India Subsidy Allocation Analysis 2000-01
Government subsidies on food, fertiliser, and fuel form a significant portion of revenue expenditure. Subsidy reform — through direct benefit transfer (DBT) and targeting — is central to India's fiscal consolidation strategy.
Subsidy Allocation — 2000-01
2.78 lakh crore
Rs 2.78 lakh crore
Budget Snapshot — 2000-01
Total Expenditure
3.26 lakh crore
Total Receipts
3.33 lakh crore
Capital Expenditure
47,753 crore
Tax Revenue
1.36 lakh crore
Fiscal Deficit
5.5% of GDP
Interest Payments
1.01 lakh crore