The correct answer is: A) Education
Education is the sector that typically receives the largest allocation in the Telangana budget. In the 2022-23 budget, education received an allocation of Rs. 29,900 crore, which is 23.5% of the total budget. This is followed by agriculture, which received an allocation of Rs. 23,000 crore (19.5%), and irrigation, which received an allocation of Rs. 18,000 crore (15.5%).
The high allocation to education is in line with the government’s focus on improving the quality of education in the state. The government has launched several initiatives in this regard, including the Nadu-Nedu scheme, which aims to improve the infrastructure and quality of education in government schools.
The allocation to agriculture is also significant, as agriculture is the backbone of the Telangana economy. The government has launched several initiatives to improve the productivity of agriculture, including the Rythu Bandhu scheme, which provides financial assistance to farmers.
The allocation to irrigation is also important, as irrigation is essential for agriculture. The government has launched several initiatives to improve the irrigation infrastructure in the state, including the Mission Bhagiratha scheme, which aims to provide drinking water to all households in the state.