West Bengal vs Uttar Pradesh — Budget Comparison 2008-09
Side-by-side comparison of government budget data for FY 2008-09
Key Budget Metrics — West Bengal vs Uttar Pradesh
West Bengal
Rs 55,400 crore
Uttar Pradesh
Rs 98,500 crore
West Bengal
Rs 33,100 crore
Uttar Pradesh
Rs 68,000 crore
West Bengal
Rs 7,200 crore
Uttar Pradesh
Rs 18,500 crore
West Bengal
Rs 18,500 crore
Uttar Pradesh
Rs 37,400 crore
West Bengal
4.5%
Uttar Pradesh
4.3%
West Bengal
Rs 12,300 crore
Uttar Pradesh
Rs 13,650 crore
Receipts & Expenditure Comparison — 2008-09
| Particulars | West Bengal | Uttar Pradesh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 33,100 crore | Rs 68,000 crore | -51.3% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 18,500 crore | Rs 37,400 crore | -50.5% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 3,100 crore | Rs 10,200 crore | -69.6% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 55,400 crore | Rs 98,500 crore | -43.8% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 48,200 crore | Rs 80,000 crore | -39.8% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 7,200 crore | Rs 18,500 crore | -61.1% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 12,300 crore | Rs 13,650 crore | -9.9% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 16,500 crore | Rs 21,150 crore | -22.0% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 4.5% | 4.3% | — |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 35.5% | 34.3% | — |
West Bengal — Revenue Composition
Uttar Pradesh — Revenue Composition
West Bengal vs Uttar Pradesh Budget Analysis 2008-09
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 2008-09 analysis. You can also explore other budget comparisons across states and years.
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