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Rajasthan State Budget 2010-11 Analysis

Actuals

Total expenditure, revenue receipts, fiscal deficit, and department-wise allocation for Rajasthan FY 2010-11

Rajasthan State Budget 2010-11 Budget at a Glance

Total Receipts

Rs 62,000 crore

+47.6%

Total Expenditure

Rs 75,000 crore

+29.3%

Fiscal Deficit

3.5%

Rs 13,000 crore

Capital Expenditure

Rs 10,500 crore

-4.5%

Tax Revenue

Rs 30,500 crore

+45.2%

Interest Payments

Rs 8,500 crore

11% of expenditure

Rajasthan Revenue Receipts 2010-11

Own tax revenue vs non-tax revenue breakdown

Tax Revenue
Rs 30,500 crore (49.2%)
Non-Tax Revenue
Rs 31,500 crore (50.8%)

Rajasthan Expenditure Breakdown 2010-11

Revenue vs Capital spending and department allocation

Revenue vs Capital Split

Revenue Expenditure 86.0%
Capital Expenditure 14.0%

Fiscal Deficit as % of GSDP — Rajasthan 2010-11

The fiscal deficit for Rajasthan in 2010-11 is 3.5% of GSDP (Rs 13,000 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 8,500 crore consume 11.3% of total expenditure.

Rajasthan State Budget 2010-11 — Receipts & Expenditure Summary

ParticularsAmount% of Total
A. Total ReceiptsRs 71,000 crore100%
1. Revenue ReceiptsRs 62,000 crore87.3%
a. Own Tax RevenueRs 30,500 crore43.0%
b. Non-Tax RevenueRs 31,500 crore44.4%
B. Total ExpenditureRs 75,000 crore100%
1. Revenue ExpenditureRs 64,500 crore86.0%
2. Capital ExpenditureRs 10,500 crore14.0%
of which: Interest PaymentsRs 8,500 crore11.3%
C. Fiscal DeficitRs 13,000 crore3.5% of GSDP

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

Rajasthan Budget 2010-11 Analysis & Highlights

Key Highlights

  • Post-drought recovery: agriculture grew 8% following good monsoon after two deficit years.
  • Rajasthan GSDP at Rs 4.5 lakh crore with per-capita income at Rs 55,000.
  • Ashok Gehlot government launched social security pension scheme for below-poverty-line families.
  • State VAT collections of Rs 13,000 crore reflected economic recovery.
  • Tourism receipts crossed Rs 20,000 crore as international visitor numbers recovered.
  • Fiscal deficit at 3.5% of GSDP, above FRBM ceiling due to drought relief carryover costs.
  • Mineral revenue at Rs 3,000 crore from recovering construction sector demand.
  • Capital expenditure at Rs 12,000 crore for road and irrigation infrastructure.
  • Power sector reforms under UDAY precursor initiatives reduced distribution losses to 28%.
  • State debt at Rs 1.2 lakh crore with debt-GSDP ratio at 27%.

Compare Rajasthan Budget — Recent Years

Year-over-year comparison of key fiscal metrics

Metric2006-072007-082008-092009-102010-11
Total Expenditure———Rs 58,000 croreRs 75,000 crore
Revenue Receipts———Rs 42,000 croreRs 62,000 crore
Capital Expenditure———Rs 11,000 croreRs 10,500 crore
Fiscal Deficit (% GSDP)———5.0%3.5%
Own Tax Revenue———Rs 21,000 croreRs 30,500 crore

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

Understanding Rajasthan State Budget 2010-11

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.

Compare Rajasthan with other states

Side-by-side comparison of fiscal metrics across Indian states