Punjab Budget โ 2023-24 vs 2022-23
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Punjab's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2023-24 vs 2022-23
2023-24
Rs 1.29 lakh crore
2022-23
Rs 1.4 lakh crore
2023-24
Rs 98,940 crore
2022-23
Rs 96,500 crore
2023-24
Rs 6,406 crore
2022-23
Rs 18,000 crore
2023-24
Rs 51,400 crore
2022-23
Rs 47,500 crore
2023-24
4.1%
2022-23
5.5%
2023-24
Rs 22,500 crore
2022-23
Rs 22,700 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2023-24 | 2022-23 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 98,940 crore | Rs 96,500 crore | +2.5% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 51,400 crore | Rs 47,500 crore | +8.2% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 10,051 crore | Rs 12,500 crore | -19.6% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 1.29 lakh crore | Rs 1.4 lakh crore | -7.5% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 1.23 lakh crore | Rs 1.22 lakh crore | +0.6% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 6,406 crore | Rs 18,000 crore | -64.4% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 22,500 crore | Rs 22,700 crore | -0.9% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 30,311 crore | Rs 35,500 crore | -14.6% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 4.1% | 5.5% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 49.6% | 46.2% | โ |
Department Allocation Changes โ 2023-24 vs 2022-23
Which departments gained or lost budget share between 2022-23 and 2023-24
| Department | 2023-24 | 2022-23 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Education | Rs 15,800 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
2. Agriculture & Allied | Rs 12,500 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
3. Energy | Rs 10,500 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
4. Health & Family Welfare | Rs 7,800 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
5. Rural Development | Rs 7,500 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
6. Police & Home | Rs 7,400 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
7. Social Welfare | Rs 6,000 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
8. Transport & Roads | Rs 3,900 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
9. Urban Development | Rs 3,900 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
10. Water Supply & Sanitation | Rs 3,800 crore | Rs 0 | โ |
How Has Punjab's Budget Changed from 2022-23 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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