Puducherry Budget โ 2020-21 vs 2023-24
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Puducherry's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2020-21 vs 2023-24
2020-21
Rs 7,050 crore
2023-24
Rs 9,400 crore
2020-21
Rs 5,900 crore
2023-24
Rs 8,700 crore
2020-21
Rs 850 crore
2023-24
Rs 1,500 crore
2020-21
Rs 1,600 crore
2023-24
Rs 2,550 crore
2020-21
6.7%
2023-24
5.0%
2020-21
Rs 450 crore
2023-24
Rs 600 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2020-21 | 2023-24 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 5,900 crore | Rs 8,700 crore | -32.2% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 1,600 crore | Rs 2,550 crore | -37.3% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 350 crore | Rs 620 crore | -43.5% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 7,050 crore | Rs 9,400 crore | -25.0% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 6,200 crore | Rs 7,900 crore | -21.5% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 850 crore | Rs 1,500 crore | -43.3% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 450 crore | Rs 600 crore | -25.0% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 1,800 crore | Rs 2,200 crore | -18.2% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 6.7% | 5.0% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 27.8% | 23.2% | โ |
Department Allocation Changes โ 2020-21 vs 2023-24
Which departments gained or lost budget share between 2023-24 and 2020-21
| Department | 2020-21 | 2023-24 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Education | Rs 0 | Rs 1,870 crore | -100.0% |
2. Health & Family Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 1,250 crore | -100.0% |
3. Public Works & Roads | Rs 0 | Rs 740 crore | -100.0% |
4. Social Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 735 crore | -100.0% |
5. Police & Home | Rs 0 | Rs 610 crore | -100.0% |
6. Energy & Power | Rs 0 | Rs 580 crore | -100.0% |
7. Rural Development | Rs 0 | Rs 540 crore | -100.0% |
8. Urban Development | Rs 0 | Rs 460 crore | -100.0% |
9. Agriculture & Allied | Rs 0 | Rs 415 crore | -100.0% |
10. Water Supply & Sanitation | Rs 0 | Rs 330 crore | -100.0% |
How Has Puducherry's Budget Changed from 2023-24 to 2020-21?
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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