasion of Telangana State Formation Day, our Government
    honoured poets, artists, and eminent personalities. We have
    declared “Jaya Jayahe Telangana,” written by Andesri, as the
    State Song. We have designed the statue of Telangana Talli in
    the form of a woman farmer-labourer, reflecting local
    traditions. We conducted the Medaram Sammakka-
    Saralamma Jatara, the largest tribal fair in Telangana, with
    great grandeur. We constructed the precincts of the sacred
    tribal platforms of the forest deities in stone, on the lines of
    historic structures. We also had the history of the Koya
    community engraved on the walls of that premises in the form
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    of symbols and images in an Adivasi style. We are presenting
    awards to Telugu films under the name of Telangana Gaddar
    Film Awards.
12. The Government has resolved to improve academic
    standards in our universities on the lines of Oxford and
    Stanford Universities. We are taking steps to develop Osmania
    University, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, and
    Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Women’s University into
    institutions of international standards. Our Government has
    given special focus to improving education, enhancing
    employment opportunities, and attracting investments.
    Hon’ble Chief Minister Sri Revanth Reddy Garu and Hon’ble
    Minister Sri Duddilla Sridhar Babu Garu personally visited
    Japan, Singapore, and Davos, met industrialists, impressed
    and convinced them, and as a result, we have attracted
    investments worth lakhs of crores of rupees during the last two
    years.
    State Financial Position:
13. In the financial year 2025–26, Telangana’s Gross State
    Domestic Product (GSDP), at current prices, is Rs.17,82,198
    crore (Rupees Seventeen Lakh Eighty-Two Thousand One
    Hundred and Ninety-Eight Crore). Compared to the previous
    year, the growth rate has been recorded at 10.7 per cent. During
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    the same period, the country’s GDP stood at Rs.3,57,13,886
    crore (Rupees Three Crore Fifty-Seven Lakh Thirteen
    Thousand Eight Hundred and Eighty-Six Crore), with a
    growth rate of 8 per cent. Telangana’s growth rate is 2.7 per
    cent higher than the national average growth rate. Likewise,
    the State’s GSDP accounts for 5.0 per cent of the national
    GDP, making Telangana a strong growth engine for the
    country.
14. Although India’s growth rate is slowing down, our
    State’s growth rate is showing better improvement. At current
    prices, the national GDP growth rate, which was 9.8 per cent
    in 2024–25, declined to 8 per cent by 2025–26. But during the
    same period, Telangana State’s GSDP growth rate increased
    from 10.6 per cent in 2024–25 to 10.7 per cent in 2025–26. This
    is evidence that the policies being implemented by our
    Government are moving in the right direction and are
    contributing to development.
    Per Capita Income:
15. The per capita income of the State has increased
    significantly. In the financial year 2025–26, at current prices,
    the State’s per capita income stood at Rs.4,18,931, with a
    growth rate of 10.2 per cent. The national per capita income
    stood at Rs.2,19,575, while the growth rate was only 6.9 per
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    cent. Compared to the national per capita income, Telangana’s
    per capita income is higher by Rs.1,99,356. That is, it is 1.9
    times higher.
    3 Trillion US Dollar Economy
    “Dream, dream, dream. Dreams transform into thoughts and
    thoughts result in action.”
    — Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
16. We have set for ourselves a great goal of transforming the
    economy, which is currently at 200 billion US dollars, into a 1
    trillion US dollar economy by 2034 and into a 3 trillion US
    dollar economy by 2047. To achieve this objective, we are
    preparing special sector-wise plans.
    Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS):
17. The previous Government did not properly utilise the
    funds under the Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) from
    2014 to 2023. Even the funds sanctioned by the Centre were
    not spent for the implementation of the respective schemes,
    and were diverted for other needs. As a result, the subsequent
    instalments due from the Centre were stopped, causing
    irreparable loss to Telangana.
18. Immediately after coming to power, our Government
    identified this situation and, during this financial year, released
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    nearly Rs.3,000 crore to the concerned departments towards all
    the pending funds under the Centrally Sponsored Schemes
    (CSS) from the financial year 2014-15 to 2023-24.
19. In the spirit of cooperative federalism, while maintaining
    cordial relations with the Central Government for the
    development of our State, the funds received by the State
    through Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) were Rs.4,826
    crore in 2021-22, whereas our Government has secured
    Rs.7,072 crore so far in this financial year. The State
    Government is sincerely striving to continue this momentum
    and secure still more funds.
    Debt Restructuring:
20. For any State, fiscal discipline is the foundation of
    development. Borrowings beyond revenue capacity call into
    question the very sustainability of the economy. Due to the
    excessive borrowings made beyond limits during the previous
    Government’s tenure, a severe burden was placed on the State
    economy. To correct this mistake, the loans of Rs.25,612 crore
    raised by the previous Government at high interest rates were
    restructured at lower interest rates. Further, the repayment
    period was extended, and the principal repayment tenure was
    lengthened to between 20 and 39 years. Through this debt
    restructuring, the amount payable from 2025-26 to 2031-32
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    was reduced from Rs.34,058 crore to Rs.11,915 crore. As a
    result, the State’s cash outflow has reduced by Rs.22,142 crore,
    providing liquidity relief.
21. We have restructured loans earlier taken by TUFIDC at
    an interest rate of 10.2 per cent amounting to Rs.172.02 crore,
    and loans taken by the Telangana Road Development
    Corporation at an interest rate of 9.7 per cent amounting to
    Rs.2,204.06 crore, at a reduced interest rate of 8.6 per cent.
22. Thus, in this financial year, we have converted high-
    interest loans of about Rs.27,988 crore into lower-interest
    loans.
    16th Finance Commission:
23. While we contribute thousands of crores of rupees every
    year to the Centre in the form of taxes, what we receive back
    through tax devolution from the Centre is, on average, 42 paise
    for every rupee we pay. Serious injustice has been continuing
    through this distribution to States that are controlling
    population, increasing their own revenues, and standing as the
    backbone of the national economy.
24. To rectify this historical imbalance, our Government
    forcefully presented its case before the 16th Finance
    Commission. As a result, our Government succeeded in
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    persuading it to consider not only factors such as population
    and income distance in the tax devolution formula, but also
    ‘State GSDP’ as a key parameter. Through this, Telangana’s
    share has been increased from 2.102 per cent to 2.174 per cent.
    Telangana Rising Global Summit
25. With the objective of developing Telangana into the
    future economic powerhouse of the country, we successfully
    organised the “Telangana Rising Global Summit–2025” on
    December 8 and 9 at Bharat Future City, Hyderabad. The
    Summit emerged as an important platform for attracting world-
    class investments in key sectors. Around 2,000 international
    delegates, investors, policymakers, economists, and
    technology experts from across the world participated in the
    Summit.
26. Nobel laureate economist Shri Abhijit Banerjee, social
    reformer Shri Kailash Satyarthi, former RBI Governors Shri
    Duvvuri Subbarao and Shri Raghuram Rajan, economist Shri
    Arvind Subramanian, former Prime Minister of the United
    Kingdom Shri Tony Blair, and World Economic Forum
    representative Shri Jeremy Jurgens were among the
    distinguished participants in the Summit. Likewise, prominent
    industrialists such as Shri Shantanu Narayen, Shri Anand
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    Mahindra, Shri Prem Watsa, and Shri Eric Schwaider from the
    industrial sector also participated.
27. On the occasion of this Summit, the Telangana Rising
    Vision–2047 document was officially released. This Vision
    document proposed the State’s long-term development strategy
    for achieving balanced and sustainable development based on
    the three regions: CURE, PURE, and RARE.
28. During the Summit, we concluded nearly 100 MoUs.
    Through these, investors expressed interest in making
    investments of about Rs.5,75,000 crore. The establishment of
    the SAFRAN-CFM international aircraft engine Maintenance,
    Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility centre in Hyderabad is a
    historic achievement of the Government.
29. Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Revanth Reddy Garu
    unveiled the “Next-Gen Life Sciences Policy 2026–2030” at
    Davos. The objective of this policy is to place Telangana
    among the top five life sciences clusters in the world by 2030 in
    AI research and development and advanced manufacturing
    sectors. So far, we have attracted investments of Rs.73,360
    crore in this sector. This will generate direct employment for
    one lakh people and indirect employment for two lakh fifty
    thousand people.
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30. Investments amounting to a total of Rs.1,03,500 crore
    will come from Singapore-based AGIDC, Vietnam-based Vin
    Group, and JCK Infra Projects Limited.
