Nagaland State Budget 2021-22 Analysis

Actuals

Total expenditure, revenue receipts, fiscal deficit, and department-wise allocation for Nagaland FY 2021-22

Nagaland State Budget 2021-22 Budget at a Glance

Total Receipts

Rs 10,800 crore

+13.7%

Total Expenditure

Rs 12,300 crore

+8.8%

Fiscal Deficit

5.0%

Rs 1,500 crore

Capital Expenditure

Rs 1,800 crore

+20.0%

Tax Revenue

Rs 1,500 crore

+25.0%

Interest Payments

Rs 1,000 crore

8% of expenditure

Nagaland Revenue Receipts 2021-22

Own tax revenue vs non-tax revenue breakdown

Tax Revenue

Rs 1,500 crore (34.9%)

Non-Tax Revenue

Rs 2,800 crore (65.1%)

Nagaland Expenditure Breakdown 2021-22

Revenue vs Capital spending and department allocation

Revenue vs Capital Split

Revenue Expenditure 85.4%

Capital Expenditure 14.6%

Fiscal Deficit as % of GSDP — Nagaland 2021-22

The fiscal deficit for Nagaland in 2021-22 is 5.0% of GSDP (Rs 1,500 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. Nagaland's deficit is above this threshold, driven by higher capital spending needs.

Interest payments at Rs 1,000 crore consume 8.1% of total expenditure.

Nagaland State Budget 2021-22 — Receipts & Expenditure Summary

Particulars	Amount	% of Total
A. Total Receipts	Rs 13,200 crore	100%
1. Revenue Receipts	Rs 10,800 crore	81.8%
a. Own Tax Revenue	Rs 1,500 crore	11.4%
b. Non-Tax Revenue	Rs 2,800 crore	21.2%
B. Total Expenditure	Rs 12,300 crore	100%
1. Revenue Expenditure	Rs 10,500 crore	85.4%
2. Capital Expenditure	Rs 1,800 crore	14.6%
of which: Interest Payments	Rs 1,000 crore	8.1%
C. Fiscal Deficit	Rs 1,500 crore	5.0% of GSDP

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

Nagaland Budget 2021-22 Analysis & Highlights

Key Highlights

Total expenditure at Rs 12,300 crore as post-pandemic recovery spending accelerates
Revenue receipts recover to Rs 10,800 crore with own tax revenue rebounding to Rs 1,500 crore
Revenue deficit of Rs 300 crore as establishment costs resume normal growth trajectory
Fiscal deficit at 5.0% of GSDP (Rs 1,500 crore), still elevated from pandemic-era borrowing norms
Capital expenditure rises to Rs 1,800 crore with highway and urban infrastructure as priorities
Market borrowings at Rs 1,800 crore continue the elevated post-pandemic trajectory
Total outstanding debt reaches Rs 10,800 crore with debt-to-GSDP at 36.0%
Interest payments at Rs 1,000 crore cross the four-digit mark for the first time
GST collections show strong recovery as commercial activity normalises in Dimapur
GSDP rebounds to Rs 30,000 crore with construction sector driving post-pandemic growth
Non-tax revenue at Rs 2,800 crore sustained by continued Central scheme disbursements
State elections approaching in February 2023 begin to influence spending priorities

Compare Nagaland Budget — Recent Years

Year-over-year comparison of key fiscal metrics

Metric	2017-18	2018-19	2019-20	2020-21	2021-22
Total Expenditure	—	—	—	Rs 11,300 crore	Rs 12,300 crore
Revenue Receipts	—	—	—	Rs 9,500 crore	Rs 10,800 crore
Capital Expenditure	—	—	—	Rs 1,500 crore	Rs 1,800 crore
Fiscal Deficit (% GSDP)	—	—	—	6.7%	5.0%
Own Tax Revenue	—	—	—	Rs 1,200 crore	Rs 1,500 crore

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

2020-21 2022-23

Understanding Nagaland State Budget 2021-22

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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