Telangana Budget: ₹5,907 crore allocated for R&B department

To improve road and other infrastructure in both the rural and urban areas, the Telangana government has proposed an allocation of ₹5,907 crore for the Roads & Buildings department in the Budget-2025-26.

“The innovative ‘Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM)’, adopted by the State government is set to expedite development, will speed up road infrastructure development ensuring efficient resource utilisation,” said Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, while presenting the Budget in the Assembly on Wednesday.

He said that the government had set its sights on developing a staggering 17,000 km of rural roads by 2028 with an investment of ₹28,000 crore, revolutionising rural connectivity and accessibility. “In addition to rural road development, the government has granted administrative approval for the construction of 769.35 km of new roads. This project, worth ₹3,725.22 crore, will strengthen connectivity and modernise transportation infrastructure,” he said, adding that the State government is committed to ensuring that every gram panchayat is connected with a BT (Bituminous) road.