Telangana govt presents budget of Rs 2.91 lakh cr, hints at heavy dependence on borrowings

The Telangana government presented a Rs 2.91 lakh crore budget for 2024-25, with an expected revenue of Rs 2.21 lakh crore and capital expenditure of Rs 33,487 crore. The state's overall debt reached Rs 6.71 lakh crore over the past ten years. Significant allocations were made for agriculture, education, and irrigation, with measures to reduce borrowing dependency.