Nagaland State Budget 2019-20 Analysis

Actuals

Total expenditure, revenue receipts, fiscal deficit, and department-wise allocation for Nagaland FY 2019-20

Nagaland State Budget 2019-20 Budget at a Glance

Total Receipts

Rs 9,200 crore

+8.2%

Total Expenditure

Rs 10,500 crore

+11.7%

Fiscal Deficit

5.0%

Rs 1,300 crore

Capital Expenditure

Rs 1,500 crore

+25.0%

Tax Revenue

Rs 1,300 crore

+8.3%

Interest Payments

Rs 800 crore

8% of expenditure

Nagaland Revenue Receipts 2019-20

Own tax revenue vs non-tax revenue breakdown

Tax Revenue

Rs 1,300 crore (34.2%)

Non-Tax Revenue

Rs 2,500 crore (65.8%)

Nagaland Expenditure Breakdown 2019-20

Revenue vs Capital spending and department allocation

Revenue vs Capital Split

Revenue Expenditure 85.7%

Capital Expenditure 14.3%

Fiscal Deficit as % of GSDP — Nagaland 2019-20

The fiscal deficit for Nagaland in 2019-20 is 5.0% of GSDP (Rs 1,300 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. Nagaland's deficit is above this threshold, driven by higher capital spending needs.

Interest payments at Rs 800 crore consume 7.6% of total expenditure.

Nagaland State Budget 2019-20 — Receipts & Expenditure Summary

Particulars	Amount	% of Total
A. Total Receipts	Rs 11,200 crore	100%
1. Revenue Receipts	Rs 9,200 crore	82.1%
a. Own Tax Revenue	Rs 1,300 crore	11.6%
b. Non-Tax Revenue	Rs 2,500 crore	22.3%
B. Total Expenditure	Rs 10,500 crore	100%
1. Revenue Expenditure	Rs 9,000 crore	85.7%
2. Capital Expenditure	Rs 1,500 crore	14.3%
of which: Interest Payments	Rs 800 crore	7.6%
C. Fiscal Deficit	Rs 1,300 crore	5.0% of GSDP

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

Nagaland Budget 2019-20 Analysis & Highlights

Key Highlights

Total expenditure reaches Rs 10,500 crore, crossing the Rs 10,000 crore mark for the first time
Revenue receipts at Rs 9,200 crore with own tax revenue at Rs 1,300 crore
Revenue deficit narrows further to Rs 200 crore on the strength of enhanced Central transfers
Fiscal deficit widens to 5.0% of GSDP (Rs 1,300 crore) with ambitious capital spending
Capital expenditure at Rs 1,500 crore — the highest ever, focused on highways and urban development
Market borrowings at Rs 1,400 crore fund the expanded infrastructure programme
Total outstanding debt reaches Rs 8,000 crore with debt-to-GSDP at 30.8%
Interest payments at Rs 800 crore consume about 8.7% of revenue receipts
Non-tax revenue at Rs 2,500 crore from Central schemes and power sector contributions
GSDP at Rs 26,000 crore as pre-COVID economic momentum builds
COVID-19 pandemic arrives in March 2020, disrupting the final weeks of the fiscal year
Fifteenth Finance Commission interim report released, maintaining special category benefits

Compare Nagaland Budget — Recent Years

Year-over-year comparison of key fiscal metrics

Metric	2015-16	2016-17	2017-18	2018-19	2019-20
Total Expenditure	—	—	—	Rs 9,400 crore	Rs 10,500 crore
Revenue Receipts	—	—	—	Rs 8,500 crore	Rs 9,200 crore
Capital Expenditure	—	—	—	Rs 1,200 crore	Rs 1,500 crore
Fiscal Deficit (% GSDP)	—	—	—	3.9%	5.0%
Own Tax Revenue	—	—	—	Rs 1,200 crore	Rs 1,300 crore

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

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Understanding Nagaland State Budget 2019-20

The Nagaland 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.

Nagaland 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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