Hyderabad: The Shabbir Ali budget praise highlighted increased allocations for minority welfare and social justice, as the Telangana government presented its 2026-27 Budget.
Advisor to the Telangana government Mohammed Ali Shabbir praised the Congress government led by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu. He described the Budget as pro-farmer and pro-people, with a focus on inclusive growth.
Shabbir Ali welcomed the allocation of Rs.3,769 crore for minorities. He said the amount marked an increase of Rs.178 crore compared to the previous year and reflected the government’s commitment to comprehensive uplift and equal development.
He said the government introduced focused measures to improve economic self-reliance. These include distributing 10,000 sewing machines to minority women and providing skill development training to 4,655 minority youth.
Shabbir Ali budget praise underlines welfare allocations
Expanding the Shabbir Ali budget praise, he said the Budget placed minorities at the centre of welfare planning. He noted that initiatives focused on education, entrepreneurship, and financial independence.
He also welcomed the Rs.6,000 crore allocation for the Rajiv Yuva Vikasam Scheme. The scheme will provide financial assistance to youth from SC, ST, BC, minority and other sections to promote entrepreneurship and self-employment.
Highlighting education, he praised the Young India Integrated Residential Schools initiative. Under this programme, the government is establishing 105 schools across Assembly constituencies.
He said authorities have already sanctioned 79 schools and started construction at 44 locations. According to him, the project will ensure quality, skill-oriented education for students from all communities.
Shabbir Ali also pointed to broader welfare allocations exceeding Rs.36,000 crore for SC, ST, BC and minority groups. These include Rs.11,784 crore for SCs, Rs.7,937 crore for STs, and Rs.12,511 crore for BCs.
He said the allocation of pending SC/ST Sub-Plan funds and expansion of livelihood and education programmes would help bridge historical inequalities. He added that the measures would ensure benefits reach marginalised communities.
Praising Bhatti Vikramarka, he said the Budget balanced welfare and development priorities while focusing on farmers, weaker sections, and youth. He described it as part of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s broader vision of inclusive governance.
He said, “This is a pro-farmer, pro-people budget that strengthens social justice and ensures equal opportunities for all sections, especially minorities and other disadvantaged communities.”