Delhi State Budget 2020-21 Analysis
ActualsTotal expenditure, revenue receipts, fiscal deficit, and department-wise allocation for Delhi FY 2020-21
Delhi State Budget 2020-21 Budget at a Glance
Total Receipts
Rs 38,500 crore
-13.5%
Total Expenditure
Rs 47,700 crore
-3.6%
Fiscal Deficit
1.4%
Rs 9,200 crore
Capital Expenditure
Rs 5,200 crore
-30.7%
Tax Revenue
Rs 32,000 crore
-16.2%
Interest Payments
Rs 2,100 crore
4% of expenditure
Delhi Revenue Receipts 2020-21
Own tax revenue vs non-tax revenue breakdown
Delhi Expenditure Breakdown 2020-21
Revenue vs Capital spending and department allocation
Revenue vs Capital Split
Fiscal Deficit as % of GSDP โ Delhi 2020-21
The fiscal deficit for Delhi in 2020-21 is 1.4% of GSDP (Rs 9,200 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. Delhi is maintaining fiscal discipline close to the recommended limit.
Interest payments at Rs 2,100 crore consume 4.4% of total expenditure.
Delhi State Budget 2020-21 โ Receipts & Expenditure Summary
| Particulars | Amount | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| A. Total Receipts | Rs 48,000 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Receipts | Rs 38,500 crore | 80.2% |
| a. Own Tax Revenue | Rs 32,000 crore | 66.7% |
| b. Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 850 crore | 1.8% |
| B. Total Expenditure | Rs 47,700 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Expenditure | Rs 42,500 crore | 89.1% |
| 2. Capital Expenditure | Rs 5,200 crore | 10.9% |
| of which: Interest Payments | Rs 2,100 crore | 4.4% |
| C. Fiscal Deficit | Rs 9,200 crore | 1.4% of GSDP |
Source: Delhi State Budget Documents via PRS India. All figures in Indian Rupees.
Delhi Budget 2020-21 Analysis & Highlights
Key Highlights
- COVID-19 devastated Delhi โ the city was among India's worst-affected urban centres.
- Multiple COVID waves overwhelmed hospital infrastructure despite augmented capacity.
- Revenue collapsed as services economy โ restaurants, hotels, retail โ shut down.
- Oxygen crisis in April-May 2021 (second wave) became a national emergency.
- Health spending surged with emergency procurement and temporary COVID facilities.
- Education shifted to online but exposed the digital divide among Delhi's students.
- Fiscal deficit widened under enhanced borrowing provisions.
- Transport sector devastated โ Metro and buses ran at reduced capacity for months.
- Migrant worker exodus repeated Delhi's role as a sending point for inter-state migration.
- Air quality paradoxically improved during lockdowns due to reduced traffic and industry.
Compare Delhi Budget โ Recent Years
Year-over-year comparison of key fiscal metrics
| Metric | 2016-17 | 2017-18 | 2018-19 | 2019-20 | 2020-21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditure | โ | โ | โ | Rs 49,500 crore | Rs 47,700 crore |
| Revenue Receipts | โ | โ | โ | Rs 44,500 crore | Rs 38,500 crore |
| Capital Expenditure | โ | โ | โ | Rs 7,500 crore | Rs 5,200 crore |
| Fiscal Deficit (% GSDP) | โ | โ | โ | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Own Tax Revenue | โ | โ | โ | Rs 38,200 crore | Rs 32,000 crore |
Columns showing "โ" will populate as more data is ingested. Data from official budget documents via PRS India.
Understanding Delhi State Budget 2020-21
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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