Telangana’s budget for the financial year 2024-25 has been announced with a total expenditure of Rs 2,91,059 crore, outlining significant allocations across various sectors aimed at bolstering infrastructure, welfare programs, and economic growth.**Key Highlights:**1. **Development of Hyderabad**: A substantial allocation of Rs 10,000 crore has been earmarked for the development of Hyderabad, the state’s capital, focusing on enhancing its infrastructure and amenities.2. **Regional Ring Road**: The budget allocates Rs 1,525 crore for the construction of the Regional Ring Road, aimed at improving connectivity and reducing congestion in the region.3. **Health and Education**: In a bid to strengthen public services, Rs 11,468 crore has been allocated to the Medical and Health sector, while Rs 21,292 crore has been earmarked for Education, emphasizing the government’s commitment to quality healthcare and education for all.4. **Agriculture**: Recognizing agriculture as a crucial sector, the budget allocates Rs 72,659 crore to boost agricultural productivity, support farmers, and ensure food security.5. **Welfare Schemes**: Several welfare schemes have been prioritized, including Rs 723 crore for the Under LPG Cylinder for Rs.500 Scheme, Rs 2,418 crore for the Gruha Jyothi Scheme benefiting households with less than 200 units of electricity consumption, and Rs 3,836 crore for Civil Supplies to ensure essential commodities reach every household.6. **Social Development**: The budget emphasizes social development with Rs 33,124 crore for Scheduled Castes Development Fund (SCSDF), Rs 17,056 crore for Scheduled Tribes Development Fund (STSDF), Rs 3,003 crore for Minority welfare, and Rs 9,200 crore for Backward Classes (BC) Welfare.7. **Infrastructure and Security**: Rs 16,410 crore has been allocated for TRANSCO & DISCOMs to enhance power infrastructure, Rs 9,564 crore for the Home Department to strengthen law and order, and Rs 5,790 crore for Roads & Buildings Department for infrastructure development across the state.Telangana’s budget for FY 2024-25 underscores a comprehensive approach to inclusive development, focusing on infrastructure enhancement, welfare schemes, and sectoral growth initiatives aimed at fostering economic resilience and social equity across the state.