Chhattisgarh State Budget 2019-20 Analysis
ActualsTotal expenditure, revenue receipts, fiscal deficit, and department-wise allocation for Chhattisgarh FY 2019-20
Chhattisgarh State Budget 2019-20 Budget at a Glance
Total Receipts
Rs 55,200 crore
+6.2%
Total Expenditure
Rs 67,500 crore
+12.1%
Fiscal Deficit
3.2%
Rs 10,300 crore
Capital Expenditure
Rs 11,500 crore
+12.7%
Tax Revenue
Rs 25,800 crore
+5.3%
Interest Payments
Rs 4,200 crore
6% of expenditure
Chhattisgarh Revenue Receipts 2019-20
Own tax revenue vs non-tax revenue breakdown
Chhattisgarh Expenditure Breakdown 2019-20
Revenue vs Capital spending and department allocation
Revenue vs Capital Split
Fiscal Deficit as % of GSDP โ Chhattisgarh 2019-20
The fiscal deficit for Chhattisgarh in 2019-20 is 3.2% of GSDP (Rs 10,300 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 4,200 crore consume 6.2% of total expenditure.
Chhattisgarh State Budget 2019-20 โ Receipts & Expenditure Summary
| Particulars | Amount | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| A. Total Receipts | Rs 67,200 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Receipts | Rs 55,200 crore | 82.1% |
| a. Own Tax Revenue | Rs 25,800 crore | 38.4% |
| b. Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 11,200 crore | 16.7% |
| B. Total Expenditure | Rs 67,500 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Expenditure | Rs 56,000 crore | 83.0% |
| 2. Capital Expenditure | Rs 11,500 crore | 17.0% |
| of which: Interest Payments | Rs 4,200 crore | 6.2% |
| C. Fiscal Deficit | Rs 10,300 crore | 3.2% of GSDP |
Source: Chhattisgarh State Budget Documents via PRS India. All figures in Indian Rupees.
Chhattisgarh Budget 2019-20 Analysis & Highlights
Key Highlights
- Total expenditure at approximately Rs 68,000 crore under Bhupesh Baghel's Congress government.
- Farm loan waiver of Rs 9,000 crore disbursed โ covering approximately 16 lakh farmer accounts.
- Paddy procurement price at Rs 2,500/quintal โ above MSP, costing Rs 5,000 crore annually.
- Coal production maintained at 150+ million tonnes despite COVID disruptions.
- COVID-19 response strained health infrastructure โ Chhattisgarh's limited ICU capacity exposed.
- Education spending at Rs 11,000 crore โ school closures during pandemic creating learning losses.
- Health allocation at Rs 6,000 crore โ emergency COVID infrastructure including oxygen plants.
- Capital expenditure at Rs 10,000 crore โ pandemic-disrupted construction timelines.
- PDS rice distribution expanded with enhanced coverage during pandemic.
- MGNREGA demand surged โ returning migrant workers sought rural employment.
- Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana launched โ input subsidy for rice farmers at Rs 10,000/acre.
- Naxal activity showed slight increase during COVID disruption of security operations.
- Fiscal deficit widened to 3.5% of GSDP โ pandemic response required additional borrowing.
- State revenue affected by lockdown but mining sector recovered quickly.
Compare Chhattisgarh Budget โ Recent Years
Year-over-year comparison of key fiscal metrics
| Metric | 2015-16 | 2016-17 | 2017-18 | 2018-19 | 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditure | โ | โ | โ | Rs 60,200 crore | Rs 67,500 crore |
| Revenue Receipts | โ | โ | โ | Rs 52,000 crore | Rs 55,200 crore |
| Capital Expenditure | โ | โ | โ | Rs 10,200 crore | Rs 11,500 crore |
| Fiscal Deficit (% GSDP) | โ | โ | โ | 2.4% | 3.2% |
| Own Tax Revenue | โ | โ | โ | Rs 24,500 crore | Rs 25,800 crore |
Columns showing "โ" will populate as more data is ingested. Data from official budget documents via PRS India.
Understanding Chhattisgarh State Budget 2019-20
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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