    Innovative Policy Decisions:
31. To achieve planned development and to make the people
    inheritors of that development, we have identified the State, in
    a manner not seen anywhere else internationally, into three
    major regions namely CURE, PURE, and RARE.
32. We are developing the State by giving priority to the
    service sector in CURE, the manufacturing sector in PURE,
    and agriculture and allied sectors in RARE.
    CURE (Core Urban Region Economy):
33. Within the Hyderabad Outer Ring Road (ORR), in the
    CURE region, we have decided to develop technology,
    artificial intelligence, global capability centres, research,
    development startups, financial services institutions, and other
    service sectors as a high-value services hub. The urban
    population in Telangana is likely to reach 53.8 per cent by
34. In this context, we are taking all necessary steps to make
    the CURE region pollution-free (net zero). Under the HILT
    Policy (Hyderabad Industrial Lands Transformation Policy),
    we are taking action to shift polluting industries outside the
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    ORR and to ban the use of single-use plastic. The existing
    petrol/diesel autos within the CURE limits will be converted
    into electric vehicles through retrofitting at Government cost.
    PURE (Peri-Urban Region Economy):
35. We have set a goal to develop the area between the Outer
    Ring Road (ORR) and the Regional Ring Road (RRR) as a
    manufacturing hub. We will take steps to establish
    manufacturing industries, MSME clusters, logistics hubs, and
    industrial parks in this region. This will lead to large-scale
    employment generation in particular. This region is going to
    become the manufacturing engine of Telangana’s economy.
    RARE (Rural Agri Region Economy):
36. We are developing the areas beyond the Regional Ring
    Road into an agriculture value-added economy. In this, we are
    giving special emphasis to food processing industries, value-
    based agriculture, and eco-tourism. Through this, rural
    incomes will increase and balanced regional development will
    become possible.
    GHMC Reorganisation:
37. The Government is taking several measures for the
    development of Hyderabad. By merging 20 municipalities and
    7 corporations located within and beyond the Outer Ring
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    Road, the Government has reorganised the GHMC area for
    administrative convenience. In the direction of achieving
    inclusive and equitable development in the city, our
    Government has divided GHMC into three municipal
    corporations, namely Greater Hyderabad, Cyberabad, and
    Malkajgiri, with new divisions and blocks. Along with several
    governance reforms, efficient officers have been appointed for
    planned development.
38. Through this reorganisation, decentralisation of
    administration, increased local accountability, infrastructure
    development, and faster services to citizens will be made
    possible. Along with these three municipal corporations, we
    have decided to bring an appropriate legal amendment to
    establish an institution that will coordinate all agencies such as
    the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water organisation and
    HYDRA. So far, in the list of rapidly developing global cities
    across the world, only cities like Delhi and Mumbai from our
    country have been in the top ten. Now, Hyderabad too is going
    to join that list.
    Reorganization of Police Commissionerates:
39. In order to strengthen the efficiency of the policing
    system in the Hyderabad Metropolitan Region, we have
    reorganized the jurisdiction of the police system in this region
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    into four Commissionerates: Hyderabad, Cyberabad,
    Malkajgiri, and Future City.
    Bharat Future City:
40. Hyderabad enjoys worldwide recognition as a great
    historic city. From the era of the Qutb Shahis to the Nizam
    rulers, and in modern times with marvels like HITEC City, the
    Outer Ring Road, and Shamshabad Airport, this city has
    continued to develop. Today, under the visionary leadership of
    Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri A. Revanth Reddy Garu,
    Telangana is taking another historic step, namely the
    establishment of “Bharat Future City” over 30,000 acres. With
    the construction of radial roads, a greenfield national highway
    directly connecting Future City to Machilipatnam Port in
    Andhra Pradesh, underground power systems, and eco-
    friendly smart grids, this city will stand as a model of
    sustainable development.
41. We have established a Skill University here to create a
    skilled workforce in accordance with international standards.
    Once the construction of this Future City is completed, this city
    will stand alongside international cities and emerge as an
    international tourist centre.
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    Recruitment to Jobs:
42. The people’s Government has given utmost priority to
    filling up jobs, which was one of the most important
    aspirations of the Telangana movement. The previous
    Government played with the lives of the unemployed. It failed
    to conduct the prestigious Group-I and Group-II examinations
    through TGPSC efficiently, and with the leakage of question
    papers, the constitutional body TGPSC became a laughing
    stock. Owing to the negligence of the previous Government,
    many unemployed persons lost their lives. As soon as this
    Government came to power, it reorganised TGPSC on the
    lines of UPSC, recognised the aspirations of the unemployed,
    and so far appointment orders have been issued to 67,763
    unemployed persons.
43. To support the weaker sections of Telangana State and to
    stand by students preparing for competitive examinations with
    the goal of succeeding in Civil Services, the Government is
    implementing the Rajiv Civils Abhayahastam Scheme.
    Through this scheme, this year, Singareni Collieries Company
    Limited, a public sector undertaking, provided financial
    assistance of Rs.1 lakh each from its CSR funds to 202
    candidates who appeared for the Civil Services Main
    Examination. Among those who received this support, 51
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    candidates were selected for interviews. We provided them
    with an additional financial assistance of Rs.1 lakh. Among
    them, 20 candidates secured good ranks in the UPSC Civil
    Services results, proving the talent of Telangana youth.
    Indiramma Family Life Insurance Scheme:
44. The Government is taking steps and providing facilities
    in such a way that being born in Telangana and living here
    becomes a blessing. This Government ensures security to every
    family in the State.
45. If the earning member of a family passes away suddenly,
    the mental agony suffered by that family is one thing, and the
    financial disaster they face is another. A single incident can
    bring that family onto the streets. It is the resolve of our
    Government that no child of Telangana should have to live
    with such fear and insecurity. In this Budget, we are launching
    a great life insurance scheme of an unprecedented nature, in a
    manner not possible even in any developed country in the
    world.
46. Irrespective of social divisions, without discrimination
    between poor, middle class, or rich, we are newly introducing
    the “Indiramma Family Life Insurance Scheme” from June 2,
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    2026, to provide life insurance of Rs.5 lakh to each of the 1
    crore 15 lakh families in the State.
    Prajavani:
47. The ‘Prajavani’ programme, set up to resolve people’s
    grievances quickly and to increase transparency and
    accountability in administration, is continuing successfully.
    We have provided an opportunity for people to directly submit
    their petitions at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Praja Bhavan in
    Hyderabad.
    Praja Palana – Pragati Pranalika:
48. With the resolve to bring the welfare schemes being
    implemented by the Government and the development
    programmes being undertaken closer to the people, the
    Government has designed a 99-day programme in the State
    under the name Praja Palana–Pragati Pranalika.
49. This programme will continue from March 6, 2026 to
    June 12, 2026. At the village, mandal, constituency, district,
    and State levels, this programme comprising ten themes such
    as cleanliness and file clearance, health, road safety, welfare,
    child safety, say no to drugs, farmer welfare–agriculture,
    education, youth–sports, women, and environment is being
    implemented with the participation of public representatives,
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    district officials, self-help group women, and civil society
    organisations.
    Bhu Bharati Act:
50. Farmers faced unfamiliar hardships because of Dharani,
    which was brought in with great fanfare by the previous
    Government. For a permanent solution to these land-related
    problems, the Government implemented the Telangana Bhu
    Bharati Act, 2025. Under this Act, along with a special
    ‘Bhudhar’ land identification system, an AI-based ‘Bhu Mitra’
    chatbot has been introduced. To strengthen land
    administration at the village level, we have appointed 8,900
    personnel, including 5,010 Village Administrative Officers. In
    addition, 5,520 licensed surveyors are rendering their services.
    This year, 3,76,000 new Pattadar Passbooks were issued. As
    part of the implementation of the Bhu Bharati Act, registration,
    revenue, and survey services have been brought onto a single
    platform. This has made it possible to provide quick solutions
    to the problems of farmers.
    Census – 2027
51. Intensive preparations are underway to conduct the
    Census, which is the foundation for democratic processes such
    as delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly constituencies,
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    constitution of panchayats and urban local bodies, and
    implementation of reservations, through a digital mode. This
    is the first Census to be conducted after the formation of
    Telangana State. It includes the Self Enumeration method and
    the caste enumeration component.
52. The first phase of the Census will be conducted from May
    11, 2026 to June 9, 2026. The Self Enumeration process will
    continue from April 26, 2026 to May 10, 2026. The second
    phase will be conducted nationwide from February 9, 2027 to
    February 28, 2027. Thereafter, March 1, 2027 will be taken as
    the reference date.
