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Telangana budget to boost farmers welfare & economy: Uttam Kumar Reddy

Hyderabad, Mar 19 (UNI) Telangana Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister Capt. N. Uttam Kumar Reddy lauded the Rs 3.04 lakh crore state budget for 2025-26 presented by Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu as a bold and progressive financial plan aimed at strengthening agriculture, the economy, and social welfare.

Talking to the media here on Wednesday, Reddy praised the Rs 23,373 crore allocation for irrigation, highlighting the Udaya Samudram-Brahmana Velamala Lift Irrigation Project, which will irrigate one lakh acres and provide safe drinking water to 107 fluoride-affected villages in Nalgonda and Yadadri Bhuvanagiri districts.


He also welcomed the Rs 266.65 crore allocated for the revitalization of the Bunadigani Canal under the Musi Project, which is expected to improve water distribution for farmers in Yadadri district.

The Minister commended the government's proactive approach in securing Telangana's rightful share of Krishna and Godavari river waters.
He praised the introduction of a real-time telemetry system for monitoring water usage, which will enhance transparency and efficiency in water management.

Reddy welcomed the Rs 5,734 crore allocation for the Civil Supplies Department, which will ensure food security for millions of Telangana families.
He highlighted the Gruha Jyothi Scheme, which offers free electricity to households consuming up to 200 units, benefiting 50 lakh families. The government has allocated Rs 1,775.15 crore to sustain the initiative.

He also lauded the Indiramma Housing Scheme, which provides houses in the name of women beneficiaries. With 4.5 lakh houses sanctioned and Rs 22,500 crore allocated, he described it as a transformative step for women’s empowerment and housing security.

Reddy praised welfare initiatives under the Abhayahastam Scheme, which includes free bus travel for women under the Mahalakshmi Scheme, Rs 500 LPG cylinders, and expanded ration card benefits aimed at improving the lives of economically weaker sections.

He also welcomed the Rs 500 per quintal bonus for fine rice procurement, which has encouraged an increase in fine rice cultivation from 25 lakh acres to 40 lakh acres.
He assured that the state’s strengthened paddy procurement system is designed to ensure farmers receive fair prices and are protected from market fluctuations.

Reddy praised the Rythu Bharosa Scheme, under which each farmer will receive Rs 12,000 per acre annually to support investment costs for seeds, fertilizers, and technology. With an allocation of Rs 18,000 crore, the scheme is expected to improve farmers' financial stability and boost productivity.

He also highlighted major allocations for marginalized communities, including Rs 40,232 crore for Scheduled Caste Welfare, Rs 17,169 crore for Scheduled Tribe Welfare, Rs 11,405 crore for Backward Classes Welfare, Rs 31,605 crore for Rural Development, Rs 12,393 crore for Healthcare, and Rs 3,591 crore for Minority Welfare.

Calling the budget a “visionary roadmap,” Reddy said it prioritizes farmers, social welfare, and inclusive growth, driving Telangana towards economic prosperity under Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s leadership.


He described the budget as a symbol of hope, progress, and prosperity that will benefit citizens across both rural and urban Telangana.
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