Assam State Budget 2009-10 Analysis
ActualsTotal expenditure, revenue receipts, fiscal deficit, and department-wise allocation for Assam FY 2009-10
Assam State Budget 2009-10 Budget at a Glance
Total Receipts
Rs 15,400 crore
+14.1%
Total Expenditure
Rs 21,600 crore
+17.4%
Fiscal Deficit
3.3%
Rs 2,400 crore
Capital Expenditure
Rs 3,400 crore
+21.4%
Tax Revenue
Rs 5,100 crore
+15.9%
Interest Payments
Rs 2,700 crore
13% of expenditure
Assam Revenue Receipts 2009-10
Own tax revenue vs non-tax revenue breakdown
Assam Expenditure Breakdown 2009-10
Revenue vs Capital spending and department allocation
Revenue vs Capital Split
Fiscal Deficit as % of GSDP โ Assam 2009-10
The fiscal deficit for Assam in 2009-10 is 3.3% of GSDP (Rs 2,400 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. Assam is maintaining fiscal discipline close to the recommended limit.
Interest payments at Rs 2,700 crore consume 12.5% of total expenditure.
Assam State Budget 2009-10 โ Receipts & Expenditure Summary
| Particulars | Amount | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| A. Total Receipts | Rs 20,200 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Receipts | Rs 15,400 crore | 76.2% |
| a. Own Tax Revenue | Rs 5,100 crore | 25.2% |
| b. Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 2,900 crore | 14.4% |
| B. Total Expenditure | Rs 21,600 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Expenditure | Rs 18,200 crore | 84.3% |
| 2. Capital Expenditure | Rs 3,400 crore | 15.7% |
| of which: Interest Payments | Rs 2,700 crore | 12.5% |
| C. Fiscal Deficit | Rs 2,400 crore | 3.3% of GSDP |
Source: Assam State Budget Documents via PRS India. All figures in Indian Rupees.
Assam Budget 2009-10 Analysis & Highlights
Key Highlights
- Total expenditure reached approximately Rs 23,500 crore, reflecting continued growth driven by enhanced central assistance.
- ULFA chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa was arrested in Bangladesh in December 2009, marking a turning point in the insurgency.
- Petroleum royalties reached Rs 2,000 crore as crude prices recovered from the global crisis lows.
- Flood damage estimated at Rs 1,000 crore though the 2009 monsoon was less severe than 2008.
- 13th Finance Commission recommendations enhanced statutory transfers to Assam by approximately 15%.
- Tea production crossed 500 million kg, maintaining Assam's position as India's largest tea-producing state.
- NREGA expenditure reached Rs 2,200 crore with over 25 lakh households receiving employment.
- Education spending at Rs 4,500 crore included expansion of primary school infrastructure under SSA.
- Health allocation at Rs 1,700 crore supported NRHM expansion to all 27 districts.
- Road construction spending at Rs 2,800 crore included the first expressway-standard segments near Guwahati.
- Power sector reforms initiated with unbundling of the Assam State Electricity Board.
- Look East Policy positioning generated Rs 300 crore allocation for border trade infrastructure.
- Silchar-Guwahati national highway widening project received enhanced central funding.
Compare Assam Budget โ Recent Years
Year-over-year comparison of key fiscal metrics
| Metric | 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | 2009-10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditure | โ | โ | โ | Rs 18,400 crore | Rs 21,600 crore |
| Revenue Receipts | โ | โ | โ | Rs 13,500 crore | Rs 15,400 crore |
| Capital Expenditure | โ | โ | โ | Rs 2,800 crore | Rs 3,400 crore |
| Fiscal Deficit (% GSDP) | โ | โ | โ | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| Own Tax Revenue | โ | โ | โ | Rs 4,400 crore | Rs 5,100 crore |
Columns showing "โ" will populate as more data is ingested. Data from official budget documents via PRS India.
Understanding Assam State Budget 2009-10
The Assam 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.
Assam 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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