    Abhaya Hastham:
53. Keeping in view the aspirations of the people, this
    people’s Government is implementing public welfare schemes
    under the name Abhaya Hastham. Schemes such as
    Mahalakshmi, Gruhajyothi, Indiramma Houses, and Mahila
    Shakti Mission are bringing light into the lives of the poor in a
    manner beneficial to those who do not even have minimum
    facilities.
    Mahalakshmi Scheme:
54. The first promise we implemented immediately after
    coming to power was free bus travel. Under this scheme, 34
    lakh 37 thousand women and girls in the State are travelling
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    free in RTC buses every day. So far, women in the State have
    availed 269 crore 68 lakh free journeys under this scheme,
    thereby saving nearly Rs.9,222 crore.
    Gas Cylinder at Rs.500:
55. To relieve women from the burden of cooking gas
    cylinders, the Government has launched a scheme to supply
    gas cylinders at just Rs.500. Under this scheme, 42 lakh 90
    thousand families in the State have benefited. Through this
    scheme, women have saved about Rs.752 crore.
    Gruhajyothi:
56. Under the Gruhajyothi scheme, we are providing free
    electricity up to 200 units to about 53 lakh 9 thousand poor and
    middle-class families. So far, 10 crore 97 lakh zero-bills have
    been issued under this scheme. Under this subsidy, the
    Government has paid Rs.3,900 crore 54 lakh to the power
    utilities.
    Cheyutha:
57. We are sanctioning 2 lakh new pensions to those eligible
    under the Cheyutha scheme.
    Mahila Shakti Mission:
58. It is the resolve of our Government to make one crore
    women in the IKP groups of the State into millionaires. For
    that purpose, we are making efforts to facilitate bank loans to
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    the tune of Rs.1 lakh crore in five years. As part of this, loans
    amounting to Rs.57,938 crore have already been facilitated.
    Under the VLR scheme, from December 2023 till today,
    interest subsidy of Rs.1,329 crore has been released to urban
    and rural SHGs. In the State, IKP has emerged as a strong
    network of self-help groups with 67 lakh women.
    Business Opportunities for SHGs:
59. We have established the Indira Mahila Shakti Bazaar at
    Shilparamam with 106 stalls through women’s groups. The
    products of this collective have reached Rs.7 crore 68 lakh.
60. The Government has decided to purchase 600 buses
    through SHGs and lease them to TGSRTC, and in the first
    phase, we have purchased 494 buses at a cost of Rs.177 crore
    84 lakh.
61. We have established 2 petrol bunks in Narayanpet and
    Sangareddy. The setting up of 28 petrol bunks is in progress.
62. To further strengthen women’s empowerment, in
    addition to the existing 10 districts, we are establishing Indira
    Mahila Shakti Bhavans in 22 more districts.
    Indira Soura Giri Jala Vikasam
63. For Scheduled Tribes living in remote areas, we will
    extend greater support to their progress by providing solar
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    pump sets with 100 per cent subsidy under the “Indira Soura
    Giri Jala Vikasam” scheme with a budget of Rs.12,600 crore.
    We will provide this facility to 2 lakh 10 thousand tribal
    farmers by encouraging plantation of forest-produce-related
    crops in 6 lakh acres of podu lands. We have already launched
    this scheme as a pilot project in Achampet. After studying its
    modalities, we will implement it across the State.
    Agriculture Sector:
64. We regard the welfare of farmers, who feed the nation, as
    our foremost priority. With the encouragement given by the
    Government to farmers, Telangana State has stood first in the
    country in agricultural yields.
65. Under the Rythu Bharosa scheme, we are providing
    investment assistance of Rs.6,000 per acre per season to
    farmers, that is, Rs.12,000 per year for two crops.
66. To ensure support price to farmers, the Government is
    standing by them by providing an incentive of Rs.500 per
    quintal for fine variety paddy. By this, assuming an average
    yield of about 25 quintals per acre, a farmer gets an income of
    about Rs.12,500 per acre in one season. Thus, for two crops in
    a year, the farmer gets an additional income of Rs.25,000.
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67. In 2024-25, 284 lakh 16 thousand metric tonnes of paddy
    were cultivated in 1 crore 27 lakh acres. Telangana exported
    22,750 metric tonnes of rice to the Philippines. As a result,
    demand for our rice increased and farmers received better
    support prices.
68. The extent under horticultural crops in the State is about
    13 lakh acres. Our Government is giving priority to the
    development of crops such as mango, custard apple, chilli,
    turmeric, and orange. 79,287 farmers are cultivating oil palm
    in 2 lakh 90 thousand 466 acres. We have prepared a plan to
    expand this crop to another 68 thousand acres. We have
    decided to implement micro-irrigation methods in 2 lakh 34
    thousand acres.
    In this Budget, we propose an outlay of Rs. 23,179 crore
    for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.
    Public Distribution System:
69. Under the Public Distribution System, 6 kilograms of fine
    rice is being supplied through all ration shops to 3 crore 38 lakh
    beneficiaries in the State. Through this, the Government is able
    to ensure food security as well as provide quality nutrition to
    the people.
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    New Ration Cards
70. As the previous Government did not issue ration cards
    for ten years, many poor people were kept away from welfare
    programmes. After the people’s Government was formed, we
    issued 15 lakh 12 thousand new ration cards to eligible poor
    families. We added 19 lakh 44 thousand new members to the
    old cards. At present, there are 1 crore 5 lakh 7 thousand 879
    ration cards in the State.
    In this Budget, we propose an outlay of Rs. 7,366 crore
    for the Civil Supplies Department.
    Animal Husbandry and Fisheries:
71. In 2024-25, with egg production of 1,935 crore 27 lakh,
    Telangana State reached the 3rd position in the country. By
    producing 11 lakh 58 thousand tonnes of meat, we reached the
    5th position in the country.
72. For the financial year 2025–26, the Animal Husbandry
    sector contributed Rs.1,03,525 crore to the State GSDP, while
    the Fisheries sector contributed Rs.7,763 crore. We are
    constructing a wholesale fish market at Koheda at a cost of
    Rs.47 crore.
    In this Budget, we propose an outlay of Rs. 1,529 crore
    for the Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Departments.
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    Power:
73. Telangana—towards power sector development,
    reliability, and the future. Our people’s Government views the
    power sector not merely as a supply system, but as the
    foundation for social justice, economic growth, and the future
    Telangana. Electricity is not merely a service; it is a mirror
    reflecting how society functions.
74. Today, Telangana’s power sector stands among the best
    in the country not only because of uninterrupted supply, but
    also because of quality, reliability, and people-centric
    governance. At present, our State has an installed capacity of
    23,187 megawatts. A significant share of this comes from
    renewable energy sources.
75. March 13, 2026 was a historic day for Telangana’s power
    sector. On that day, not only did we efficiently meet the peak
    demand of 18,228 megawatts, but we also supplied 341.08
    million units of electricity, recording the highest ever
    consumption in the State’s history. Further, the per capita
    power consumption stands at 2508 units, which is much higher
    than the national average. This is an indicator that clearly
    reflects the pace of Telangana’s development.
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76. Telangana, which once spoke of power shortages, has
    today transformed into a Telangana that shapes the future of
    power. Our Government has introduced a new approach in
    taking electricity services closer to the people. We are
    implementing the Praja Bata–Polam Bata programme in such
    a way that officials go among the people instead of sitting in
    offices. Problems are being resolved among the people, not in
    files. Through 214 electrical ambulances and a 24-hour 1912
    call centre, we are providing immediate response. Governance
    is not a system that stays at a distance; it is a system that goes
    to the heart of the problem.
77. We are bringing about key changes in the technical sector
    as well. By implementing modern systems such as real-time
    feeder monitoring, we have reached a level where supply
    quality is continuously monitored. Recently, through the
    revision of SLC charges, we introduced a system for providing
    new electricity connections in a contactless manner. This is a
    crucial step towards increasing transparency on the lines of
    developed countries and reducing opportunities for corruption.
78. Telangana is setting a new benchmark in the expansion
    of power infrastructure. Transformers, substations, and
    network capacity are being strengthened at every level.
    Infrastructure may not always be visible, but it is what makes
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    development visible. In this direction, we have commissioned
    three 800 MW units at the Yadadri Thermal Power Station and
    synchronized another unit to the grid. This is a strong
    foundation for Telangana’s future power security.
79. Telangana is at the forefront in the renewable energy
    sector. Our goal is to move forward in harmony with nature.
