Chhattisgarh State Budget 2018-19 Analysis
ActualsTotal expenditure, revenue receipts, fiscal deficit, and department-wise allocation for Chhattisgarh FY 2018-19
Chhattisgarh State Budget 2018-19 Budget at a Glance
Total Receipts
Rs 52,000 crore
+13.5%
Total Expenditure
Rs 60,200 crore
+17.3%
Fiscal Deficit
2.4%
Rs 7,200 crore
Capital Expenditure
Rs 10,200 crore
+20.0%
Tax Revenue
Rs 24,500 crore
+15.6%
Interest Payments
Rs 3,700 crore
6% of expenditure
Chhattisgarh Revenue Receipts 2018-19
Own tax revenue vs non-tax revenue breakdown
Chhattisgarh Expenditure Breakdown 2018-19
Revenue vs Capital spending and department allocation
Revenue vs Capital Split
Fiscal Deficit as % of GSDP โ Chhattisgarh 2018-19
The fiscal deficit for Chhattisgarh in 2018-19 is 2.4% of GSDP (Rs 7,200 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. Chhattisgarh is maintaining fiscal discipline close to the recommended limit.
Interest payments at Rs 3,700 crore consume 6.1% of total expenditure.
Chhattisgarh State Budget 2018-19 โ Receipts & Expenditure Summary
| Particulars | Amount | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| A. Total Receipts | Rs 63,000 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Receipts | Rs 52,000 crore | 82.5% |
| a. Own Tax Revenue | Rs 24,500 crore | 38.9% |
| b. Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 10,800 crore | 17.1% |
| B. Total Expenditure | Rs 60,200 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Expenditure | Rs 50,000 crore | 83.1% |
| 2. Capital Expenditure | Rs 10,200 crore | 16.9% |
| of which: Interest Payments | Rs 3,700 crore | 6.1% |
| C. Fiscal Deficit | Rs 7,200 crore | 2.4% of GSDP |
Source: Chhattisgarh State Budget Documents via PRS India. All figures in Indian Rupees.
Chhattisgarh Budget 2018-19 Analysis & Highlights
Key Highlights
- Total expenditure approximately Rs 63,000 crore as the Raman Singh government presented its final full-year budget.
- Assembly elections in November 2018 resulted in decisive Congress victory โ Bhupesh Baghel became CM.
- Coal production maintained at 150+ million tonnes โ mining revenue providing fiscal stability.
- Pre-election spending accelerated welfare disbursements and project completion timelines.
- Rice scheme expanded with enhanced coverage before elections.
- Education spending at Rs 10,500 crore with focus on tribal area school quality improvement.
- Health allocation at Rs 5,200 crore โ Ayushman Bharat launched with strong initial uptake.
- Capital expenditure at Rs 10,000 crore โ highway and Bastar connectivity as priorities.
- Naxal incidents at lowest level since state formation โ though sporadic violence continued.
- DMF spending at Rs 1,800 crore โ mining-affected area development expanding.
- Congress manifesto promised farm loan waiver and enhanced paddy procurement price.
- Power generation and export revenues continued contributing significantly to state finances.
- New government assumed office in December 2018 โ maintained fiscal continuity during transition.
- Raipur metro rail project proposal under consideration for the growing state capital.
Compare Chhattisgarh Budget โ Recent Years
Year-over-year comparison of key fiscal metrics
| Metric | 2014-15 | 2015-16 | 2016-17 | 2017-18 | 2018-19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditure | โ | โ | โ | Rs 51,300 crore | Rs 60,200 crore |
| Revenue Receipts | โ | โ | โ | Rs 45,800 crore | Rs 52,000 crore |
| Capital Expenditure | โ | โ | โ | Rs 8,500 crore | Rs 10,200 crore |
| Fiscal Deficit (% GSDP) | โ | โ | โ | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Own Tax Revenue | โ | โ | โ | Rs 21,200 crore | Rs 24,500 crore |
Columns showing "โ" will populate as more data is ingested. Data from official budget documents via PRS India.
Understanding Chhattisgarh State Budget 2018-19
The Chhattisgarh 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.
Chhattisgarh 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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