Sikkim Budget โ 2016-17 vs 2015-16
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Sikkim's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2016-17 vs 2015-16
2016-17
Rs 5,300 crore
2015-16
Rs 4,200 crore
2016-17
Rs 5,000 crore
2015-16
Rs 4,200 crore
2016-17
Rs 800 crore
2015-16
Rs 600 crore
2016-17
Rs 700 crore
2015-16
Rs 600 crore
2016-17
3.6%
2015-16
3.3%
2016-17
Rs 400 crore
2015-16
Rs 300 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2016-17 | 2015-16 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 5,000 crore | Rs 4,200 crore | +19.0% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 700 crore | Rs 600 crore | +16.7% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 1,300 crore | Rs 1,100 crore | +18.2% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 5,300 crore | Rs 4,200 crore | +26.2% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 4,500 crore | Rs 3,600 crore | +25.0% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 800 crore | Rs 600 crore | +33.3% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 400 crore | Rs 300 crore | +33.3% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 500 crore | Rs 400 crore | +25.0% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 3.6% | 3.3% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 41.4% | 43.3% | โ |
How Has Sikkim's Budget Changed from 2015-16 to 2016-17?
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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