    Beyond solar projects, solar villages, and rooftop expansion,
    through the PM KUSUM scheme we are taking steps to
    transform farmers from mere consumers of electricity into
    producers of electricity. This places the farmer not only as a
    cultivator, but also as a partner in the energy sector. Now is the
    time to speak about the future of the energy sector. Producing
    energy is one stage; storing it and using it efficiently is the
    future. In this direction, we are setting up 1500 MWh Battery
    Energy Storage Systems at Maheshwaram and Choutuppal. At
    the same time, TGGENCO has achieved a record in hydel
    generation and almost doubled its target.
80. On this occasion, we must also acknowledge the services
    rendered by Singareni Collieries Company Limited. This
    institution is playing a key role in supplying coal required for
    the State’s power generation, transmission, and distribution
    systems. At the same time, through the Jaipur Thermal Plant,
    it is also playing its part in power generation. The support being
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    extended by this institution is a strong foundation for the
    continued progress of Telangana’s energy sector.
81. On the occasion of the Telangana Rising Global Summit,
    through TGGENCO we have attracted investments of ₹95,150
    crore for 11,460 MW of pumped storage and other projects. At
    the same time, through REDCO, we have entered into 12
    agreements involving investments of ₹1,23,350 crore, taking
    steps towards transforming the State into a green energy hub.
    These are not just investments; they are the foundations for
    Telangana’s future energy architecture.
82. Electricity is also playing a crucial role in urban
    development. By undertaking underground cabling works in
    Hyderabad, we are making the city safer and more modern.
    The State has already established 1,036 electric vehicle
    charging stations, and Telangana is moving rapidly towards
    environment-friendly transport. As part of the Telangana
    Rising vision, we are also taking systematic steps to further
    expand green mobility in CURE areas.
83. Our government is also using the power sector as an
    instrument of social justice. More than 53 lakh families are
    benefiting under the Gruha Jyothi scheme. The government is
    extending major budgetary support for this and bearing the
    burden on behalf of the people by supporting the DISCOMs.
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    Free power to educational institutions and agricultural subsidy
    together send a clear message. The power given to the farmer
    is not an expense; it is an investment in the future. We are also
    moving forward towards establishing a Farmers’ DISCOM to
    provide more focused and quality services to agriculture.
84. The disappearance of darkness does not merely mean the
    arrival of light; it means the growth of confidence among the
    people. Our goal is clear: power to every home, assurance to
    every farmer, energy to every industry, and quality service to
    every citizen. Supplying electricity is our responsibility.
    Empowering the future Telangana is our resolve.
    In this Budget, we propose an allocation of Rs. 21,285
    crore for the Energy Department.
    Education and Human Resources:
    If there is no education, there can be no knowledge. If
    there is no knowledge, there can be no moral values.
    Without moral values, development is not possible. If the
    oppressed sections of society have education, they gain
    all of these. True education empowers.
    Mahatma Jyotirao Phule…
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    Young India Integrated Residential Schools:
85. The future of any nation is built through education.
    Recognizing this truth, the government is taking steps towards
    bringing about historic changes in the education sector. With
    the resolve to provide quality, skill-oriented education, we have
    decided to sanction Young India Integrated Residential (YIIR)
    Schools in all Assembly constituencies.
86. We are constructing 105 Young India Integrated
    Residential Schools with modern facilities so that SC, ST, BC,
    Minority, and OC students of Telangana society can study
    together in one place as members of a common family.
    Already, 79 schools have been sanctioned. Construction works
    have begun at 44 locations.
    Primary Education:
87. To strengthen primary education, we have launched
    1,362 pre-primary sections as a pilot project in 33 districts. We
    are preparing a plan to expand this programme to 2,000-2,500
    government schools in the coming academic year.
88. To promote girls’ education, in the 2025-26 academic
    year,
    93 Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) have been
    declared as Young India Institutes of Excellence, and 120
    KGBVs have been upgraded to the Intermediate level.
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    Telangana Public Schools:
89. We have proposed to develop selected existing
    government schools into fully equipped campuses with modern
    infrastructure, trained teachers, digital facilities, and dedicated
    transport systems. Education will be provided from pre-
    primary to Class 12 for 1,500 students.
    Nutrition for Students:
90. The ultimate goal of human existence is the development
    of intellect. Through these programmes, the Telangana
    Government is breathing life into the dreams of every child.
    Telangana’s success lies in the success of its students. To
    achieve this objective, our government is introducing two new
    schemes in this Budget to improve student nutrition and
    learning outcomes.
    Breakfast Scheme for Students:
91. From the academic year 2026-27, the government has
    decided to newly launch a Breakfast Scheme across the State
    for students studying from pre-primary to Intermediate, with
    quality nutrition. Under this breakfast programme, every
    student will be given milk on three days a week and ragi malt
    on the remaining three days.
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92. This landmark initiative will improve nutrition and health
    outcomes, increase attendance and punctuality, and reduce dropouts
    and absenteeism. It will ease the burden on working parents. In simple
    words, no child in Telangana should begin a school day on an empty
    stomach. This is a watershed reform for student welfare.
93. This Breakfast initiative will not only nourish bodies – it will
    nourish the future of Telangana.
    Midday Meal Scheme for Intermediate Students:
94. Today, I am announcing another very important reform

• we are now extending a new Midday Meal Scheme to
  students pursuing Intermediate education in Government
  Junior Colleges as well. This marks the beginning of a new
  chapter in the measures we are taking for student welfare.

2. Adolescence is a highly crucial stage of life, and the
   nutrition received at this age determines their learning ability
   and life expectancy.
   Distribution of Retrofitted Motorised Vehicles:
3. Our government is deeply committed to students and
   their empowerment. With the objective that physical disability
   should in no way become an obstacle to the education and
   progress of differently-abled students, and with the aim of
   providing suitable support to them, we have decided to
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   distribute Retrofitted Motorised Vehicles to differently-abled
   students pursuing Intermediate education.
   Modernisation of Kitchens:
4. Due to lack of hygiene in kitchens of many hostels and
   residential educational institutions in the State, there is
   negative effect on the health of the students. Keeping this in
   view, and to overcome the difficulties in the management of
   these kitchens and to modernise them, our government has
   taken a firm decision. In this Budget, we have proposed ₹100
   crore for the modernisation of kitchens in hostels and
   residential educational institutions.
   Higher Education:
5. In the State, under the aegis of Palamuru University and
   Satavahana University, Engineering and Law Colleges have
   been sanctioned; under Telangana University, an Engineering
   College; under Mahatma Gandhi University, Law and
   Pharmacy Colleges; and under Rajiv Gandhi University of
   Knowledge Technologies, a new Mahabubnagar campus has
   been sanctioned. In addition, the Government Polytechnic
   College at Kosgi has been upgraded as a Government
   Engineering College.
6. New Government Degree Colleges have been started at
   Station Ghanpur, Kesamudram, Gangadhara, Dharmapuri,
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   Paakaal, Kosgi, and Devarakadra. With this, the number of
   Government Degree Colleges in the State has increased to 149.
   Technical Education:
7. We are upgrading the 57 Polytechnic Colleges in the
   State into Advanced Technology Centres. To equip youth with
   future employment opportunities and enable them to emerge
   as entrepreneurs, 15 new courses are being introduced in
   Polytechnic Colleges in the academic year
   2026-27.
   Universities and Research Institutions:
8. We have established Dr. Manmohan Singh Earth
   Sciences University in Bhadradri Kothagudem district,
   dedicated specifically to research in geosciences and mineral
   sciences. At the same time, new professional courses have been
   started in State universities through Law and Engineering
   Colleges.
9. In this Budget, we are proposing ₹1,000 crore for
   infrastructure development to Osmania University and ₹400
   crore to Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Women’s University.
   Necessary funds are also being allocated to the remaining
   universities.
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   Skill University:
10. In today’s competitive world, there is a shortage of
    human resources with the skills required by industry. In many
    cases, students graduating from Intermediate and Degree
    Colleges are not possessing skills at the expected level.
    Likewise, they are not being fully prepared for jobs that require
    advanced and specialized skills.
11. With the vision of bridging this gap, and with the
    intention of simultaneously addressing the difficulties faced by
    educated unemployed youth on one side and the shortage of
    skilled human resources faced by industries on the other, our
    State Government has established the Young India Skill
    University.
12. We will provide youth with specialized skills through
    curricula designed in accordance with industry requirements
    and in partnership with the respective industries. We are
    bringing this Skill University under the purview of the
    Education Department.
13. The government has upgraded 65 Government ITIs in
    the State into Advanced Technology Centres (ATCs) to suit
    modern industrial requirements. In addition, 53 more ATCs
    have been sanctioned, and work relating to their establishment
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    is in progress. With this, a total of 118 ATCs will become
    available. The government has also decided to provide a
    scholarship of ₹2,000 per month to trainees receiving
    training in ATCs.
