Delhi State Budget 2015-16 Analysis
ActualsTotal expenditure, revenue receipts, fiscal deficit, and department-wise allocation for Delhi FY 2015-16
Delhi State Budget 2015-16 Budget at a Glance
Total Receipts
Rs 32,500 crore
(excl. borrowings)
Total Expenditure
Rs 35,000 crore
Fiscal Deficit
0.6%
Rs 2,500 crore
Capital Expenditure
Rs 4,800 crore
Tax Revenue
Rs 27,800 crore
Net to Centre
Interest Payments
Rs 1,200 crore
3% of expenditure
Delhi Revenue Receipts 2015-16
Own tax revenue vs non-tax revenue breakdown
Delhi Expenditure Breakdown 2015-16
Revenue vs Capital spending and department allocation
Revenue vs Capital Split
Fiscal Deficit as % of GSDP โ Delhi 2015-16
The fiscal deficit for Delhi in 2015-16 is 0.6% of GSDP (Rs 2,500 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. Delhi is maintaining fiscal discipline close to the recommended limit.
Interest payments at Rs 1,200 crore consume 3.4% of total expenditure.
Delhi State Budget 2015-16 โ Receipts & Expenditure Summary
| Particulars | Amount | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| A. Total Receipts | Rs 36,500 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Receipts | Rs 32,500 crore | 89.0% |
| a. Own Tax Revenue | Rs 27,800 crore | 76.2% |
| b. Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 900 crore | 2.5% |
| B. Total Expenditure | Rs 35,000 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Expenditure | Rs 30,200 crore | 86.3% |
| 2. Capital Expenditure | Rs 4,800 crore | 13.7% |
| of which: Interest Payments | Rs 1,200 crore | 3.4% |
| C. Fiscal Deficit | Rs 2,500 crore | 0.6% of GSDP |
Source: Delhi State Budget Documents via PRS India. All figures in Indian Rupees.
Delhi Budget 2015-16 Analysis & Highlights
Key Highlights
- First full budget under AAP government โ Arvind Kejriwal's education-health focus established.
- Education spending increased sharply โ school improvement programme launched.
- Health spending saw mohalla clinic concept introduced.
- Transport spending focused on DTC bus fleet renewal and Metro expansion support.
- Revenue driven by services economy, motor vehicle taxes, and excise.
- Delhi's GSDP per capita among the highest for any Indian government.
- Water supply from Yamuna and Ganga canal serving 1.7 crore people.
- Pollution not yet at crisis levels but worsening with vehicle population growth.
- Fiscal position strong with limited UT borrowing.
- Odd-even vehicle rationing experiment conducted as pollution measure.
- Unauthorised colonies regularisation process beginning.
Compare Delhi Budget โ Recent Years
Year-over-year comparison of key fiscal metrics
| Metric | 2011-12 | 2012-13 | 2013-14 | 2014-15 | 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditure | โ | โ | โ | โ | Rs 35,000 crore |
| Revenue Receipts | โ | โ | โ | โ | Rs 32,500 crore |
| Capital Expenditure | โ | โ | โ | โ | Rs 4,800 crore |
| Fiscal Deficit (% GSDP) | โ | โ | โ | โ | 0.6% |
| Own Tax Revenue | โ | โ | โ | โ | Rs 27,800 crore |
Columns showing "โ" will populate as more data is ingested. Data from official budget documents via PRS India.
Understanding Delhi State Budget 2015-16
The Delhi 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.
Delhi 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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