The Telangana Government managed its debt obligations by borrowing Rs 52,118 crore to raise Rs 64,516 crore needed for debt servicing and allotted Rs 24,036 crore for capital expenditure and Rs 61,194 crore for social welfare programmes.
The government managed to timely pay salaries to 3,69,200 regular employees and pensions to 2,88,000 individuals on the first of every month.
The significant welfare measures are the disbursal of Rs 7,625 crore under the Rythu Bharosa Scheme and Rs 2,061 crore for waiving farm loans. The Aarogyasri Health Scheme saw an allocation of Rs 890 crore.
The subsidised LPG cylinder scheme under the Mahila Laxmi scheme received Rs 442 crore, while Rs 1,234 crore was spent to supply free power under the Griha Jyoti scheme. Farmers benefitted from electricity subsidies amounting to Rs 11,141 crore, and Rs 1,647 crore was allocated as rice subsidy.
Additional allocations included Rs 1,016 crore for scholarships and diet charges, Rs 1,375 crore for TGSRTC and Rs 2,311 crore for marriage assistance under the Kalyana Lakshmi/Shadi Mubarak schemes.
In the power sector, the government ensured uninterrupted quality power supply across the state and provided free electricity to 39,067 educational institutions, costing Rs 198.87 crore since September.
A roadmap for renewable energy was introduced, aiming to produce 20,000 MW of green energy by 2030 and an additional 20,000 MW by 2035. Women’s self-help groups were included in solar energy production plans, empowering them economically.
Power sector infrastructure was expanded to handle the projected demand of 22,488 MW by 2030. This includes the construction of substations and transmission lines costing Rs 1,521 crore. A 500 MWh battery energy storage system is also being planned to ensure grid stability. Emergency Response Teams with specialised vehicles were deployed in Greater Hyderabad to address power supply issues promptly.
The government also focused on addressing mismanagement in projects like the Bhadradri and Yadadri Thermal Power Plants, which faced delays and cost overruns. Measures were implemented to rectify these issues and ensure their completion within revised timelines.
The waiver of farm loans benefitted 25 lakh farmers and free electricity supply for farming continued uninterrupted strengthening rural economies.
Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka emphasised that all expenditures were meticulously planned to maximize benefits without increasing the tax burden. The government remains committed to transparent governance, sustainable growth and in ensuring that social welfare schemes reach beneficiaries.
