Lakshadweep State Budget 2025-26 Analysis
Budget EstimateTotal expenditure, revenue receipts, fiscal deficit, and department-wise allocation for Lakshadweep FY 2025-26
Centrally Administered UT โ Union Budget Allocation
Lakshadweep does not have its own legislature. The data shown here represents the Union Budget allocation through the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
Lakshadweep State Budget 2025-26 Budget at a Glance
Total Receipts
Rs 1,260 crore
+6.5%
Total Expenditure
Rs 1,586 crore
+6.4%
Fiscal Deficit
0.0%
Rs 0
Capital Expenditure
Rs 326 crore
+6.2%
Tax Revenue
Rs 12 crore
+20.0%
Interest Payments
Rs 0
0% of expenditure
Lakshadweep Revenue Receipts 2025-26
Own tax revenue vs non-tax revenue breakdown
Lakshadweep Expenditure Breakdown 2025-26
Revenue vs Capital spending and department allocation
Revenue vs Capital Split
Top 10 Departments by Allocation
Fiscal Deficit as % of GSDP โ Lakshadweep 2025-26
The fiscal deficit for Lakshadweep in 2025-26 is 0.0% of GSDP (Rs 0), 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. Lakshadweep is maintaining fiscal discipline close to the recommended limit.
Lakshadweep State Budget 2025-26 โ Receipts & Expenditure Summary
| Particulars | Amount | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| A. Total Receipts | Rs 1,586 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Receipts | Rs 1,260 crore | 79.4% |
| a. Own Tax Revenue | Rs 12 crore | 0.8% |
| b. Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 8 crore | 0.5% |
| B. Total Expenditure | Rs 1,586 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Expenditure | Rs 1,260 crore | 79.4% |
| 2. Capital Expenditure | Rs 326 crore | 20.6% |
| C. Fiscal Deficit | Rs 0 | 0.0% of GSDP |
Source: Lakshadweep State Budget Documents via PRS India. All figures in Indian Rupees.
Lakshadweep Department-wise Expenditure 2025-26
Top departments by allocation in Lakshadweep for 2025-26
| Department โ | Revenue โ | Capital โ | Total โ | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. Public Works & Infrastructure | Rs 189 crore | Rs 123 crore | Rs 312 crore | 19.7% |
2. Shipping & Maritime | Rs 170 crore | Rs 57 crore | Rs 227 crore | 14.3% |
3. Education | Rs 189 crore | Rs 19 crore | Rs 208 crore | 13.1% |
4. Health & Family Welfare | Rs 151 crore | Rs 19 crore | Rs 170 crore | 10.7% |
5. Power & Energy | Rs 123 crore | Rs 42 crore | Rs 165 crore | 10.4% |
6. Fisheries & Marine Resources | Rs 94 crore | Rs 24 crore | Rs 118 crore | 7.4% |
7. General Administration | Rs 104 crore | Rs 6 crore | Rs 110 crore | 6.9% |
8. Water Supply & Sanitation | Rs 81 crore | Rs 19 crore | Rs 100 crore | 6.3% |
9. Tourism | Rs 85 crore | Rs 9 crore | Rs 94 crore | 5.9% |
10. Social Welfare | Rs 74 crore | Rs 8 crore | Rs 82 crore | 5.2% |
Lakshadweep Budget 2025-26 Analysis & Highlights
Key Highlights
- Total Union Budget allocation rises to Rs 1,586 crore in 2025-26 BE, a 6.4% increase over 2024-25
- Revenue expenditure at Rs 1,260 crore covers administration of 10 inhabited islands from Kochi base
- Capital expenditure at Rs 326 crore funds harbour construction and solar power expansion
- Public Works at Rs 312 crore addresses housing, seawall construction, and desalination upgrades
- Shipping and Maritime at Rs 227 crore procures a new fast vessel for the Kochi-Lakshadweep route
- Education at Rs 208 crore maintains the near-100% literacy rate and adds marine vocational courses
- Health at Rs 170 crore expands telemedicine and establishes a medical evacuation helicopter base
- Power at Rs 165 crore targets 40% solar penetration in the island power mix
- Fisheries at Rs 118 crore supports tuna processing and eco-certification for sustainable catch
- GSDP estimated at Rs 3,000 crore with fisheries and tourism showing growth potential
- Tourism at Rs 94 crore develops Kadmat Island as a regulated eco-tourism hub
- Coral reef restoration programme receives dedicated funding under climate adaptation
Compare Lakshadweep Budget โ Recent Years
Year-over-year comparison of key fiscal metrics
| Metric | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditure | โ | โ | โ | Rs 1,490 crore | Rs 1,586 crore |
| Revenue Receipts | โ | โ | โ | Rs 1,183 crore | Rs 1,260 crore |
| Capital Expenditure | โ | โ | โ | Rs 307 crore | Rs 326 crore |
| Fiscal Deficit (% GSDP) | โ | โ | โ | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Own Tax Revenue | โ | โ | โ | Rs 10 crore | Rs 12 crore |
Columns showing "โ" will populate as more data is ingested. Data from official budget documents via PRS India.
Understanding Lakshadweep State Budget 2025-26
The Lakshadweep 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.
Lakshadweep 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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