Telangana Budget 2025: Significant increase in allocations for BC welfare

HYDERABAD: The Telangana state government has presented its annual budget for 2025-26, with a special focus on welfare initiatives, including a significant increase in allocations for backward classes (BCs). Finance Minister Bhatti Vikramarka, representing the Congress government, unveiled a budget of ₹3,04,965 crore in the Legislative Assembly.

According to the budget estimates, Telangana’s per capita income for 2024-25 is projected at ₹3,79,751. The government has earmarked ₹2,26,982 crore for revenue expenditure and ₹36,504 crore for capital expenditure.
A key highlight of this budget is the allocation for the BC Welfare Department, which has been raised to ₹11,405 crore. This marks a substantial increase from the previous allocation under the BRS government, which had allotted only ₹6,229 crore for BC Welfare in the 2023-24 budget. The Congress government, presenting its first annual budget, has emphasized its commitment to the upliftment of backward classes by significantly boosting funds for their welfare programs.

Department-wise Budget Allocations:
• Agriculture Department: ₹24,439 crore
• Panchayati Raj Department: ₹31,605 crore
• Women and Child Welfare Department: ₹2,862 crore
• Labor Department: ₹900 crore
• Handloom Sector: ₹371 crore
• Education Department: ₹23,108 crore
• ST Welfare: ₹17,169 crore
• Animal Husbandry Department: ₹1,674 crore
• Civil Supplies Department: ₹5,734 crore
• SC Welfare: ₹40,232 crore
• Industries Department: ₹3,527 crore
• BC Welfare: ₹11,405 crore
• Minority Welfare Department: ₹3,591 crore
• IT Sector: ₹774 crore

The budget reflects the Congress government’s policy priorities, with a major focus on social welfare, agriculture, education, and economic development. The increase in funds for BC Welfare is expected to support various schemes aimed at empowering backward communities through education, employment, and financial assistance.