📄 Abstract
This study analyzes the fiscal and developmental trajectories of Andhra Pradesh (AP) and Telangana (TS) following their 2014 bifurcation. Using data systematically compiled from official government sources (RBI, CAG, MOSPI, NITI Aayog, NFHS-5, State Health Departments), we employ growth accounting, fiscal decomposition, and correlation analysis. Results identify two distinct fiscal syndromes: Telangana's 'High-Growth Debt Trap', characterized by robust revenue (average OTR/GSDP: 7.1% vs. AP's 6.1%) but accelerated debt accumulation (interest payment CAGR: 15.8%), and Andhra Pradesh's 'Revenue-Deficit Development Paradox', marked by structural revenue deficits (avg. 3.8% of GSDP) and weak economic-health outcome relationships. District-level analysis reveals a positive correlation between economic output and poor health indicators in Andhra Pradesh (+0.58, p<0.05, n=13 districts), suggesting governance inefficiencies. All correlations are statistically significant at 5% level. Policy prescriptions emphasize fiscal transparency and outcome-based governance, with tailored approaches for each state's specific syndrome. Complete replication data and methodology available in supplementary materials.
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📚 How to Cite:
Dr. Sudhakara Rao Bezawada , FISCAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DIVERGENCE BETWEEN ANDHRA PRADESH AND TELANGANA: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS (2004-05 TO 2023-24) , Volume 13 , Issue 12, December 2025, EPRA International Journal of Economic and Business Review(JEBR) , Pages: 5 - 10 , DOI: https://doi.org/10.36713/epra25134