Budget Speech 2016-17. Andhra Pradesh (Yanamala Ramakrishnudu, Minister of Finance)

Abstract

The Finance Minister of the state of Andhra Pradesh, presented the Budget proposals for the 2016-17 financial year.It was felt that the budget for 2016-17 is unique on several counts. First and foremost, it's the first e-Budget, with all budget documents being made available in easily readable format on a Tablet that can be carried anywhere and refer to at anytime. Second, it's a truly decentralised budget; every drawing and disbursing officer (DDO) in the state – and there are more than 20,800 DDOs in the state - has prepared the budget proposals for the unit under his /her control. Third, this is a genuinely outcome-focused budget with unwavering focus on performance and outcomes rather than the traditional input-based budget. Fourth, this is a demand driven budget based on the needs of the grassroots and the expectations of the people. Fifth, the government obtained inputs from the public and incorporated them as appropriate.