Himachal Pradesh Budget โ 2023-24 vs 2025-26
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Himachal Pradesh's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2023-24 vs 2025-26
2023-24
Rs 52,707 crore
2025-26
Rs 52,709 crore
2023-24
Rs 40,446 crore
2025-26
Rs 42,371 crore
2023-24
Rs 6,781 crore
2025-26
Rs 3,948 crore
2023-24
Rs 12,769 crore
2025-26
Rs 16,500 crore
2023-24
5.9%
2025-26
4.0%
2023-24
Rs 5,658 crore
2025-26
Rs 7,000 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2023-24 | 2025-26 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 40,446 crore | Rs 42,371 crore | -4.5% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 12,769 crore | Rs 16,500 crore | -22.6% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 3,325 crore | Rs 4,000 crore | -16.9% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 52,707 crore | Rs 52,709 crore | -0.0% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 45,926 crore | Rs 48,761 crore | -5.8% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 6,781 crore | Rs 3,948 crore | +71.8% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 5,658 crore | Rs 7,000 crore | -19.2% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 12,295 crore | Rs 10,338 crore | +18.9% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 5.9% | 4.0% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 39.5% | 37.2% | โ |
Department Allocation Changes โ 2023-24 vs 2025-26
Which departments gained or lost budget share between 2025-26 and 2023-24
| Department | 2023-24 | 2025-26 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Education | Rs 7,400 crore | Rs 8,700 crore | -14.9% |
2. Health & Family Welfare | Rs 3,650 crore | Rs 4,400 crore | -17.0% |
3. Energy | Rs 3,400 crore | Rs 4,000 crore | -15.0% |
4. Rural Development | Rs 3,350 crore | Rs 4,000 crore | -16.3% |
5. Transport & Roads | Rs 3,000 crore | Rs 3,700 crore | -18.9% |
6. Police & Home | Rs 2,520 crore | Rs 3,100 crore | -18.7% |
7. Social Welfare | Rs 2,150 crore | Rs 2,700 crore | -20.4% |
8. Agriculture & Allied | Rs 2,100 crore | Rs 2,600 crore | -19.2% |
9. Water Supply & Sanitation | Rs 1,550 crore | Rs 1,900 crore | -18.4% |
10. Urban Development | Rs 1,400 crore | Rs 1,700 crore | -17.6% |
How Has Himachal Pradesh's Budget Changed from 2025-26 to 2023-24?
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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