West Bengal Budget โ 2005-06 vs 2023-24
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how West Bengal's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2005-06 vs 2023-24
2005-06
Rs 38,700 crore
2023-24
Rs 2.67 lakh crore
2005-06
Rs 22,400 crore
2023-24
Rs 2.09 lakh crore
2005-06
Rs 5,200 crore
2023-24
Rs 30,537 crore
2005-06
Rs 12,800 crore
2023-24
Rs 92,742 crore
2005-06
4.4%
2023-24
3.5%
2005-06
Rs 8,400 crore
2023-24
Rs 42,275 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2005-06 | 2023-24 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 22,400 crore | Rs 2.09 lakh crore | -89.3% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 12,800 crore | Rs 92,742 crore | -86.2% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 2,100 crore | Rs 3,148 crore | -33.3% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 38,700 crore | Rs 2.67 lakh crore | -85.5% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 33,500 crore | Rs 2.37 lakh crore | -85.9% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 5,200 crore | Rs 30,537 crore | -83.0% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 8,400 crore | Rs 42,275 crore | -80.1% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 10,200 crore | Rs 59,306 crore | -82.8% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 4.4% | 3.5% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 42.6% | 37.6% | โ |
Department Allocation Changes โ 2005-06 vs 2023-24
Which departments gained or lost budget share between 2023-24 and 2005-06
| Department | 2005-06 | 2023-24 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Education | Rs 0 | Rs 35,500 crore | -100.0% |
2. Rural Development | Rs 0 | Rs 20,500 crore | -100.0% |
3. Health & Family Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 16,000 crore | -100.0% |
4. Social Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 15,400 crore | -100.0% |
5. Police & Home | Rs 0 | Rs 13,400 crore | -100.0% |
6. Agriculture & Allied | Rs 0 | Rs 12,200 crore | -100.0% |
7. Urban Development | Rs 0 | Rs 12,000 crore | -100.0% |
8. Transport & Roads | Rs 0 | Rs 11,000 crore | -100.0% |
9. Water Supply & Sanitation | Rs 0 | Rs 7,400 crore | -100.0% |
10. Water Resources & Irrigation | Rs 0 | Rs 6,700 crore | -100.0% |
How Has West Bengal's Budget Changed from 2023-24 to 2005-06?
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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