A.P. Ministers call Budget a balanced roadmap for development and welfare

Ministers of the Andhra Pradesh government on Saturday welcomed the ₹3.32 lakh crore Budget for 2026-27 financial year, describing it as a ‘balanced roadmap for development and welfare’ under the leadership of Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu.

Housing and I&PR Minister Kolusu Parthasarathy said the Budget overcame a debt burden of ₹10 lakh crore inherited from the previous YSRCP regime, while reducing the revenue deficit to 1.11% and containing fiscal deficit at 3.84%.

He noted that capital expenditure had been stepped up to ₹48,697 crore and ₹57,868 crore worth of Amaravati works received administrative sanction.

Social Welfare Minister Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy highlighted ₹20,644 crore allocated for SC welfare and ₹300 crore for hostel infrastructure.

Home Minister V. Anitha said the Budget aimed at fulfilling the aspirations of five crore people and announced 3,000 new police vehicles and cyber crime police stations in every district.

Transport Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy welcomed the allocation of ₹9,856 crore for transport and roads.

Minority Welfare Minister N. Mohammed Farook said ₹6,090 crore had been earmarked for minorities, including ₹3,133 crore under the Sub-Plan.

Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh cited ₹439 crore for tourism and plans for seven anchor hubs.

BC Welfare Minister S. Savitha said ₹51,021 crore was allocated for BC welfare. MLC B.T. Naidu underscored the higher allocations for education and agriculture.