14. To bring all skill-related institutions under one umbrella,
    we will bring the Advanced Technology Centres (ATCs),
    Polytechnic Colleges, and TOMCOM under the purview of
    this Skills University.
15. Our main objective is to shape this university on the lines
    of institutions like Osmania University and JNTU, so that
    youth are prepared for blue-collar jobs.
16. We have a grand goal of taking the State economy to the
    level of 3 trillion dollars by 2047, and for this we need a large
    number of skilled human resources.
17. We believe in shaping Telangana into a model for the
    entire world in supplying the human resources required for
    skill-based blue-collar employment opportunities not only in
    India, but across the globe.
    “Decisions taken for children’s future are not mere
    expenditure -they are investments”.
    “A mother’s dreams and a child’s education – these are
    the foundation of Telangana’s future”.
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    In this Budget, we propose an allocation of Rs.26,674
    crore for the Education sector.
    Medical and Health:
18. With the objective of providing quality healthcare
    services to all poor people in the State, our government is
    strengthening the public health system. In line with the goals
    of Telangana Rising Vision-2047, the State Government is
    giving special priority to maternal and child health, youth
    health, control of chronic diseases, and mental healthcare.
19. To strengthen government hospitals, Day Care Cancer
    Centres, Non-Communicable Disease Clinics, special clinics
    for Senior Citizens, Palliative Care Centres, and Maitri Clinics
    for transgender persons have been established in district
    headquarters. The Telangana Vaidya Vidhana Parishad, which
    until now functioned as a grant-in-aid institution with a bed
    capacity of 12,720, is being transformed into a full-fledged
    government secondary healthcare department.
20. In a manner not seen anywhere else in the country, we
    are implementing for all the people of the State a public
    health profile system that is otherwise available only in
    developed countries. As part of human welfare, protecting the
    health of all people in the State is of utmost importance. For
    this, we will prepare a health profile for every person and
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    provide them with digital health cards. Strict confidentiality
    will be maintained in their data management.
    New Medical Colleges and Institutions:
21. The previous government created an illusion among the
    people by showing medical, nursing, and other colleges only
    on paper. But we have brought them into reality and started the
    civil works.
22. Our government has given special focus to providing
    infrastructure in government hospitals. By December 2023,
    30,377 beds were available in government hospitals. Through
    the 9 newly started Government Medical Colleges, another
    1,980 tertiary care beds became available. In addition, after
    our government came to power, 4,540 new beds became
    available in the year 2024. By the end of 2026, through the
    TIMS hospitals at Sanathnagar, LB Nagar, and Alwal, along
    with the expansion of NIMS and the Warangal Multi Super
    Speciality Hospital, another 6,582 tertiary care beds will be
    added. Besides these, there are 12,720 beds in secondary care
    hospitals. Thus, the total number of tertiary care beds in State
    Government hospitals will reach 44,029. It is a matter of pride
    for all of us that we have significantly exceeded the Indian
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    Public Health Standards (IPHS) norm of one bed for every
    thousand people.
23. Newly, we are taking up the construction of 17 Medical
    Colleges. To expand medical education, 9 new Government
    Medical Colleges,
    16 Nursing Colleges, and 28 Paramedical Colleges have been
    started. We are bringing about a shift from a treatment-based
    system to preventive healthcare services.
    In this Budget, we propose an allocation of Rs. 13,679
    crore for the Medical and Health Department.
    Employees, Teachers, and Pensioners Welfare:
24. We are launching a cashless health security scheme,
    which government employees and pensioners have been
    waiting for over several decades. This scheme will apply to
    employees, pensioners, and all their dependent family
    members. This is the security and assurance this government is
    providing to government employees and pensioners.
25. This cashless health security scheme (Employees Health
    Scheme-EHS) will be implemented through the Rajiv
    Aarogyasri Trust. Under this scheme, treatment can be availed
    for 1,998 diseases in government hospitals as well as in 421
    empanelled private hospitals. We will provide a digital health
    card to every employee. About 23.51 lakh government
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    employees, pensioners, and their dependent family members
    will benefit under this scheme.
26. For the safety of employees, we have introduced, for the
    first time in the country, a comprehensive accident insurance
    scheme. Under this scheme, if government employees or
    pensioners working in the State die due to an accident, accident
    insurance coverage of ₹1.20 crore will apply; term life
    insurance of ₹10 lakh up to the age of 60 years; and in case of
    death in an air accident, an additional coverage of ₹2 crore will
    be available. This scheme applies to 7.57 lakh government
    employees and pensioners.
27. We are sanctioning retirement benefits for Anganwadi
    teachers and helpers, providing ₹2 lakh to teachers and ₹1 lakh
    to helpers. These benefits will also be extended to those who
    voluntarily retire from service at the age of 60 years.
28. This stands as evidence that this people’s government is
    providing full assurance and confidence to employees and
    pensioners.
    Labour Welfare:
29. The government is extending all support to strengthen
    Telangana’s workforce by promoting labour welfare, industrial
    friendliness, and workplace safety.
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30. The “T-GATE” digital platform provides skill
    development, career guidance, and job linkage services. We
    have registered 1,03,000 workers under the Building and Other
    Construction Workers Welfare Board and distributed ₹276.78
    crore to 55,594 beneficiaries.
    CM Overseas Employment Programme:
31. Through the Telangana Overseas Manpower Company
    Limited (TOMCOM), established to provide safe overseas
    employment opportunities to the State’s youth, about 13,930
    young people have been provided job opportunities in 16
    countries including the UAE, Germany, Japan, the UK, and
    Canada. To run this programme more effectively, we are newly
    launching the “CM Overseas Employment Programme.”
32. The objective of this institution is to provide the State’s
    youth with skill training in various sectors, language training
    relevant to the countries where they find employment, visa
    guidance, and the safeguards needed for foreign travel, thereby
    enabling employment opportunities in sectors such as
    healthcare, hospitality, construction, and logistics in foreign
    countries.
    In this Budget, we propose an allocation of Rs. 998 crore
    for the Labour Welfare Department.
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    Women and Child Welfare:
    The progress of a nation is measured by the status of its
    women.
    Mahatma Gandhi
33. For the bright future of children aged 3 to 6 years,
    through 35,781 Anganwadi centres across the State, we are
    providing free, high-quality pre-primary education to about 4
    lakh children through the ‘Aadharshila’ curriculum, along with
    two sets of uniforms.
34. Through the ‘Bala Bharosa’ scheme, by identifying at an
    early stage congenital physical and mental disabilities or
    developmental delays among children from newborns to 5
    years of age, and by providing them necessary medical
    treatment, we are preventing them from becoming permanent
    disabilities in the future and giving great reassurance to their
    parents.
35. To encourage marriages among persons with disabilities
    and help them begin their married life happily, our government
    is giving a cash gift of ₹2 lakh.
36. Through the State Nutrition Mission, with the objective
    of providing supplementary nutrition to the urban poor, we are
    setting up 274 new mobile Anganwadi centres this year.
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37. Under the Palana scheme, we are launching 500
    Anganwadi-cum-Crèche Centres (AWCCs) across the State for
    the children of working women. Through these centres,
    children will be provided nutritious food as well as day-care
    services and will be looked after carefully. For the first time in
    the State, we have also sanctioned 37 “Pranam” Day Care
    Centres for the welfare of senior citizens.
    In this Budget, we propose an allocation of Rs. 3,143
    crore for Women and Child Welfare.
    Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes:
    Political democracy has no meaning unless it becomes
    social democracy.
    —Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
38. Our government is constantly striving for a society
    without inequalities. Our main objective is to ensure social
    justice to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Through
    residential schools and skill development programmes, we are
    making efforts to provide them with employment
    opportunities. We have sanctioned 910 SC community
    halls/Ambedkar Bhavans/statues at an estimated cost of
    ₹368.27 crore.
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39. Our government is firmly committed to full
    implementation of the SC and ST Sub-Plan Act. As on the day
    our government was formed, by the financial year 2023-24,
    funds that ought to have been spent under the Sub-Plan Act but
    remained unspent amounted to ₹13,617 crore for SCs and
    ₹1,317 crore for STs, totaling ₹14,934 crore. In addition to the
    allocations made by our government in the last financial year,
    these arrears were also additionally allocated. For the financial
    year 2024-25, the carry-forward funds to be spent amount to
    ₹7,757 crore for SCs and ₹1,754 crore for STs. We are
    allocating these pending amounts as an addition to the sums
    required to be allocated for the financial year 2026-27.
