Telangana Budget 2025: Telangana’s Deputy Chief Minister, Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, presented the state budget for 2025-26 on March 19, 2025. The budget outlay is ₹3.05 lakh crore. Telangana’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) for 2024-25 was ₹16.1 lakh crore, with a growth rate of 10.5%.
Telangana Budget 2025: Mega Master Plan
A highlight of the budget is the “Mega Master Plan 2050.” This plan aims to decentralize industrial development. It focuses on expanding growth beyond Hyderabad, the IT hub. The plan targets balanced progress across all regions of Telangana. This move ensures sustainable industrial growth in rural and urban areas alike.
Telangana Budget 2025: Investment in Education
The government announced an investment of ₹11,600 crore to establish 58 Young India Integrated Residential Schools. These schools are designed to address issues in the current residential school system.
The schools will provide equal opportunities for students from diverse communities, including SC, ST, BC, minorities, and others. The initiative focuses on holistic development, incorporating mental and physical growth. Social workers and educators collaborated to design this transformative program.
Telangana Budget 2025: Budget Allocation Details
The total proposed expenditure for FY26 is ₹3,04,965 crore. Revenue expenditure stands at ₹2,26,982 crore, while capital expenditure is ₹36,504 crore. The remaining amount includes loans, advances, and capital disbursements for debt repayment.
The fiscal deficit is projected to be 3% of the GSDP, estimated at ₹17,96,491 crore. The net deficit is pegged at ₹498.45 crore. However, the budget projects a revenue surplus of ₹2,738 crore, with revenue receipts expected at ₹2,29,720 crore.
Focus on Debt Management
Public debt under the Fiscal Responsibility and Budgetary Management (FRBM) Act is projected at ₹5,04,814 crore for FY26. This accounts for 28.1% of the GSDP. The revised estimate for FY25 was ₹4,51,203 crore.
Commitment to Equality
The Congress-led government emphasized its commitment to equitable resource distribution. Vikramarka stated the budget aims to create a system free of inequalities. The focus remains on inclusive development, inspired by secular values.
Promoting Balanced Growth
The “Mega Master Plan 2050” also ensures Hyderabad is not the sole beneficiary of industrial development. The plan prioritizes decentralization, promoting progress in all regions. This approach ensures fair distribution of resources and balanced economic growth.
Conclusion
Telangana’s budget for 2025-26 reflects a clear focus on growth, equality, and sustainability. Key initiatives, such as the Young India Integrated Residential Schools and the Mega Master Plan 2050, underline the government’s commitment to inclusive development. The budget emphasizes industrial decentralization, investment in education, and responsible fiscal management. With these measures, the state aims to achieve balanced progress and reduce inequalities across all sectors. Get the latest budget news, latest news, and economic updates — visit News Trendzs today!
