Himachal Pradesh Budget โ 2008-09 vs 2007-08
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Himachal Pradesh's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2008-09 vs 2007-08
2008-09
Rs 12,900 crore
2007-08
Rs 11,300 crore
2008-09
Rs 7,600 crore
2007-08
Rs 6,800 crore
2008-09
Rs 2,100 crore
2007-08
Rs 1,800 crore
2008-09
Rs 3,300 crore
2007-08
Rs 2,900 crore
2008-09
4.8%
2007-08
4.8%
2008-09
Rs 2,400 crore
2007-08
Rs 2,200 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 7,600 crore | Rs 6,800 crore | +11.8% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 3,300 crore | Rs 2,900 crore | +13.8% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 1,300 crore | Rs 1,200 crore | +8.3% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 12,900 crore | Rs 11,300 crore | +14.2% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 10,800 crore | Rs 9,500 crore | +13.7% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 2,100 crore | Rs 1,800 crore | +16.7% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 2,400 crore | Rs 2,200 crore | +9.1% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 1,700 crore | Rs 1,500 crore | +13.3% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 4.8% | 4.8% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 55.9% | 58.1% | โ |
How Has Himachal Pradesh's Budget Changed from 2007-08 to 2008-09?
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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