West Bengal vs Uttar Pradesh — Budget Comparison 2006-07
Side-by-side comparison of government budget data for FY 2006-07
Key Budget Metrics — West Bengal vs Uttar Pradesh
West Bengal
Rs 43,000 crore
Uttar Pradesh
Rs 71,000 crore
West Bengal
Rs 25,800 crore
Uttar Pradesh
Rs 49,000 crore
West Bengal
Rs 5,800 crore
Uttar Pradesh
Rs 13,500 crore
West Bengal
Rs 14,700 crore
Uttar Pradesh
Rs 26,950 crore
West Bengal
4.2%
Uttar Pradesh
3.8%
West Bengal
Rs 9,600 crore
Uttar Pradesh
Rs 11,400 crore
Receipts & Expenditure Comparison — 2006-07
| Particulars | West Bengal | Uttar Pradesh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 25,800 crore | Rs 49,000 crore | -47.3% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 14,700 crore | Rs 26,950 crore | -45.5% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 2,400 crore | Rs 7,350 crore | -67.3% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 43,000 crore | Rs 71,000 crore | -39.4% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 37,200 crore | Rs 57,500 crore | -35.3% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 5,800 crore | Rs 13,500 crore | -57.0% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 9,600 crore | Rs 11,400 crore | -15.8% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 11,400 crore | Rs 14,200 crore | -19.7% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 4.2% | 3.8% | — |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 39.4% | 36.8% | — |
West Bengal — Revenue Composition
Uttar Pradesh — Revenue Composition
West Bengal vs Uttar Pradesh Budget Analysis 2006-07
Comparing the budgets of West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh reveals how different states prioritize spending across sectors like education, health, infrastructure, and social welfare. State budgets are the primary instruments through which state governments allocate resources and implement welfare schemes.
Key differences in state budget structures emerge from revenue capacity (own tax revenue vs central transfers), expenditure priorities (capital investment vs revenue spending), and fiscal management (deficit levels and debt sustainability). Finance Commission recommendations determine how central tax revenue is shared with states.
For a broader view of how the central government allocates resources, see the India Union Budget 2006-07 analysis. You can also explore other budget comparisons across states and years.
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