Sikkim Budget โ 2008-09 vs 2007-08
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Sikkim's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2008-09 vs 2007-08
2008-09
Rs 2,550 crore
2007-08
Rs 2,180 crore
2008-09
Rs 2,100 crore
2007-08
Rs 1,800 crore
2008-09
Rs 650 crore
2007-08
Rs 580 crore
2008-09
Rs 190 crore
2007-08
Rs 160 crore
2008-09
5.4%
2007-08
4.4%
2008-09
Rs 230 crore
2007-08
Rs 200 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 2,100 crore | Rs 1,800 crore | +16.7% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 190 crore | Rs 160 crore | +18.8% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 280 crore | Rs 240 crore | +16.7% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 2,550 crore | Rs 2,180 crore | +17.0% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 1,900 crore | Rs 1,600 crore | +18.8% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 650 crore | Rs 580 crore | +12.1% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 230 crore | Rs 200 crore | +15.0% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 250 crore | Rs 180 crore | +38.9% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 5.4% | 4.4% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 52.2% | 53.7% | โ |
How Has Sikkim'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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