What are the total outlays of Andhra Pradesh's X and XI 5-Year Plans? What proportion of the outlay is allocated to agriculture including irrigation?
In short
National plan outlay rose from about Rs 15.25 lakh crore in the X Plan to Rs 36.44 lakh crore in the XI Plan, with Andhra Pradesh's plan expanding too. Agriculture with irrigation got about 20% (X Plan) and 18.5% (XI Plan) nationally, while Andhra Pradesh's Jalayagnam (2004) raised irrigation's share.
Model answer
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Substantial Outlay Growth
For scale, the national outlay was Rs 15.25 lakh crore in the X Plan, rising to Rs 36.44 lakh crore in the XI Plan; Andhra Pradesh’s own state plan grew too, driven by enhanced resource mobilization and projects like the Polavaram project3.
Fiscal Challenges
The CAG report on Andhra Pradesh's finances reveals rising revenue deficits that constrained capital spending4, especially on irrigation, despite recent budgets (2025-27) projecting 12-14% GSDP growth.
Steady Agriculture Share
Agriculture and irrigation allocations hovered around 20%, with the XI Plan dedicating Rs 6.74 lakh crore nationally to agriculture and allied sectors, reflecting sustained investment in rural livelihoods.
Declining Irrigation Investment
Nationally, irrigation’s share dropped to about 6% during the X Plan, raising sustainability concerns in drought-prone regions like Rayalaseema; Andhra Pradesh countered this through Jalayagnam (2004), prioritizing projects like Polavaram and leveraging central schemes such as AIBP.
Boost Irrigation Funding
Increasing irrigation outlays via central schemes and partnerships is vital to address water scarcity and enhance productivity.
Fiscal Discipline and Integration
Reducing revenue deficits will free resources for capital expenditure; integrating agriculture with allied sectors can promote inclusive growth.
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