Andaman & Nicobar State Budget 2025-26 Analysis
Budget EstimateTotal expenditure, revenue receipts, fiscal deficit, and department-wise allocation for Andaman & Nicobar FY 2025-26
Centrally Administered UT â Union Budget Allocation
Andaman & Nicobar does not have its own legislature. The data shown here represents the Union Budget allocation through the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
Andaman & Nicobar State Budget 2025-26 Budget at a Glance
Total Receipts
Rs 5,659 crore
+3.8%
Total Expenditure
Rs 6,212 crore
+3.8%
Fiscal Deficit
0.0%
Rs 0
Capital Expenditure
Rs 553 crore
+3.9%
Tax Revenue
Rs 75 crore
+7.1%
Interest Payments
Rs 0
0% of expenditure
Andaman & Nicobar Revenue Receipts 2025-26
Own tax revenue vs non-tax revenue breakdown
Andaman & Nicobar Expenditure Breakdown 2025-26
Revenue vs Capital spending and department allocation
Revenue vs Capital Split
Top 10 Departments by Allocation
Fiscal Deficit as % of GSDP â Andaman & Nicobar 2025-26
The fiscal deficit for Andaman & Nicobar in 2025-26 is 0.0% of GSDP (Rs 0), reflecting the state's borrowing needs to fund development programmes.
States are expected to maintain fiscal deficit within 3% of GSDP as per the FRBM Act. Andaman & Nicobar is maintaining fiscal discipline close to the recommended limit.
Andaman & Nicobar State Budget 2025-26 â Receipts & Expenditure Summary
| Particulars | Amount | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| A. Total Receipts | Rs 6,212 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Receipts | Rs 5,659 crore | 91.1% |
| a. Own Tax Revenue | Rs 75 crore | 1.2% |
| b. Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 55 crore | 0.9% |
| B. Total Expenditure | Rs 6,212 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Expenditure | Rs 5,659 crore | 91.1% |
| 2. Capital Expenditure | Rs 553 crore | 8.9% |
| C. Fiscal Deficit | Rs 0 | 0.0% of GSDP |
Source: Andaman & Nicobar State Budget Documents via PRS India. All figures in Indian Rupees.
Andaman & Nicobar Department-wise Expenditure 2025-26
Top departments by allocation in Andaman & Nicobar for 2025-26
| Department â | Revenue â | Capital â | Total â | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. Education | Rs 1,022 crore | Rs 28 crore | Rs 1,050 crore | 16.9% |
2. Public Works & Infrastructure | Rs 743 crore | Rs 231 crore | Rs 974 crore | 15.7% |
3. Health & Family Welfare | Rs 650 crore | Rs 46 crore | Rs 696 crore | 11.2% |
4. Police & Security | Rs 557 crore | Rs 17 crore | Rs 574 crore | 9.2% |
5. Power & Energy | Rs 511 crore | Rs 56 crore | Rs 567 crore | 9.1% |
6. General Administration | Rs 532 crore | Rs 9 crore | Rs 541 crore | 8.7% |
7. Shipping & Ports | Rs 418 crore | Rs 111 crore | Rs 529 crore | 8.5% |
8. Tribal Welfare | Rs 474 crore | Rs 5 crore | Rs 479 crore | 7.7% |
9. Agriculture & Fisheries | Rs 399 crore | Rs 28 crore | Rs 427 crore | 6.9% |
10. Tourism & Culture | Rs 353 crore | Rs 23 crore | Rs 376 crore | 6.1% |
Andaman & Nicobar Budget 2025-26 Analysis & Highlights
Key Highlights
- Total Union Budget allocation rises to Rs 6,212 crore in 2025-26 BE, a 3.8% increase over 2024-25
- Revenue expenditure at Rs 5,659 crore covers the administration of 37 inhabited islands
- Capital expenditure at Rs 553 crore supports submarine cable extension and port modernisation
- Education allocation grows to Rs 1,050 crore with expansion of digital classroom infrastructure
- Shipping and ports receive Rs 529 crore for new fast ferry procurement
- Public Works at Rs 974 crore funds road improvement on South Andaman and inter-island jetties
- Health at Rs 696 crore invests in district hospital upgrades and telemedicine network expansion
- Tourism at Rs 376 crore develops new sustainable tourism circuits in the Nicobar group
- Tribal welfare at Rs 479 crore strengthens buffer zone enforcement and PVTG nutrition programmes
- Power and energy at Rs 567 crore expands solar microgrids on outer islands
- GSDP estimated at Rs 12,400 crore, growing at approximately 7.8% nominally
- Strategic infrastructure development accelerates under Holistic Development of Great Nicobar Island project
Compare Andaman & Nicobar Budget â Recent Years
Year-over-year comparison of key fiscal metrics
| Metric | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditure | â | â | â | Rs 5,986 crore | Rs 6,212 crore |
| Revenue Receipts | â | â | â | Rs 5,454 crore | Rs 5,659 crore |
| Capital Expenditure | â | â | â | Rs 532 crore | Rs 553 crore |
| Fiscal Deficit (% GSDP) | â | â | â | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Own Tax Revenue | â | â | â | Rs 70 crore | Rs 75 crore |
Columns showing "â" will populate as more data is ingested. Data from official budget documents via PRS India.
Understanding Andaman & Nicobar State Budget 2025-26
The Andaman & Nicobar state budget is the annual financial plan presented in the state legislature. It covers all revenue receipts, expenditure allocations across departments, and fiscal deficit management. State budgets are critical because states handle key development areas including education, health, agriculture, and infrastructure.
Andaman & Nicobar Revenue Sources
State revenue comes from three sources: own tax revenue (state GST, stamp duty, excise, vehicle tax), non-tax revenue (fees, fines, interest), and transfers from the Centre (share of central taxes as per Finance Commission recommendations, plus grants-in-aid for specific schemes).
Fiscal Deficit and State Borrowing
Under the FRBM framework, states target a fiscal deficit of 3% of GSDP. States can borrow from the market via State Development Loans (SDLs), and the central government also provides loans. The RBI manages the borrowing calendar for states to ensure orderly market conditions.
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