Rajasthan State Budget 2011-12 Analysis
ActualsTotal expenditure, revenue receipts, fiscal deficit, and department-wise allocation for Rajasthan FY 2011-12
Rajasthan State Budget 2011-12 Budget at a Glance
Total Receipts
Rs 72,000 crore
+16.1%
Total Expenditure
Rs 87,500 crore
+16.7%
Fiscal Deficit
3.5%
Rs 15,500 crore
Capital Expenditure
Rs 12,500 crore
+19.0%
Tax Revenue
Rs 35,500 crore
+16.4%
Interest Payments
Rs 10,000 crore
11% of expenditure
Rajasthan Revenue Receipts 2011-12
Own tax revenue vs non-tax revenue breakdown
Rajasthan Expenditure Breakdown 2011-12
Revenue vs Capital spending and department allocation
Revenue vs Capital Split
Fiscal Deficit as % of GSDP â Rajasthan 2011-12
The fiscal deficit for Rajasthan in 2011-12 is 3.5% of GSDP (Rs 15,500 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. Rajasthan is maintaining fiscal discipline close to the recommended limit.
Interest payments at Rs 10,000 crore consume 11.4% of total expenditure.
Rajasthan State Budget 2011-12 â Receipts & Expenditure Summary
| Particulars | Amount | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| A. Total Receipts | Rs 83,000 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Receipts | Rs 72,000 crore | 86.7% |
| a. Own Tax Revenue | Rs 35,500 crore | 42.8% |
| b. Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 36,500 crore | 44.0% |
| B. Total Expenditure | Rs 87,500 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Expenditure | Rs 75,000 crore | 85.7% |
| 2. Capital Expenditure | Rs 12,500 crore | 14.3% |
| of which: Interest Payments | Rs 10,000 crore | 11.4% |
| C. Fiscal Deficit | Rs 15,500 crore | 3.5% of GSDP |
Source: Rajasthan State Budget Documents via PRS India. All figures in Indian Rupees.
Rajasthan Budget 2011-12 Analysis & Highlights
Key Highlights
- Rajasthan's 2011-12 budget estimated total expenditure at Rs 72,500 crore as the Gehlot government entered its third year with expanded social spending.
- Revenue receipts crossed Rs 50,000 crore for the first time, reaching Rs 51,800 crore on strong VAT and mining collections.
- The Rajasthan Solar Energy Policy bore fruit with 200 MW of utility-scale solar projects commissioned in the Thar Desert.
- Capital expenditure at Rs 11,500 crore included Rs 2,800 crore for Jaipur Metro Phase 1 completion and highway widening.
- MNREGA spending reached Rs 6,200 crore, the highest among Indian states, generating 32 crore person-days of employment.
- Mining royalties hit a record Rs 5,200 crore as revised royalty rates for major and minor minerals took effect.
- Education allocation of Rs 14,800 crore incorporated Right to Education Act compliance expenditure for teacher recruitment and school upgrades.
- Tourism recovered from the 2008 slump with Rs 950 crore allocation and 3 crore domestic tourist arrivals recorded.
- The state's fiscal deficit stood at 3.4% of GSDP, slightly above the FRBM target due to social spending expansion.
- Health spending at Rs 4,500 crore launched the Rajasthan Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram for free maternal and infant care.
- Power sector losses continued to mount at Rs 8,500 crore across the three distribution companies.
- A new mineral policy imposed stricter environmental norms for Aravalli mining while increasing royalty rates by 15%.
- Food security spending reached Rs 3,200 crore with subsidized grain distribution to 4 crore beneficiaries.
- Wind energy capacity crossed 2,500 MW, establishing Rajasthan as India's second-largest wind power state.
Compare Rajasthan Budget â Recent Years
Year-over-year comparison of key fiscal metrics
| Metric | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | 2009-10 | 2010-11 | 2011-12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditure | â | â | â | Rs 75,000 crore | Rs 87,500 crore |
| Revenue Receipts | â | â | â | Rs 62,000 crore | Rs 72,000 crore |
| Capital Expenditure | â | â | â | Rs 10,500 crore | Rs 12,500 crore |
| Fiscal Deficit (% GSDP) | â | â | â | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Own Tax Revenue | â | â | â | Rs 30,500 crore | Rs 35,500 crore |
Columns showing "â" will populate as more data is ingested. Data from official budget documents via PRS India.
Understanding Rajasthan State Budget 2011-12
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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