40. We are constructing a new Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
    Knowledge Tower at Lower Tank Bund in Hyderabad.
    Similarly, we will construct a new hostel in the name of Babu
    Jagjivan Ram at Nimboli Adda, Kachiguda.
    Tribal Welfare:
41. Social development does not mean only urban
    development. Tribals living in forests must also develop
    equally. Our government is committed to tribal development.
42. We are preparing plans for the establishment of the
    Sammakka Saralamma Central Tribal University in Mulugu
    district, the creation of three special corporations for the
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    development of various tribal communities, the promotion of
    GCC ‘GIRI’ brand products, and the setting up of Adivasi Seva
    Kendras in tribal villages.
43. By ensuring fair prices for forest produce collected by
    tribals, the Telangana Girijan Cooperative Corporation is
    improving their livelihood opportunities.
    In this Budget, we propose an allocation of Rs. 11,784
    crore for Scheduled Castes Welfare and Rs. 7,937 crore for
    Scheduled Tribes Welfare.
    Backward Classes Welfare:
44. About 56 percent of the State’s population belongs to the
    Backward Classes (BCs). Recognising their key role in the
    State’s development, the government is ensuring them a secure
    life with dignity by supporting education, skill development,
    industrial empowerment, global opportunities, and the
    protection of traditional occupations.
    In this Budget, we propose an allocation of Rs.12,511
    crore for Backward Classes Welfare.
    Minorities Welfare:
45. The Telangana Government is committed to the
    comprehensive uplift and equal development of minorities,
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    who are an important part of society along with all other
    sections.
46. Economic self-reliance of minority women is another
    major focus area. To help poor minority women secure
    livelihoods and attain financial independence, the government
    has distributed 10,000 sewing machines.
47. In addition to empower minority youth, improve their
    employability, and enable them to secure better employment
    opportunities, skill development training has been provided to
    4,655 minority youth.
    In this Budget, we propose an allocation of Rs.3,769 crore
    for Minorities Welfare.
    Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme:
48. With the objective of extending financial assistance to
    youth belonging to SC, ST, BC, Minority, and OC categories,
    the Telangana Government has introduced the prestigious
    “Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme.” The scheme will be
    implemented through the respective corporations to enhance
    economic self-reliance and entrepreneurial capacities among
    them. For the implementation of this scheme, we have
    proposed ₹6,000 crore in this Budget.
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    Housing Department:
49. For every family, owning a house is a symbol of self-
    respect. Recognizing this, the government has launched a
    massive programme called “Indiramma Illu.” Under this
    programme, we are providing financial assistance of ₹5 lakh
    per house to eligible poor families for construction of houses
    on their own land.
50. Under this scheme, the government has sanctioned 4.50
    lakh houses. These houses will be allotted to all eligible sections
    in every Assembly constituency. Giving special priority to
    areas with tribal population, we have additionally allotted
    1,000 houses to each constituency. This scheme will cost
    ₹22,500 crore. So far, ₹5,073.84 crore has been spent.
    In this Budget, we propose an allocation of Rs. 7,430
    crore for the Housing Department.
    IT Sector:
51. There is no doubt that the progress we are achieving in
    the IT sector has become a model for the entire country. The
    State has more than 1,500 IT/ITES companies. To promote
    growth, attract investments, and create employment in the IT
    sector, the Telangana Government has launched its first and
    second ICT policies. In addition, the government is also
    bringing in an Electronics Policy and an IMAGE Policy. The
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    State’s IT exports have reached ₹3.13 lakh crore, generating
    employment for over 9.39 lakh people.
52. Around 20 percent of India’s total Global Capability
    Centres (GCCs) are located in Hyderabad alone. More than 70
    new GCCs were established here in 2024-25. Global tech giant
    Google has set up the Google Safety Engineering Centre in
    Hyderabad. To ensure that IT is not confined only to the
    western part of Hyderabad, the government is promoting the
    “GRID” (Growth in Dispersion) policy to expand IT around
    the city.
53. With the objective of reducing expenditure on internet
    services currently being used in government offices through
    private companies and providing secure high-speed internet
    through the government’s own T-Fiber network, fibre
    connectivity has been provided to 8,888 Gram Panchayats in
    424 mandals and to 4,800 government institutions. Our target
    is to provide this facility to 50,000 government institutions by
    the end of this year.
    In this Budget, we propose an allocation of Rs.875 crore
    for the IT Department.
    Industrial Sector:
54. The contribution of the industrial sector to the State
    GSDP is ₹3,04,217 crore.
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55. Recognizing the importance Telangana gives to
    industries, various global companies and reputed institutions
    have shifted their investments to Telangana. For
    implementation and monitoring of the MoUs entered into by
    the State Government with various industries, the government
    has specially set up a “SPEED” division under the leadership
    of the Chief Secretary.
56. Under Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance
    (RAMP), we have undertaken a special programme to
    accelerate businesses run by 140 women’s groups in the State.
    A pre-incubation programme has been taken up to reach even
    women in remote areas across 33 districts. We are giving
    special priority to incubation and grassroots MSMEs for
    women entrepreneurs belonging to categories such as persons
    with disabilities (PwD), transgender persons, minorities, and
    tribals.
57. The western region of Telangana, especially the
    Kodangal area, is set to emerge as a major industrial hub in the
    coming years. In this context, the government has drawn up
    plans to pool land for large industrial parks near the upcoming
    Radial Road-II. Alongside this, we will also develop the
    Kodangal Multipurpose Industrial Park (MPIP).
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58. With the cooperation of the Central Government, we are
    developing the Zaheerabad Industrial Smart City (NICZICSL)
    project. It is being implemented over an extent of 3,245 acres
    as part of the National Industrial Corridor Development
    Programme.
59. Exports from our State have reached ₹1,61,843 crore,
    placing us 7th in the country. In this, the aerospace and defence
    sectors are playing a crucial role, contributing nearly 30 percent
    of total exports. Further, it is a matter of pride that the Central
    Government has recognized Telangana as a “Top Achiever” in
    Ease of Doing Business.
60. The 23rd Bio-Asia International Conference, recently
    held in Hyderabad, received an excellent response. At this
    conference, investors expressed interest in making investments
    worth ₹1,700 crore.
61. Through WE-Hub, we are supporting more than 700
    women entrepreneurs across all 33 districts of the State and
    contributing to their holistic development.
    In this Budget, we propose an allocation of Rs.3,490 crore
    for Industries.
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    Handlooms:
62. In Telangana, the handloom and powerloom sectors
    have earned a special place in the country. Pochampally Ikat,
    Gadwal, Narayanpet, Siddipet Gollabhama sarees, Warangal
    durries, and handloom products reflect our culture and
    traditional glory.
63. Through the programme “One Crore Sarees for One
    Crore Women,” we are distributing sarees free of cost to
    women. Already 70 lakh sarees have been distributed. The
    remaining sarees will be distributed very soon. Unlike in the
    past, women across the State have expressed satisfaction with
    the quality of these garments.
    In this Budget, we propose an allocation of Rs.258 crore
    for the Handloom sector.
    Panchayat Raj and Rural Development:
64. The State can develop only when villages develop. That
    is why this Budget has given special emphasis to rural
    employment. We are ushering in a new phase for Panchayat
    roads.
65. In December 2025, elections to 12,702 Gram Panchayats
    were conducted peacefully. As a result, the Government of
    India released ₹1,597 crore in accordance with the
    recommendations of the 15th Finance Commission. We
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    provided five days of comprehensive training to all elected
    Sarpanches.
    Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee
    Act:
66. Mahatma Gandhi said, “The soul of India lives in its
    villages.” The great law brought by the then UPA Government
    in the name of Mahatma Gandhi as a weapon to eradicate
    poverty and unemployment in villages is the Mahatma Gandhi
    National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
    This is not just a scheme; it is an “employment right” provided
    to the common person. Over the past two decades, this scheme
    has brought about a silent revolution in villages. By
    guaranteeing 100 days of work every year, it has checked
    migration and become a pillar of women’s empowerment, as
    women constitute over 50 percent of the labourers under it.
67. But the present Central Government has brought in a
    new scheme called VB-G RAM G in place of MGNREGA.
    Our Telangana Legislative Assembly has unanimously
    opposed this new law. Under the old law, the Centre used to
    provide 90 percent of the funds, whereas under this new law,
    the Centre provides only 60 percent. A condition has been
    imposed that the remaining 40 percent must be borne by the
    State. This will once again encourage migration. In Telangana,
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    90 percent of the beneficiaries belong to SC, ST, and BC
    communities. Because of budget limitations, a serious threat
    looms over their livelihoods.
