Arunachal Pradesh State Budget 2025-26 Analysis
Budget EstimateTotal expenditure, revenue receipts, fiscal deficit, and department-wise allocation for Arunachal Pradesh FY 2025-26
Arunachal Pradesh State Budget 2025-26 Budget at a Glance
Total Receipts
Rs 34,554 crore
+10.5%
Total Expenditure
Rs 38,809 crore
+9.4%
Fiscal Deficit
8.9%
Rs 4,255 crore
Capital Expenditure
Rs 8,836 crore
+6.0%
Tax Revenue
Rs 3,250 crore
+10.1%
Interest Payments
Rs 1,055 crore
3% of expenditure
Arunachal Pradesh Revenue Receipts 2025-26
Own tax revenue vs non-tax revenue breakdown
Arunachal Pradesh 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 โ Arunachal Pradesh 2025-26
The fiscal deficit for Arunachal Pradesh in 2025-26 is 8.9% of GSDP (Rs 4,255 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 1,055 crore consume 2.7% of total expenditure.
Arunachal Pradesh State Budget 2025-26 โ Receipts & Expenditure Summary
| Particulars | Amount | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| A. Total Receipts | Rs 38,809 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Receipts | Rs 34,554 crore | 89.0% |
| a. Own Tax Revenue | Rs 3,250 crore | 8.4% |
| b. Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 1,150 crore | 3.0% |
| B. Total Expenditure | Rs 38,809 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Expenditure | Rs 29,973 crore | 77.2% |
| 2. Capital Expenditure | Rs 8,836 crore | 22.8% |
| of which: Interest Payments | Rs 1,055 crore | 2.7% |
| C. Fiscal Deficit | Rs 4,255 crore | 8.9% of GSDP |
Source: Arunachal Pradesh State Budget Documents via PRS India. All figures in Indian Rupees.
Arunachal Pradesh Department-wise Expenditure 2025-26
Top departments by allocation in Arunachal Pradesh for 2025-26
| Department โ | Revenue โ | Capital โ | Total โ | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. Education | Rs 5,200 crore | Rs 600 crore | Rs 5,800 crore | 14.9% |
2. Rural Development | Rs 3,500 crore | Rs 800 crore | Rs 4,300 crore | 11.1% |
3. Public Works & Roads | Rs 1,500 crore | Rs 2,500 crore | Rs 4,000 crore | 10.3% |
4. Health & Family Welfare | Rs 2,500 crore | Rs 700 crore | Rs 3,200 crore | 8.2% |
5. Police & Home | Rs 2,200 crore | Rs 300 crore | Rs 2,500 crore | 6.4% |
6. Agriculture & Allied | Rs 1,800 crore | Rs 400 crore | Rs 2,200 crore | 5.7% |
7. Social Welfare | Rs 1,500 crore | Rs 200 crore | Rs 1,700 crore | 4.4% |
8. Energy | Rs 900 crore | Rs 500 crore | Rs 1,400 crore | 3.6% |
9. Water Supply & Sanitation | Rs 600 crore | Rs 700 crore | Rs 1,300 crore | 3.3% |
10. Urban Development | Rs 600 crore | Rs 500 crore | Rs 1,100 crore | 2.8% |
Arunachal Pradesh Budget 2025-26 Analysis & Highlights
Key Highlights
- Total expenditure of Rs 38,809 crore โ largest budget in state history
- Revenue receipts at Rs 34,554 crore with own tax of Rs 3,250 crore
- Revenue surplus of Rs 4,581 crore (9.6% of GSDP) โ robust current account
- Fiscal deficit at 8.9% of GSDP (Rs 4,255 crore) โ highest in India, reflecting massive infrastructure push
- Capital expenditure at Rs 8,836 crore โ 22.8% of total, infrastructure-intensive
- Hydropower potential of 50,000+ MW drives strategic allocation for dam and transmission projects
- Border infrastructure with China/Tibet receives enhanced defence-linked spending
- Trans-Arunachal Highway and Frontier Highway construction as lifeline projects
- Outstanding debt at Rs 22,500 crore, debt-to-GSDP at 47.1% โ elevated for a small economy
- Interest payments at Rs 1,055 crore remain low as most debt is concessional
- Central grants exceed 87% of revenue โ most centrally dependent large state
- GSDP at Rs 47,823 crore โ tiny economy with enormous strategic and resource value
Compare Arunachal Pradesh Budget โ Recent Years
Year-over-year comparison of key fiscal metrics
| Metric | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditure | โ | โ | โ | Rs 35,465 crore | Rs 38,809 crore |
| Revenue Receipts | โ | โ | โ | Rs 31,267 crore | Rs 34,554 crore |
| Capital Expenditure | โ | โ | โ | Rs 8,335 crore | Rs 8,836 crore |
| Fiscal Deficit (% GSDP) | โ | โ | โ | 6.3% | 8.9% |
| Own Tax Revenue | โ | โ | โ | Rs 2,953 crore | Rs 3,250 crore |
Columns showing "โ" will populate as more data is ingested. Data from official budget documents via PRS India.
Understanding Arunachal Pradesh State Budget 2025-26
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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