There is a clear indication of poor financial condition prevailing throughout the country. Its effect could be seen in the preparation of budget proposals of TS.
It is reported that CM of TS Mr KCR has finalized the budget proposals in a meeting of finance department officials.
Authentic sources indicated that the Dept. of Minorities Welfare had proposed budget estimate to the tune of Rs.2212 crore but the Finance Dept. reduced it to Rs.1200 crore whereas in the year 2018-19 the budget had Rs.1988 crore.
It is reported that Dept. of Minorities Welfare requested Finance Dept. not to reduce the budget pertaining to Minorities Residential Schools and Overseas Scholarship Scheme.
Affected Work
It is quite likely that the construction work pertaining to Makka Masjid, Dargah Jahangir Peeran, Aneesul Ghuraba, Islamic Centre and new buildings for Residential Schools may get affected.
Immediate Release of Funds
Shaadi Mubarak is the only scheme which is under green channel. Under this channel, as soon as the applications are granted, amounts are released by Finance Dept. immediately.
Lofty Claims
CM of TS is not tired of making lofty claims about the welfare of Minorities but his actions negate his claims. Last year, out Rs.1988 crore, were allocated but only Rs.1380 crore were released whereas Rs.1214 crore has been spent.
No Funds istead Orders
Finance Dept. has to release Rs.700 crore during this year. Orders were issued for paying Rs.150 crore but the amount has not yet been released.