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Chhattisgarh State Budget 2024-25 Analysis

Budget Estimate

Total expenditure, revenue receipts, fiscal deficit, and department-wise allocation for Chhattisgarh FY 2024-25

Chhattisgarh State Budget 2024-25 Budget at a Glance

Total Receipts

Rs 1.26 lakh crore

+13.1%

Total Expenditure

Rs 1.47 lakh crore

-0.8%

Fiscal Deficit

3.2%

Rs 17,990 crore

Capital Expenditure

Rs 22,300 crore

+4.9%

Tax Revenue

Rs 49,700 crore

+22.4%

Interest Payments

Rs 7,931 crore

5% of expenditure

Chhattisgarh Revenue Receipts 2024-25

Own tax revenue vs non-tax revenue breakdown

Tax Revenue
Rs 49,700 crore (72.7%)
Non-Tax Revenue
Rs 18,700 crore (27.3%)

Chhattisgarh Expenditure Breakdown 2024-25

Revenue vs Capital spending and department allocation

Revenue vs Capital Split

Revenue Expenditure 84.8%
Capital Expenditure 15.2%

Top 10 Departments by Allocation

Fiscal Deficit as % of GSDP โ€” Chhattisgarh 2024-25

The fiscal deficit for Chhattisgarh in 2024-25 is 3.2% of GSDP (Rs 17,990 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 7,931 crore consume 5.4% of total expenditure.

Chhattisgarh State Budget 2024-25 โ€” Receipts & Expenditure Summary

ParticularsAmount% of Total
A. Total ReceiptsRs 1.55 lakh crore100%
1. Revenue ReceiptsRs 1.26 lakh crore81.1%
a. Own Tax RevenueRs 49,700 crore32.0%
b. Non-Tax RevenueRs 18,700 crore12.1%
B. Total ExpenditureRs 1.47 lakh crore100%
1. Revenue ExpenditureRs 1.25 lakh crore84.8%
2. Capital ExpenditureRs 22,300 crore15.2%
of which: Interest PaymentsRs 7,931 crore5.4%
C. Fiscal DeficitRs 17,990 crore3.2% of GSDP

Source: Chhattisgarh State Budget Documents via PRS India. All figures in Indian Rupees.

Chhattisgarh Department-wise Expenditure 2024-25

Top departments by allocation in Chhattisgarh for 2024-25

Department โ†•Total โ†“Share
1. Education
Rs 19,000 crore
12.9%
2. Rural Development
Rs 15,000 crore
10.2%
3. Agriculture & Allied
Rs 14,900 crore
10.1%
4. Health & Family Welfare
Rs 10,100 crore
6.9%
5. Energy
Rs 9,400 crore
6.4%
6. Transport & Roads
Rs 7,800 crore
5.3%
7. Social Welfare
Rs 7,200 crore
4.9%
8. Police & Home
Rs 6,100 crore
4.1%
9. Water Supply & Sanitation
Rs 6,000 crore
4.1%
10. Urban Development
Rs 5,200 crore
3.5%

Chhattisgarh Budget 2024-25 Analysis & Highlights

Key Highlights

  • Total expenditure of Rs 1,47,440 crore in the first full budget under the new BJP government
  • Revenue receipts at Rs 1,25,900 crore with tax revenue of Rs 49,700 crore
  • Slim revenue surplus of Rs 1,060 crore reflecting tight fiscal balance
  • Fiscal deficit at 3.2% of GSDP (Rs 17,990 crore), improving from 6.5% in 2023-24 RE
  • Capital expenditure of Rs 22,300 crore targets roads, mining infrastructure, and irrigation
  • Paddy procurement policy restructured โ€” shift from Congress-era bonus pricing
  • Non-tax revenue at Rs 18,700 crore driven by mineral royalties from coal and iron ore
  • Education allocation of Rs 19,000 crore continues Swami Atmanand school expansion
  • Outstanding debt at Rs 1,43,000 crore with debt-to-GSDP at 25.4%
  • Interest payments of Rs 7,931 crore remain manageable at 6.3% of receipts
  • Police and security spending of Rs 6,100 crore for anti-Naxal operations in Bastar region
  • GSDP at Rs 5,61,736 crore with steel and power sectors anchoring industrial output

Compare Chhattisgarh Budget โ€” Recent Years

Year-over-year comparison of key fiscal metrics

Metric2020-212021-222022-232023-242024-25
Total Expenditureโ€”โ€”โ€”Rs 1.48 lakh croreRs 1.47 lakh crore
Revenue Receiptsโ€”โ€”โ€”Rs 1.11 lakh croreRs 1.26 lakh crore
Capital Expenditureโ€”โ€”โ€”Rs 21,259 croreRs 22,300 crore
Fiscal Deficit (% GSDP)โ€”โ€”โ€”6.5%3.2%
Own Tax Revenueโ€”โ€”โ€”Rs 40,600 croreRs 49,700 crore

Columns showing "โ€”" will populate as more data is ingested. Data from official budget documents via PRS India.

Understanding Chhattisgarh State Budget 2024-25

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.

Compare Chhattisgarh with other states

Side-by-side comparison of fiscal metrics across Indian states