Bihar Budget โ 2026-27 vs 2023-24
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Bihar's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2026-27 vs 2023-24
2026-27
Rs 3.25 lakh crore
2023-24
Rs 3.15 lakh crore
2026-27
Rs 2.85 lakh crore
2023-24
Rs 2.14 lakh crore
2026-27
Rs 40,791 crore
2023-24
Rs 39,623 crore
2026-27
Rs 2.24 lakh crore
2023-24
Rs 50,400 crore
2026-27
3.0%
2023-24
8.9%
2026-27
Rs 25,364 crore
2023-24
Rs 18,354 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2026-27 | 2023-24 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 2.85 lakh crore | Rs 2.14 lakh crore | +33.0% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 2.24 lakh crore | Rs 50,400 crore | +344.4% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 9,403 crore | Rs 6,582 crore | +42.9% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 3.25 lakh crore | Rs 3.15 lakh crore | +3.2% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 2.84 lakh crore | Rs 2.5 lakh crore | +13.6% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 40,791 crore | Rs 39,623 crore | +2.9% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 25,364 crore | Rs 18,354 crore | +38.2% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 39,112 crore | Rs 76,466 crore | -48.9% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 3.0% | 8.9% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 34.1% | 30.5% | โ |
Department Allocation Changes โ 2026-27 vs 2023-24
Which departments gained or lost budget share between 2023-24 and 2026-27
| Department | 2026-27 | 2023-24 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Education, Sports, Arts and Culture | Rs 70,141 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
2. Education | Rs 0 | Rs 32,800 crore | -100.0% |
3. Rural Development | Rs 30,387 crore | Rs 26,200 crore | +16.0% |
4. Social Welfare and Nutrition | Rs 24,710 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
5. Health and Family Welfare | Rs 20,230 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
6. Energy | Rs 18,649 crore | Rs 9,500 crore | +96.3% |
7. Police (Home) | Rs 16,840 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
8. Social Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 15,400 crore | -100.0% |
9. Agriculture & Allied | Rs 0 | Rs 14,400 crore | -100.0% |
10. Urban Development | Rs 14,050 crore | Rs 6,200 crore | +126.6% |
11. Health & Family Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 12,500 crore | -100.0% |
12. Transport | Rs 10,178 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
13. Transport & Roads | Rs 0 | Rs 10,000 crore | -100.0% |
14. Police & Home | Rs 0 | Rs 8,500 crore | -100.0% |
15. Agriculture and Allied Activities | Rs 8,463 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
How Has Bihar's Budget Changed from 2023-24 to 2026-27?
Comparing budgets across years helps track fiscal consolidation progress, shifts in spending priorities, and revenue growth patterns. The gap between Budget Estimates and Revised Estimates is a key indicator of fiscal discipline and realistic projection capability.
Capital expenditure trends show the government's commitment to infrastructure development, while revenue expenditure patterns indicate recurring obligations like salaries, pensions, and interest payments. A rising capital-to-revenue expenditure ratio generally signals productive spending.
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