Telangana's 2026-27 Budget: A Commitment to Welfare and Development

Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka unveiled a ₹3.24 lakh crore budget for 2026-27, emphasizing welfare, infrastructure, and rural advancement. Key allocations include ₹33,688 crore for rural development and new initiatives for students. The budget supports various sectors, focusing on inclusive growth and empowerment for all segments.

Telangana Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister, Bhatti Vikramarka, presented the state budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 on Friday, announcing a total allocation of ₹3,24,234 crore. This budget, which highlights ₹2,34,406 crore for revenue expenditure and ₹47,267 crore dedicated to capital expenditure, aims to bolster welfare, infrastructure, and rural development.

Highlighting new welfare measures, the budget extends the Mid-day Meal scheme to intermediate students in government junior colleges and introduces motorised vehicle distribution for differently-abled students pursuing higher education. 'We recognize adolescence as a crucial life phase; nutrition is vital for learning and life expectancy,' Vikramarka stated during his budget speech.

The budget earmarks ₹1,000 crore for infrastructure development at Osmania University and ₹400 crore for Veernari Chakali Ailamma Women's University. Significant allocations are directed towards rural and infrastructure sectors, with ₹33,688 crore for Panchayat Raj and Rural Development, ₹26,674 crore for Education, and ₹22,615 crore for Irrigation departments.

Other major allocations include ₹21,285 crore for Power, ₹17,907 crore for Municipal Administration and Urban Development, ₹13,679 crore for Health, and ₹11,784 crore for Scheduled Castes welfare. A ₹6,000 crore allocation for the Rajiv Yuva Vikasa programme underscores the focus on youth skilling with a scholarship initiative for trainees.

(With inputs from agencies.)