Arunachal Pradesh State Budget 2019-20 Analysis
ActualsTotal expenditure, revenue receipts, fiscal deficit, and department-wise allocation for Arunachal Pradesh FY 2019-20
Arunachal Pradesh State Budget 2019-20 Budget at a Glance
Total Receipts
Rs 11,500 crore
+12.7%
Total Expenditure
Rs 13,000 crore
+18.2%
Fiscal Deficit
5.4%
Rs 1,500 crore
Capital Expenditure
Rs 2,200 crore
+22.2%
Tax Revenue
Rs 1,300 crore
+18.2%
Interest Payments
Rs 700 crore
5% of expenditure
Arunachal Pradesh Revenue Receipts 2019-20
Own tax revenue vs non-tax revenue breakdown
Arunachal Pradesh Expenditure Breakdown 2019-20
Revenue vs Capital spending and department allocation
Revenue vs Capital Split
Fiscal Deficit as % of GSDP — Arunachal Pradesh 2019-20
The fiscal deficit for Arunachal Pradesh in 2019-20 is 5.4% of GSDP (Rs 1,500 crore), 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. Arunachal Pradesh's deficit is above this threshold, driven by higher capital spending needs.
Interest payments at Rs 700 crore consume 5.4% of total expenditure.
Arunachal Pradesh State Budget 2019-20 — Receipts & Expenditure Summary
| Particulars | Amount | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| A. Total Receipts | Rs 14,000 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Receipts | Rs 11,500 crore | 82.1% |
| a. Own Tax Revenue | Rs 1,300 crore | 9.3% |
| b. Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 3,000 crore | 21.4% |
| B. Total Expenditure | Rs 13,000 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Expenditure | Rs 10,800 crore | 83.1% |
| 2. Capital Expenditure | Rs 2,200 crore | 16.9% |
| of which: Interest Payments | Rs 700 crore | 5.4% |
| C. Fiscal Deficit | Rs 1,500 crore | 5.4% of GSDP |
Source: Arunachal Pradesh State Budget Documents via PRS India. All figures in Indian Rupees.
Arunachal Pradesh Budget 2019-20 Analysis & Highlights
Key Highlights
- Total expenditure at Rs 13,000 crore with continued infrastructure acceleration
- Revenue receipts at Rs 11,500 crore with own tax revenue at Rs 1,300 crore
- Revenue deficit at Rs 700 crore, narrowing with enhanced Central devolution
- Fiscal deficit at 5.4% of GSDP (Rs 1,500 crore) as capital spending reaches new highs
- Capital expenditure at Rs 2,200 crore with Sela tunnel, highways, and Hollongi airport
- Market borrowings at Rs 1,800 crore fund the massive infrastructure programme
- Total outstanding debt at Rs 7,500 crore with debt-to-GSDP at 26.8%
- Interest payments at Rs 700 crore grow with the expanding borrowing programme
- GSDP at Rs 28,000 crore driven by infrastructure construction across the state
- Non-tax revenue at Rs 3,000 crore from Central schemes and hydropower royalties
- COVID-19 arrives in March 2020 but Arunachal remoteness provides initial buffer
- China-India border tensions at Galwan in Ladakh escalate strategic focus on eastern LAC
Compare Arunachal Pradesh Budget — Recent Years
Year-over-year comparison of key fiscal metrics
| Metric | 2015-16 | 2016-17 | 2017-18 | 2018-19 | 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditure | — | — | — | Rs 11,000 crore | Rs 13,000 crore |
| Revenue Receipts | — | — | — | Rs 10,200 crore | Rs 11,500 crore |
| Capital Expenditure | — | — | — | Rs 1,800 crore | Rs 2,200 crore |
| Fiscal Deficit (% GSDP) | — | — | — | 3.2% | 5.4% |
| Own Tax Revenue | — | — | — | Rs 1,100 crore | Rs 1,300 crore |
Columns showing "—" will populate as more data is ingested. Data from official budget documents via PRS India.
Understanding Arunachal Pradesh State Budget 2019-20
The Arunachal Pradesh 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.
Arunachal Pradesh 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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