Jharkhand State Budget 2017-18 Analysis
ActualsTotal expenditure, revenue receipts, fiscal deficit, and department-wise allocation for Jharkhand FY 2017-18
Jharkhand State Budget 2017-18 Budget at a Glance
Total Receipts
Rs 46,800 crore
+13.6%
Total Expenditure
Rs 58,700 crore
+16.7%
Fiscal Deficit
3.0%
Rs 7,800 crore
Capital Expenditure
Rs 11,500 crore
+21.1%
Tax Revenue
Rs 15,200 crore
+16.0%
Interest Payments
Rs 4,800 crore
8% of expenditure
Jharkhand Revenue Receipts 2017-18
Own tax revenue vs non-tax revenue breakdown
Jharkhand Expenditure Breakdown 2017-18
Revenue vs Capital spending and department allocation
Revenue vs Capital Split
Fiscal Deficit as % of GSDP โ Jharkhand 2017-18
The fiscal deficit for Jharkhand in 2017-18 is 3.0% of GSDP (Rs 7,800 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. Jharkhand is maintaining fiscal discipline close to the recommended limit.
Interest payments at Rs 4,800 crore consume 8.2% of total expenditure.
Jharkhand State Budget 2017-18 โ Receipts & Expenditure Summary
| Particulars | Amount | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| A. Total Receipts | Rs 65,500 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Receipts | Rs 46,800 crore | 71.5% |
| a. Own Tax Revenue | Rs 15,200 crore | 23.2% |
| b. Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 7,000 crore | 10.7% |
| B. Total Expenditure | Rs 58,700 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Expenditure | Rs 47,200 crore | 80.4% |
| 2. Capital Expenditure | Rs 11,500 crore | 19.6% |
| of which: Interest Payments | Rs 4,800 crore | 8.2% |
| C. Fiscal Deficit | Rs 7,800 crore | 3.0% of GSDP |
Source: Jharkhand State Budget Documents via PRS India. All figures in Indian Rupees.
Jharkhand Budget 2017-18 Analysis & Highlights
Key Highlights
- Total expenditure grew to approximately Rs 57,000 crore, a 10% increase reflecting continued fiscal expansion.
- Raghubar Das government announced plans for Jharkhand Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy 2016.
- GST implementation from July 2017 created transitional challenges for the mining and industrial sectors.
- Coal production continued rising with commercial mining policy attracting private sector interest.
- Education spending at Rs 10,500 crore included expansion of Eklavya schools and Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas.
- Health expenditure at Rs 4,500 crore โ Ayushman Bharat preparation underway for 2018 launch.
- Capital expenditure at Rs 9,000 crore with highway construction and Deoghar airport as priorities.
- MGNREGA allocation at Rs 4,500 crore providing employment to approximately 15 lakh households.
- Jharkhand ranked as fastest-improving state in NITI Aayog composite development index.
- Tribal welfare spending at Rs 5,000 crore included forest rights recognition and Van Dhan programme.
- Mining DMF collections reached Rs 2,000 crore for development in mining-affected districts.
- State's own tax revenue showing improvement with GST transition and better compliance.
- Ranchi Smart City projects commenced โ LED street lighting and CCTV surveillance as first deliverables.
Compare Jharkhand Budget โ Recent Years
Year-over-year comparison of key fiscal metrics
| Metric | 2013-14 | 2014-15 | 2015-16 | 2016-17 | 2017-18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditure | โ | โ | โ | Rs 50,300 crore | Rs 58,700 crore |
| Revenue Receipts | โ | โ | โ | Rs 41,200 crore | Rs 46,800 crore |
| Capital Expenditure | โ | โ | โ | Rs 9,500 crore | Rs 11,500 crore |
| Fiscal Deficit (% GSDP) | โ | โ | โ | 2.8% | 3.0% |
| Own Tax Revenue | โ | โ | โ | Rs 13,100 crore | Rs 15,200 crore |
Columns showing "โ" will populate as more data is ingested. Data from official budget documents via PRS India.
Understanding Jharkhand State Budget 2017-18
The Jharkhand 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.
Jharkhand 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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