Fiscal Deficit-to-GSDP Ratio for 28 States FRBM Recommended Limit: 3.5%. (BE 2023-24) 🥇 1. Gujarat **1.75%** Deficit: ₹42,480 Cr GSDP: ₹24.26 L Cr 🥈 2. Uttarakhand 2.15% Deficit: ₹7,459 Cr GSDP: ₹3.46 L Cr 🥉 3. Jharkhand 2.54% Deficit: ₹11,691 Cr GSDP: ₹4.61 L Cr 4. Karnataka 2.74% Deficit: ₹68,505 Cr GSDP: ₹25.01 L Cr 5. Maharashtra 2.77% Deficit: ₹1,11,956 Cr GSDP: ₹40.44 L Cr 6. Haryana 2.80% Deficit: ₹30,651 Cr GSDP: ₹10.96 L Cr 7. Odisha 2.89% Deficit: ₹24,982 Cr …

Debt to GSDP Ratio (CAG) 33.1%** recommended under the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) guidelines. 🥇 1. Odisha 16.00% CAG: ₹1,52,000 Cr GSDP: ₹8,63,524 Cr RBI: 16.00% 🥈 2. Maharashtra 22.50% CAG: ₹7,60,000 Cr GSDP: ₹40,44,251 Cr RBI: 18.30% 🥉 3. Gujarat 23.50% CAG: ₹3,95,000 Cr GSDP: ₹24,25,800 Cr RBI: 18.20% 4. Sikkim 24.20% CAG: ₹10,000 Cr GSDP: ₹48,937 Cr RBI: 33.00% 5. Chhattisgarh 24.90% CAG: ₹1,12,000 Cr GSDP: ₹…

The Saka Era , also known as Shalivahana Era or Sakabda , is used in Hindu calendars, the Indian National Calendar, and the Cambodian Buddhist calendar. It has been an important system for measuring years and religious dates in India for centuries. Origin and History The Saka Era began in 78 A.D. , which is widely accepted by historians as the foundation year. The Saka Era was initiated by the Saka ruler Chastana, founder of a new dynasty known as th…

Devarakonda Samsthanam (c.1551 CE -  1948 CE) was a prominent feudal principality in the Deccan region, now part of Telangana, during the medieval and early modern periods. It was a vassal state under larger powers such as the Qutb Shahi dynasty and later the Nizam of Hyderabad. Known for its strategic location and fortified settlements, Devarakonda played a significant role in regional politics, culture, and trade. 1. Origins and Rise Founding:  E…

Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary – Kalaburagi district, Karnataka (near Zaheerabad, Telangana border). First dry land wildlife sanctuary in South India, spread over 134.88 sq.km. Declared a sanctuary in 2011, it spans 134.88 sq.km, making it the first dry land wildlife sanctuary in South India. The sanctuary hosts diverse flora including medicinal herbs, red sandalwood, teak trees, and fauna like Black Buck, Four-horned Antelope, Hyena, Indian Wolf,…

Buddhavanam (“Buddha Forest”) is a 279‑acre Buddhist cultural and spiritual destination situated on the left bank of the Krishna River, near Nagarjuna Sagar Dam, Telangana . It is conceived as an immersive journey through the life of the Buddha, the evolution of Buddhist art, and the rich Buddhist legacy of the Telugu region – once part of the ancient Asmaka country. The park is managed by the Telangana State Tourism Development Corporation (TSTD…