    HAM Roads:
68. Proposals have been prepared to construct, develop, and
    maintain selected roads under the Panchayat Raj Engineering
    Department through the HAM (Hybrid Annuity Mode)
    system. In the first phase, 7,450 km of rural roads in 96
    Assembly constituencies will be taken up. Under this method,
    40 percent of the cost will be borne by the State Government,
    while the remaining 60 percent will be invested by the
    concessionaire. This 60 percent will be repaid by the State
    Government over 15 years in 30 annuities. The responsibility
    of maintaining these roads will also rest with the investor. In
    this financial year, it is proposed to construct 2,980 km of
    roads. For cash payments in the current financial year, ₹1,372
    crore will be required.
    In this Budget, we propose Rs.33,688 crore for Panchayat
    Raj and Rural Development.
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    Irrigation Projects:
69. Since our government assumed office in December 2023,
    completing irrigation projects has been one of our priorities.
    Our government has fought effectively on every platform – the
    Hon’ble Supreme Court, Tribunal, statutory bodies, and the
    Government of India – for Telangana’s rightful share in the
    waters of Krishna and Godavari. Our government inherited
    many pending projects from the past. Therefore, we are making
    efforts to complete ongoing and pending projects such as the
    Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme, Mahatma
    Gandhi Kalwakurthy Lift Irrigation Scheme, Jawahar
    Nettempadu Lift Irrigation Scheme, Rajiv Bheema Lift
    Irrigation Scheme, Makthal-Narayanpet-Kodangal Lift
    Irrigation Scheme, Elimineti Madhava Reddy Srisailam Left
    Bank Canal (SLBC) Project, Udayasamudram, Dindi Lift
    Irrigation Scheme, Mahatma Gandhi MBC Lift Irrigation
    Scheme, Janpadu Lift Irrigation Scheme, Mothe Lift Irrigation
    Scheme, J. Chokka Rao Devadula Lift Irrigation Scheme,
    Sitarama Lift Irrigation Scheme, Chinna Kaleshwaram Lift
    Irrigation Scheme, Gouravelli Project, Errupalem Jawaharlal
    Lift Irrigation Project, Triveni Sangamam, Pulimadugu Vagu,
    Kumaram Bheem Vagu, Chikmanu Vagu, Ammavari
    Madagascar in Kerameri mandal, Lendiguda–Jainoor
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    (Manto), Rosy Malta Mini Reservoir, and other important
    projects.
70. Correcting the historic mistake committed by the
    previous government, our government will also take up the
    Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Pranahita-Chevella Project in the
    erstwhile Adilabad district.
71. Because the previous government failed to take up
    desiltation works in time, silt accumulated in many projects,
    reducing the water storage capacity of reservoirs. In
    accordance with the “National Desiltation Guidelines” of the
    Union Ministry of Jal Shakti, along with the pilot projects
    already taken up under the Revenue Generating Model at
    Kadem, Lower Manair Dam, and Mid Manair Dam, we are
    taking up desiltation works in the Sriramsagar Project,
    Priyadarshini Jurala Project, Musi, and Nagarjunasagar
    projects to restore lost storage capacity.
    In the 2026–27 Budget, we propose Rs.22,615 crore for
    the Irrigation Department.
    Transport Department:
72. There are 1.82 crore registered vehicles under the
    jurisdiction of the Telangana State Transport Department. Tax
    exemptions amounting to ₹105.16 crore have been granted to
    11.75 lakh agricultural and three-wheeler vehicles. Under the
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    Electric Vehicle Policy, tax exemptions amounting to ₹856.98
    crore have been granted to 1.06 lakh electric vehicles, thereby
    contributing to environmental protection. Though this reduces
    government revenue, we are not stepping back in protecting the
    environment. Road safety measures have been further
    tightened across the State.
73. We are implementing the digital services “Sarathi” and
    “Vahan,” developed by the National Informatics Centre
    (NIC), in Telangana. “Vahan” services will be made fully
    available within the next six months.
    Road Development:
74. Proposals have been prepared to develop all R&B roads
    in the State under the HAM (Hybrid Annuity Mode) model.
    Along with the construction of the Regional Ring Road around
    Hyderabad, we have decided to establish a Regional Ring Rail
    in parallel.
    Development of New Airports:
75. We will complete land acquisition for Warangal Airport
    and accelerate the construction works. The master plan for
    Adilabad Airport is in the final stage.
    In this Budget, we propose an allocation of Rs.12,789
    crore for the Transport, Roads, and Buildings Department.
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    Law Department:
76. With the goal of “Speedy Justice — Equal Justice,” the
    government is moving forward by giving priority to
    strengthening the Law Department. We are giving importance
    to the development of the infrastructure required for the
    judicial system.
77. As a matter of pride for Telangana State, we are
    constructing High Court buildings and residential quarters for
    judges with modern facilities at a cost of ₹2,583 crore. Since
    our government came to power, we have given approval for the
    construction of 11 additional district courts, 2 Senior Civil
    Judge courts, and 46 Junior Civil Judge courts.
    In this Budget, we propose an allocation of Rs.2,367 crore
    for the Law Department.
    Urban Development:
78. Hyderabad has already earned recognition as one of the
    most livable cities in India. Even so, our government is taking
    necessary steps to make it comparable with international cities.
    With the cooperation of people, institutions, NGOs, CSR
    partners, and others, it is launching many new initiatives.
79. Hyderabad is among the fastest-growing cities. Yet, the
    government is not stopping there. We are working with the aim
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    that every town and every city in Telangana should develop
    like Hyderabad. We have been able to increase the rate of
    urbanization in the State. This stands as proof of the sincerity
    with which this government is working.
80. The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Board provides
    drinking water and sewerage services up to the Outer Ring
    Road in the Hyderabad Metropolitan Region. We have
    sanctioned the Godavari Drinking Water Project, new
    reservoirs, and 39 sewage treatment plants, and their
    construction is progressing at various stages.
81. We discussed with the concerned banks regarding the
    high-interest loans of the erstwhile GHMC and reduced the
    interest rate from 9.15 percent to 7.95 percent. This has
    provided significant relief to the institution. For infrastructure
    development in Hyderabad city, we have allocated ₹2,654
    crore under the “H-CITI” scheme.
    HYDRAA:
82. HYDRAA was established for the protection of public
    assets and disaster management. So far, it has recovered 1,045
    acres of government land from encroachments. Their value is
    estimated at around ₹60,000 crore. Recently, we restored
    Bathukamma Kunta, Nalla Cheruvu, and Bum-Ruk-Ud-Din-
    Daula Cheruvu. These lakes will in future emerge as centres of
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    development and help promote the lake economy. To prevent
    floods during the monsoon, canal and nala cleaning works
    have been undertaken. CCTV systems are also being installed
    for lake protection.
    HMDA:
83. HMDA is implementing several projects for the
    development of urban transport infrastructure. As part of this,
    we are constructing elevated corridors from Paradise to
    Shamirpet, from Paradise to Dairy Farm Road, and from
    ICCC to the Shilpa Layout flyover. In addition, development
    works such as an eco-tourism project at Kurmidda,
    construction of radial roads linking the ORR with the RRR,
    road widening, and skywalks are being taken up. Radial roads
    connecting the ORR and RRR are under construction.
84. In Hyderabad’s Old City, we are taking up programmes
    for the conservation of heritage structures, development of the
    Charminar and Laad Bazaar areas, and improvement of
    pedestrian facilities.
    Hyderabad Metro Rail:
85. Hyderabad Metro Rail is currently serving about 5 lakh
    passengers a day. The government has prepared a plan to
    extend this facility to the Old City and to expand the network
    with new corridors under Metro Phase II.
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86. The decision of the Telangana Government to take over
    the Hyderabad Metro Rail Project, which is the lifeline of
    Hyderabad city, from L&T is a bold and people-friendly
    decision in the history of transport in the State. In the rapidly
    expanding city of Hyderabad, metro expansion to the Old City,
    Shamshabad Airport, and areas beyond Hitec City has become
    an urgent necessity under Phase II and Phase III.
    Musi River Rejuvenation:
87. We are taking up a major development plan for the
    rejuvenation of the Musi River over a stretch of 55 km. In the
    first phase, this project will extend from Osman Sagar and
    Himayat Sagar up to Gandhi Sarovar. As part of the Musi
    rejuvenation, 2.5 TMC of water will be supplied to the Musi
    through the Godavari Project. While 45 STPs are already
    functioning, another 39 STPs have been sanctioned and are
    under construction at various stages. At the confluence of the
    Esa and Musi rivers, the government is developing the
    prestigious Gandhi Sarovar project. This includes river
    cleaning, flood control, riverfront development, and creation
    of recreational facilities for the public. We will provide
    rehabilitation to people living in the Musi river buffer zone
    from a humane perspective, without causing them any
    hardship.
