Chief Minister Paty Vikramarka in the Assembly on Thursday. The budget presents a clear vision to make Hyderabad a world-class city. Significant budgetary allocations have been made and well-defined programmes have been announced to address key challenges. It reflects the Congress government’s commitment to improve the quality of life of Hyderabad residents and consolidate its position as a leading economic and cultural hub. The budget puts Hyderabad at the forefront of its development agenda. The budget outlines a multi-pronged approach addressing key areas such as infrastructure, transport, disaster management and environmental revitalization.
N. Uttam Kumar Reddy- Irrigation Minister
This budget is anti-farmer and the government has no proper plans for public welfare. It resembles a road map with no significant features. Failure to take forward Shemarak Kata project, no guarantee on Dalit Bandhu, no mention of Raithu Bandhu. The budget is rubbish, with no emphasis on providing financial assistance to farmers. The state government has not been able to formulate a single policy for the development of information technology, industry, agriculture, etc.
K. Chandrashekar Rao – BRS president
This budget is anti-farmer and the government has no proper plans for public welfare. It looks like a road show with no significant features. Failure to take forward Shemarak Kata project, no guarantee on Dalit Bandhu, no mention of Raithu Bandhu. The budget is rubbish, with no emphasis on financial aid to farmers. The state government has not been able to formulate a single policy for the development of information technology, industry, agriculture etc.
K.T. Rama Rao- BRS working president
The government has presented a weak budget by not fulfilling its promises. Failed to allocate funds for welfare schemes. The government ignored women, farmers and Dalits. There is no constructive policy for the development of the state. No funds have been set aside for the development of Hyderabad.
Md Shabbir Ali – Government adviser
The allocation of Rs 72,659 crore for agriculture and allied sectors reflects the Congress government’s recognition of agriculture as the backbone of the state’s economy. An unprecedented allocation of Rs 31,000 crore has been made for waiving crop loans. No state could match this historic move. The budget reflects a strong commitment to social justice and inclusive growth.
Tummala Nageswara Rao – Agriculture minister
The budget is nothing but estimates, jugglery of figures, bluster and self-satisfaction. There was no provision for crop investment assistance under Raithu Bandhu, Rythu Barosa. There is no mention of pension assistance, in which the Congress has cheated the people. The budget for Dalit welfare and tribal welfare has been reduced. More money was needed for agriculture.
G. Kishan Reddy – Union minister
This budget is proof that fulfilling the promises made by the Congress is like laying eggs on a donkey. The computational document budget does not show where the revenue for appropriation will be collected. The government has admitted that loan waivers cause more harm than good.
Bandi Sanjay Kumar – Minister of state
It is proof of the bankruptcy of the Congress that it presented a budget with debt and gave priority to political rhetoric. There is no mention of unemployment. They need Rs 14,000 crore per month. But the government did not allocate the amount. It is estimated that Rs 14,000 crore is required annually under the Maha Lakshmi scheme to provide financial assistance of Rs 2,500 to poor women. Project not specified.
Aleti Maheshwar Reddy – BJP floor leader
It is ridiculous that KCR is talking about state budget without responding to the Union budget. Even when he passed a resolution in the assembly against the Union budget which betrayed Telangana, he did not come to the assembly. Under the political alliance, PRS and BJP are accusing the Congress.
D. Anasuya Seethakka – Minister of Women and Child Development, Tribal Welfare
The Telangana government allocated Rs 3,003 crore for the welfare of minorities, while the central government allocated only Rs 3,183 crore across the country. The Congress has fulfilled the promises made in the manifesto. I am thankful to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Deputy Chief Minister Patty Vikramarka for allocating adequate funds.
Mohammed Faheemuddin Qureshi, vice-chairman & president of Telangana Minorities Residential Educational Institutions Society
We welcome the quota for agriculture, Dalit, tribal, education and medical sectors. Funds have been allocated for the last 10 years and have not been spent completely. Not more than 60 per cent of the expenditure was spent on Dalit and tribal sub-projects. Lack of literacy activities, buildings and other facilities in government schools leads students to be attracted to private schools. Even the funds allocated to the medical sector are not sufficient for slum and rural dispensaries and government hospitals.
Tammineni Veerabhadram – CPM state secretary
Substantial budgetary allocations for critical infrastructure projects underline the commitment of the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister to make Hyderabad a progressive urban centre. ₹1,525 crore set aside for the regional ring road will improve connectivity, reduce traffic congestion and open up new opportunities for growth. ₹1,500 crore dedicated to the Musi River Project and development of the Musi Corridor highlights a strong commitment towards environmental sustainability, tourism and job creation. Additionally, ₹3,385 crore set aside for metro water works will ensure critical sustainable water supply for the city’s growing population.
