Rajasthan State Budget 2007-08 Analysis
ActualsTotal expenditure, revenue receipts, fiscal deficit, and department-wise allocation for Rajasthan FY 2007-08
Rajasthan State Budget 2007-08 Budget at a Glance
Total Receipts
Rs 30,000 crore
+17.6%
Total Expenditure
Rs 41,000 crore
+17.8%
Fiscal Deficit
3.2%
Rs 7,380 crore
Capital Expenditure
Rs 8,000 crore
+17.6%
Tax Revenue
Rs 15,000 crore
+17.6%
Interest Payments
Rs 5,880 crore
14% of expenditure
Rajasthan Revenue Receipts 2007-08
Own tax revenue vs non-tax revenue breakdown
Rajasthan Expenditure Breakdown 2007-08
Revenue vs Capital spending and department allocation
Revenue vs Capital Split
Fiscal Deficit as % of GSDP โ Rajasthan 2007-08
The fiscal deficit for Rajasthan in 2007-08 is 3.2% of GSDP (Rs 7,380 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. Rajasthan is maintaining fiscal discipline close to the recommended limit.
Interest payments at Rs 5,880 crore consume 14.3% of total expenditure.
Rajasthan State Budget 2007-08 โ Receipts & Expenditure Summary
| Particulars | Amount | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| A. Total Receipts | Rs 38,000 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Receipts | Rs 30,000 crore | 78.9% |
| a. Own Tax Revenue | Rs 15,000 crore | 39.5% |
| b. Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 4,800 crore | 12.6% |
| B. Total Expenditure | Rs 41,000 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Expenditure | Rs 33,000 crore | 80.5% |
| 2. Capital Expenditure | Rs 8,000 crore | 19.5% |
| of which: Interest Payments | Rs 5,880 crore | 14.3% |
| C. Fiscal Deficit | Rs 7,380 crore | 3.2% of GSDP |
Source: Rajasthan State Budget Documents via PRS India. All figures in Indian Rupees.
Rajasthan Budget 2007-08 Analysis & Highlights
Key Highlights
- Rajasthan's 2007-08 budget pegged total expenditure at Rs 44,800 crore in the final full budget of the Vasundhara Raje government before the 2008 elections.
- Revenue receipts reached Rs 31,500 crore, growing 21% on the back of exceptional VAT buoyancy and record mining royalties.
- VAT collections crossed Rs 9,000 crore as the new tax system matured and compliance improved substantially.
- Capital expenditure hit Rs 8,800 crore with major allocations for Jaipur Metro Phase 1, IGNP extension, and state highway upgrades.
- MNREGA expanded to all 32 districts, generating 18 crore person-days of employment and fundamentally reshaping rural labour markets.
- Mining revenues reached Rs 3,800 crore with marble and zinc contributing the bulk as India's construction and manufacturing boom peaked.
- Tourism revenue allocation of Rs 800 crore supported heritage hotel conversions and the Amber-Nahargarh heritage corridor development.
- Wind energy installed capacity crossed 1,200 MW, making Rajasthan the third-largest wind power state in India.
- Fiscal deficit brought to 2.8% of GSDP, meeting the FRBM target one year ahead of the legislative deadline.
- Education allocation of Rs 8,500 crore included launch of the Mahatma Gandhi English Medium School scheme.
- Health spending at Rs 2,900 crore expanded the Medicare Relief Society to cover all 32 districts.
- The textile hub of Bhilwara received a dedicated textile park allocation of Rs 120 crore under the national SITP scheme.
- Rajasthan became the first state to fully implement e-governance for land records through the APNA KHATA portal.
- Pension expenditure crossed Rs 5,000 crore, with legacy OPS obligations continuing to grow at 15% annually.
Compare Rajasthan Budget โ Recent Years
Year-over-year comparison of key fiscal metrics
| Metric | 2003-04 | 2004-05 | 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditure | โ | โ | โ | Rs 34,800 crore | Rs 41,000 crore |
| Revenue Receipts | โ | โ | โ | Rs 25,500 crore | Rs 30,000 crore |
| Capital Expenditure | โ | โ | โ | Rs 6,800 crore | Rs 8,000 crore |
| Fiscal Deficit (% GSDP) | โ | โ | โ | 3.0% | 3.2% |
| Own Tax Revenue | โ | โ | โ | Rs 12,750 crore | Rs 15,000 crore |
Columns showing "โ" will populate as more data is ingested. Data from official budget documents via PRS India.
Understanding Rajasthan State Budget 2007-08
The Rajasthan 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.
Rajasthan 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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