Andhra Pradesh Unveils Rs 3.32 Lakh Crore Budget, CM Credits Centre’s Support

• Andhra Pradesh presented a Rs 3,32,205 crore budget for FY 2026-27, balancing welfare and economic growth.
• Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav tabled the budget, estimating revenue expenditure at Rs 2,56,143 crore and capital expenditure at Rs 53,915 crore.
• Key allocations include Rs 32,308 crore for School Education, Rs 19,306 crore for Health, and Rs 51,021 crore for BC component.
• The budget prioritizes agriculture and water security, with Rs 9,906 crore for major irrigation and Rs 6,105 crore for Polavaram project.
• CM Chandrababu Naidu credited the Union government, PM Modi, and FM Sitharaman for support in key projects and future development.