Chhattisgarh State Budget 2021-22 Analysis
ActualsTotal expenditure, revenue receipts, fiscal deficit, and department-wise allocation for Chhattisgarh FY 2021-22
Chhattisgarh State Budget 2021-22 Budget at a Glance
Total Receipts
Rs 62,500 crore
+18.4%
Total Expenditure
Rs 77,000 crore
+11.9%
Fiscal Deficit
3.5%
Rs 12,500 crore
Capital Expenditure
Rs 12,000 crore
+11.1%
Tax Revenue
Rs 27,800 crore
+23.6%
Interest Payments
Rs 5,300 crore
7% of expenditure
Chhattisgarh Revenue Receipts 2021-22
Own tax revenue vs non-tax revenue breakdown
Chhattisgarh Expenditure Breakdown 2021-22
Revenue vs Capital spending and department allocation
Revenue vs Capital Split
Fiscal Deficit as % of GSDP โ Chhattisgarh 2021-22
The fiscal deficit for Chhattisgarh in 2021-22 is 3.5% of GSDP (Rs 12,500 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. Chhattisgarh is maintaining fiscal discipline close to the recommended limit.
Interest payments at Rs 5,300 crore consume 6.9% of total expenditure.
Chhattisgarh State Budget 2021-22 โ Receipts & Expenditure Summary
| Particulars | Amount | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| A. Total Receipts | Rs 76,500 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Receipts | Rs 62,500 crore | 81.7% |
| a. Own Tax Revenue | Rs 27,800 crore | 36.3% |
| b. Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 13,200 crore | 17.3% |
| B. Total Expenditure | Rs 77,000 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Expenditure | Rs 65,000 crore | 84.4% |
| 2. Capital Expenditure | Rs 12,000 crore | 15.6% |
| of which: Interest Payments | Rs 5,300 crore | 6.9% |
| C. Fiscal Deficit | Rs 12,500 crore | 3.5% of GSDP |
Source: Chhattisgarh State Budget Documents via PRS India. All figures in Indian Rupees.
Chhattisgarh Budget 2021-22 Analysis & Highlights
Key Highlights
- Total expenditure approximately Rs 78,000 crore as post-pandemic economic recovery boosted revenues.
- Coal production rebounded to 160 million tonnes โ highest in Chhattisgarh's history.
- Bhupesh Baghel government maintained full suite of agricultural welfare programmes.
- Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana at Rs 6,000 crore โ expanded to cover more crop categories.
- PDS rice scheme continued at Rs 2/kg for approximately 85 lakh beneficiaries.
- Education spending at Rs 13,000 crore with remediation programmes for COVID learning losses.
- Health allocation at Rs 7,000 crore โ permanent COVID-era capacity additions retained.
- Capital expenditure at Rs 12,000 crore โ highway and rural road construction accelerated.
- DMF spending at Rs 2,500 crore โ mining-affected area development continuing.
- Naxal activity continued declining โ road construction reaching deeper into Bastar.
- GST collections at Rs 9,000 crore โ strong growth from mining and industrial recovery.
- Fiscal deficit returning to 3.0% of GSDP โ post-pandemic consolidation underway.
- Hasdeo Arand mining debate intensified โ Adivasi Mahasabha protests gaining national attention.
- Power export revenues recovered as interstate electricity demand returned to pre-COVID levels.
Compare Chhattisgarh Budget โ Recent Years
Year-over-year comparison of key fiscal metrics
| Metric | 2017-18 | 2018-19 | 2019-20 | 2020-21 | 2021-22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditure | โ | โ | โ | Rs 68,800 crore | Rs 77,000 crore |
| Revenue Receipts | โ | โ | โ | Rs 52,800 crore | Rs 62,500 crore |
| Capital Expenditure | โ | โ | โ | Rs 10,800 crore | Rs 12,000 crore |
| Fiscal Deficit (% GSDP) | โ | โ | โ | 4.4% | 3.5% |
| Own Tax Revenue | โ | โ | โ | Rs 22,500 crore | Rs 27,800 crore |
Columns showing "โ" will populate as more data is ingested. Data from official budget documents via PRS India.
Understanding Chhattisgarh State Budget 2021-22
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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