no significant benefit for the Rayalaseema region or Kurnool district.

 With a massive outlay of ₹3,32,205 crore aimed at the "Vision Swarnandhra @ 2047" goal, this budget raises alarms regarding the fiscal deficit and the state of government debt. It lacks the necessary approach for inclusive growth and the effort required to achieve balanced regional development. There has been no significant benefit for the Rayalaseema region or Kurnool district.

Professor Mansoor Rahman, Kurnool

Irrigation and Agriculture

District officials had proposed approximately ₹1,420 crore for the completion of pending irrigation projects in the combined Kurnool district. While the government stated in its budget speech that it is committed to completing these on a priority basis, there was no mention of the Gundrevula project. Farmers in Kurnool may see some benefit from funds allocated to the project aimed at transforming Rayalaseema into a "Global Horticulture Hub." However, no attempt was made to address the issue of rural migration in Western Kurnool.

Industry and Infrastructure

Funds were not allocated for developing infrastructure at the Orvakal Mega Industrial Hub. While allocations were shown for setting up new MSME parks in Brahmanapalle (Orvakal), Muruvani (Pedakadubur), and Kappatralla (Alur), no funds were earmarked for the proposed Adoni-Yemmiganur Textile Cluster.

Education and Research

Insufficient funds were allocated to complete the unfinished buildings at Dr. Abdul Haq Urdu University, Cluster University, and Rayalaseema University. Issues regarding their overall development and staff recruitment were ignored. Furthermore:

• Zero allocations were made for the development of the Banavasi Livestock Research Center.

• No funds were provided for establishing Skill Development Centers or the proposed Minority Study Circle.

The report notes that rural areas in the remote parts of the district would only benefit if high priority and large-scale funding were given to rural infrastructure.

Healthcare

While priority and funding were given to complete the Kurnool and Adoni Medical Colleges, there was no interest shown in upgrading the facilities or the status of the Kurnool Government General Hospital. Established in 1852, it remains one of the largest hospitals in the state but continues to be overlooked for major improvements.

translated notes from Prof Mansoor Rahiman, knl