The Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented the highly anticipated 2026-27 state budget in the assembly today, unveiling key allocations across sectors and projects. The total budget stands at a substantial ₹3,32,205 crore, reflecting the government’s ambitious development agenda.
A notable highlight is the Amaravati capital project, which received ₹6,000 crore, signaling a renewed focus after years of limited attention. The Panchayati Raj department, under Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, also received a significant boost, including ₹9,668 crore for the Thalliki Vandanam project. The Polavaram irrigation project was allocated ₹6,105 crore, while other irrigation initiatives collectively received ₹9,906 crore.
Education remains a priority, with school education allocated ₹32,308 crore, higher education ₹2,566 crore, and Samagra Shiksha ₹2,946 crore. Scholarship programs have been set aside ₹3,836 crore, and midday meal initiatives under Dokka Seethamma scheme received ₹2,161 crore. Other notable allocations include skill development (₹1,232 crore), Mana Badi Mana Bhavishyat (₹1,500 crore), and PM Schools for Rising India (₹707 crore).
Health and welfare sectors were also well funded, with the Medical and Health Department receiving ₹19,306 crore and Women and Child Welfare ₹4,581 crore. Farmers and agriculture initiatives such as Annadata Sukhibhava and Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana were allocated ₹6,600 crore and ₹1,927 crore respectively, while fishermen received ₹260 crore and price stabilization fund ₹500 crore.
Other key allocations include BC Corporations ₹23,650 crore, Rayalaseema Global Horticulture Hub ₹30,000 crore, Water Resources ₹18,223 crore, Panchayati Raj ₹22,941 crore, and Municipal Administration ₹14,538 crore.
The 2026-27 budget reflects a balanced approach towards infrastructure, social welfare, agriculture, and education, aiming to accelerate overall development in Andhra Pradesh.
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