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88. Our government has sanctioned works worth about
    ₹43,592.88 crore through various agencies for the development
    of Hyderabad and surrounding areas. Of these, works worth
    ₹24,752 crore have already commenced. The rest will be taken
    up soon.
    In this Budget, we propose an allocation of Rs.17,907 crore
    for the Municipal Administration and Urban Development
    Department.
    Maintenance of Law and Order:
89. The government is giving utmost priority to maintaining
    law and order in the State. The Police Department is showing
    good results in curbing anti-social activities.
90. To deal firmly with drugs and protect the State from the
    threat of narcotics, the government has established a special
    force called EAGLE. It has identified and destroyed 15 secret
    factories and laboratories manufacturing narcotic substances.
    To prevent inter-State drug trafficking, joint check-posts with
    CCTV surveillance have been established on major routes. A
    special narcotic and forensic laboratory has also been set up to
    strengthen investigation capacity. To reduce drug
    consumption, de-addiction centres have been established
    across the State, and awareness is being created among youth
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    through 4,729 anti-drug committees and 20,989 Prahari clubs
    in educational institutions.
    Naxalism – Rehabilitation:
91. The previous government and the present Central
    Government treated Naxalism merely as a law-and-order
    problem and tried to suppress it through police and armed
    forces. But our government analysed the roots of the problem
    and recognised the socio-economic reality that those who went
    into the forests would lay down arms and rejoin the
    mainstream of life if youth were provided proper livelihood,
    social dignity, and economic security. The visionary approach
    adopted by Telangana Government has become a model for
    the country. After the formation of Telangana State, from 2014
    to 2023, 347 Maoists surrendered. From December 7, 2023, to
    March 8, 2026, after our government assumed office, 732
    Maoists of various levels surrendered. Telangana has shown
    that only by eliminating the feudal social and economic
    inequalities that gave rise to Naxalism can the movement truly
    be brought to an end. “Only through comprehensive welfare
    and employment can real social transformation be achieved”
    — Telangana has shown this path to the nation.
    In this Budget, we propose an allocation of Rs.11,907
    crore for the Home Department.
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    Temple Development:
92. The government is taking special measures to preserve
    Telangana’s cultural and spiritual heritage. For the
    development of spiritual tourism in the State and for providing
    better facilities to devotees, we are giving special attention and
    adequate funds to the development of temples such as
    Bhadrachalam, Dharmapuri, Vemulawada, and
    Kaleshwaram. The famous Rajanna Temple is being
    developed into a full-fledged spiritual centre.
    Godavari Pushkaralu:
93. The highly sacred Godavari Pushkaralu, which is
    celebrated once every twelve years, will be held in Telangana
    State from June 26, 2027, to July 7, 2027. The government
    estimates that around 8 crore devotees will take the holy dip
    during this sacred period. In this context, the State
    Government is making preparations to conduct the Pushkaralu
    on a prestigious scale, in a manner that reflects Telangana’s
    culture, on the lines of the Kumbh Mela. To oversee the
    arrangements for the conduct of the Pushkaralu and related
    infrastructure development such as road widening,
    construction of new ghats, and temple development, the
    government has constituted a special Cabinet Sub-Committee
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    under the leadership of Hon’ble Minister Shri D. Sridhar Babu.
    The government is also taking steps to use modern technology
    for convenient darshan, security, and crowd management for
    devotees. For the conduct of these Godavari Pushkaralu, we
    are proposing ₹500 crore in this Budget.
    Development of Spiritual Tourism:
94. The government’s main objective is to develop spiritual
    tourism in the State and provide better facilities to devotees. In
    collaboration with the Telangana Tourism Development
    Corporation, the Endowments Department has launched nine
    new pilgrimage circuits in the State. Through these circuits,
    devotees are being provided accommodation, special darshan,
    and tourism facilities.
    Youth Services, Sports, and Tourism:
95. Youth are the guiding force for the future of the State. We
    are increasing their skills and expanding employment
    opportunities through a transparent recruitment process.
96. On December 13, 2025, the Uppal Rajiv Gandhi
    International Stadium became the venue for an extraordinary
    event. Bringing global football legend Lionel Messi to
    Hyderabad stands as proof of our government’s vision and
    sincerity towards sports. The way Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri
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    Revanth Reddy garu himself participated in this historic
    exhibition match inspired lakhs of youth across the State with
    an unprecedented sporting spirit. With the objective of
    identifying talent from the grassroots, we arranged a special
    football clinic with Messi’s team for selected poor and talented
    children. Those children receiving training at the hands of
    world-class players is a strong foundation for Telangana’s
    future in sports.
97. The government has drawn up plans to make the State
    the sports capital of the country by 2047. At the Telangana
    Sports Conclave, our government unveiled the State’s new
    Sports Policy. We have entered into nine key MoUs for the
    development of sports in the State. Along with specialized
    training in various sports, we have taken steps to ensure that
    athletes remain mentally and physically strong. Our
    government has decided to identify talented students from
    Gurukuls and provide them special training.
98. We have launched the Young India Physical Education
    and Sports University to help the State’s youth develop
    specialized skills in sports.
99. It is a rare honour for Telangana State to host the
    prestigious Women’s Hockey World Cup Qualifiers at the
    GMC Balayogi Hockey Stadium in Gachibowli, Hyderabad.
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    For this international tournament, in which players from eight
    countries participated, the Telangana Government upgraded
    the stadium further to international standards and conducted
    the event successfully. The Indian women’s hockey team
    qualified for the World Cup.
100. The new Sports Policy is working with the aim of
     identifying talented individuals from the grassroots at a young
     age and shaping them to higher levels. As part of this, “CM
     Cup” tournaments have been introduced over the past two
     years in 40 sports disciplines, including para sports. Cash prizes
     are being given to the winners. We are also identifying children
     of exceptional talent and providing them high-level training.
     Tourism Policy:
101. To ensure the comprehensive development of tourism in
     Telangana State, our government has announced and is
     implementing the Telangana Tourism Policy 2025-2030.
102. Through this policy, we aim to attract investments,
     expand employment opportunities, and introduce local arts,
     culture, and traditions to the world. This policy has received an
     excellent response from the private sector. As a result,
     investment proposals worth more than ₹25,000 crore are under
     consideration.
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103. For the first time in history, by hosting the Miss World
     competitions in Hyderabad, the city has drawn global
     attention.
     In this Budget, we propose an allocation of Rs.1,224 crore
     for the Tourism sector.
     Hon’ble Speaker Sir!
104. A Budget is not merely numbers and words… it is our
     life… our future.
     It gives hope for the future to youth who dream.
     It supports the weak who look for support.
     It provides shelter to those who have none.
     It brings water to the fields and increases agricultural
     yield.
     It creates work for those who toil.
     It delivers governance in a way that people can
     appreciate.
     In one word, the Budget I am proposing is the lamp of
     hope for the people of Telangana.
105. While giving priority to development and welfare, we are
     also giving importance to fiscal discipline without indulging in
     extravagance.
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106. This is a reflection of the aspirations of the people of
     Telangana. It is an assurance being extended for the uplift of
     the oppressed, the afflicted, the poor, and the weaker sections.
107. Even while facing many financial challenges on one side,
     we have prepared this Budget in a balanced way so that there
     will be no shortage of funds for development and welfare
     programmes. Without placing any additional burden on the
     common man through taxation, our people’s government
     believes in making best use of available resources, creating new
     wealth, and sharing it with the people.
108. Taking inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi’s words,
     “True development is the day the tears of the poor are wiped
     away,” this
     Budget is the foundation laid by our two years of governance
     to correct ten years of destruction. On that foundation, it is a
     blueprint for building a beautiful, prosperous, and peaceful
     Telangana State. I appeal to the opposition not to confine itself
     merely to criticism, but to offer constructive advice and
     suggestions for the development of the State and become
     partners in progress.
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     Budget Estimates 2026-27:
109. For the financial year 2026-27, I propose a total
     expenditure of Rs. 3,24,234 crore, revenue expenditure of Rs.
     2,34,406 crore, and capital expenditure of Rs. 47,267 crore.
110. With confidence in the people of Telangana, and with the
     belief that this Budget will reassure their future, I place before
     this House for its approval the Budget for the financial year
     2026-27, which stands by the people and seeks to fulfil their
     dreams.
     Jai Hind… Jai Telangana…