Arunachal Pradesh State Budget 2021-22 Analysis
ActualsTotal expenditure, revenue receipts, fiscal deficit, and department-wise allocation for Arunachal Pradesh FY 2021-22
Arunachal Pradesh State Budget 2021-22 Budget at a Glance
Total Receipts
Rs 14,000 crore
+16.7%
Total Expenditure
Rs 16,500 crore
+17.9%
Fiscal Deficit
7.8%
Rs 2,500 crore
Capital Expenditure
Rs 3,000 crore
+20.0%
Tax Revenue
Rs 1,500 crore
+25.0%
Interest Payments
Rs 1,000 crore
6% of expenditure
Arunachal Pradesh Revenue Receipts 2021-22
Own tax revenue vs non-tax revenue breakdown
Arunachal Pradesh Expenditure Breakdown 2021-22
Revenue vs Capital spending and department allocation
Revenue vs Capital Split
Fiscal Deficit as % of GSDP â Arunachal Pradesh 2021-22
The fiscal deficit for Arunachal Pradesh in 2021-22 is 7.8% of GSDP (Rs 2,500 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 1,000 crore consume 6.1% of total expenditure.
Arunachal Pradesh State Budget 2021-22 â Receipts & Expenditure Summary
| Particulars | Amount | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| A. Total Receipts | Rs 17,500 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Receipts | Rs 14,000 crore | 80.0% |
| a. Own Tax Revenue | Rs 1,500 crore | 8.6% |
| b. Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 3,500 crore | 20.0% |
| B. Total Expenditure | Rs 16,500 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Expenditure | Rs 13,500 crore | 81.8% |
| 2. Capital Expenditure | Rs 3,000 crore | 18.2% |
| of which: Interest Payments | Rs 1,000 crore | 6.1% |
| C. Fiscal Deficit | Rs 2,500 crore | 7.8% of GSDP |
Source: Arunachal Pradesh State Budget Documents via PRS India. All figures in Indian Rupees.
Arunachal Pradesh Budget 2021-22 Analysis & Highlights
Key Highlights
- Total expenditure at Rs 16,500 crore as border infrastructure spending accelerates
- Revenue receipts at Rs 14,000 crore with own tax revenue rebounding to Rs 1,500 crore
- Revenue deficit at Rs 500 crore as establishment costs resume normal growth
- Fiscal deficit at 7.8% of GSDP (Rs 2,500 crore), elevated by strategic infrastructure spending
- Capital expenditure reaches Rs 3,000 crore â the highest ever for any NE state of this size
- Market borrowings at Rs 2,500 crore fund the massive capital programme
- Total outstanding debt at Rs 11,200 crore with debt-to-GSDP at 35.0%
- Interest payments at Rs 1,000 crore cross the four-digit mark
- GSDP at Rs 32,000 crore with construction driving double-digit nominal growth
- Non-tax revenue at Rs 3,500 crore from Central schemes and growing hydropower royalties
- Donyi Polo Airport at Hollongi inaugurated â Arunachal first commercial airport
- Sela Pass tunnel project nearing completion with strategic significance
Compare Arunachal Pradesh Budget â Recent Years
Year-over-year comparison of key fiscal metrics
| Metric | 2017-18 | 2018-19 | 2019-20 | 2020-21 | 2021-22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditure | â | â | â | Rs 14,000 crore | Rs 16,500 crore |
| Revenue Receipts | â | â | â | Rs 12,000 crore | Rs 14,000 crore |
| Capital Expenditure | â | â | â | Rs 2,500 crore | Rs 3,000 crore |
| Fiscal Deficit (% GSDP) | â | â | â | 6.9% | 7.8% |
| Own Tax Revenue | â | â | â | Rs 1,200 crore | Rs 1,500 crore |
Columns showing "â" will populate as more data is ingested. Data from official budget documents via PRS India.
Understanding Arunachal Pradesh State Budget 2021-22
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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