Nagaland State Budget 2023-24 Analysis
Revised EstimateTotal expenditure, revenue receipts, fiscal deficit, and department-wise allocation for Nagaland FY 2023-24
Nagaland State Budget 2023-24 Budget at a Glance
Total Receipts
Rs 16,588 crore
+32.7%
Total Expenditure
Rs 23,745 crore
+72.1%
Fiscal Deficit
6.1%
Rs 2,754 crore
Capital Expenditure
Rs 3,197 crore
+59.9%
Tax Revenue
Rs 1,667 crore
-7.4%
Interest Payments
Rs 934 crore
4% of expenditure
Nagaland Revenue Receipts 2023-24
Own tax revenue vs non-tax revenue breakdown
Nagaland Expenditure Breakdown 2023-24
Revenue vs Capital spending and department allocation
Revenue vs Capital Split
Top 10 Departments by Allocation
Fiscal Deficit as % of GSDP โ Nagaland 2023-24
The fiscal deficit for Nagaland in 2023-24 is 6.1% of GSDP (Rs 2,754 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 934 crore consume 3.9% of total expenditure.
Nagaland State Budget 2023-24 โ Receipts & Expenditure Summary
| Particulars | Amount | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| A. Total Receipts | Rs 23,710 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Receipts | Rs 16,588 crore | 70.0% |
| a. Own Tax Revenue | Rs 1,667 crore | 7.0% |
| b. Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 685 crore | 2.9% |
| B. Total Expenditure | Rs 23,745 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Expenditure | Rs 16,146 crore | 68.0% |
| 2. Capital Expenditure | Rs 3,197 crore | 13.5% |
| of which: Interest Payments | Rs 934 crore | 3.9% |
| C. Fiscal Deficit | Rs 2,754 crore | 6.1% of GSDP |
Source: Nagaland State Budget Documents via PRS India. All figures in Indian Rupees.
Nagaland Department-wise Expenditure 2023-24
Top departments by allocation in Nagaland for 2023-24
| Department โ | Revenue โ | Capital โ | Total โ | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. Education | Rs 2,700 crore | Rs 200 crore | Rs 2,900 crore | 12.2% |
2. Rural Development | Rs 1,500 crore | Rs 400 crore | Rs 1,900 crore | 8.0% |
3. Public Works & Roads | Rs 700 crore | Rs 800 crore | Rs 1,500 crore | 6.3% |
4. Health & Family Welfare | Rs 1,150 crore | Rs 280 crore | Rs 1,430 crore | 6.0% |
5. Police & Home | Rs 1,250 crore | Rs 120 crore | Rs 1,370 crore | 5.8% |
6. Agriculture & Allied | Rs 700 crore | Rs 200 crore | Rs 900 crore | 3.8% |
7. Social Welfare | Rs 620 crore | Rs 75 crore | Rs 695 crore | 2.9% |
8. Energy | Rs 470 crore | Rs 150 crore | Rs 620 crore | 2.6% |
9. Water Supply & Sanitation | Rs 260 crore | Rs 250 crore | Rs 510 crore | 2.1% |
10. Urban Development | Rs 270 crore | Rs 160 crore | Rs 430 crore | 1.8% |
Nagaland Budget 2023-24 Analysis & Highlights
Key Highlights
- Revised expenditure at Rs 23,745 crore, slightly above receipts
- Revenue receipts at Rs 16,588 crore with own tax at Rs 1,667 crore
- Slim revenue surplus of Rs 442 crore โ narrowest in recent years
- Fiscal deficit at 6.1% of GSDP (Rs 2,754 crore), sharply above FRBM norm
- Capital expenditure at Rs 3,197 crore โ higher than budgeted
- Non-tax revenue at Rs 685 crore โ unusually high, possibly one-time receipts
- Market borrowings at Rs 3,600 crore โ elevated for a small state
- Outstanding debt at Rs 13,800 crore, debt-to-GSDP at 30.4%
- Interest payments at Rs 934 crore โ comfortable but debt growing
- Road infrastructure projects received push with central funding
- Naga political settlement talks continued without resolution
- GSDP at Rs 45,422 crore โ moderate growth in a transfer-dependent economy
Compare Nagaland Budget โ Recent Years
Year-over-year comparison of key fiscal metrics
| Metric | 2019-20 | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditure | โ | โ | โ | Rs 13,800 crore | Rs 23,745 crore |
| Revenue Receipts | โ | โ | โ | Rs 12,500 crore | Rs 16,588 crore |
| Capital Expenditure | โ | โ | โ | Rs 2,000 crore | Rs 3,197 crore |
| Fiscal Deficit (% GSDP) | โ | โ | โ | 4.1% | 6.1% |
| Own Tax Revenue | โ | โ | โ | Rs 1,800 crore | Rs 1,667 crore |
Columns showing "โ" will populate as more data is ingested. Data from official budget documents via PRS India.
Understanding Nagaland State Budget 2023-24
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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