Sikkim State Budget 2017-18 Analysis
ActualsTotal expenditure, revenue receipts, fiscal deficit, and department-wise allocation for Sikkim FY 2017-18
Sikkim State Budget 2017-18 Budget at a Glance
Total Receipts
Rs 5,800 crore
+16.0%
Total Expenditure
Rs 6,200 crore
+17.0%
Fiscal Deficit
2.4%
Rs 400 crore
Capital Expenditure
Rs 1,000 crore
+25.0%
Tax Revenue
Rs 850 crore
+21.4%
Interest Payments
Rs 500 crore
8% of expenditure
Sikkim Revenue Receipts 2017-18
Own tax revenue vs non-tax revenue breakdown
Sikkim Expenditure Breakdown 2017-18
Revenue vs Capital spending and department allocation
Revenue vs Capital Split
Fiscal Deficit as % of GSDP โ Sikkim 2017-18
The fiscal deficit for Sikkim in 2017-18 is 2.4% of GSDP (Rs 400 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. Sikkim is maintaining fiscal discipline close to the recommended limit.
Interest payments at Rs 500 crore consume 8.1% of total expenditure.
Sikkim State Budget 2017-18 โ Receipts & Expenditure Summary
| Particulars | Amount | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| A. Total Receipts | Rs 6,800 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Receipts | Rs 5,800 crore | 85.3% |
| a. Own Tax Revenue | Rs 850 crore | 12.5% |
| b. Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 1,500 crore | 22.1% |
| B. Total Expenditure | Rs 6,200 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Expenditure | Rs 5,200 crore | 83.9% |
| 2. Capital Expenditure | Rs 1,000 crore | 16.1% |
| of which: Interest Payments | Rs 500 crore | 8.1% |
| C. Fiscal Deficit | Rs 400 crore | 2.4% of GSDP |
Source: Sikkim State Budget Documents via PRS India. All figures in Indian Rupees.
Sikkim Budget 2017-18 Analysis & Highlights
Key Highlights
- Total expenditure at Rs 6,200 crore with sustained infrastructure investment
- Revenue receipts at Rs 5,800 crore with own tax revenue at Rs 850 crore on strong pharma collections
- Revenue deficit at Rs 600 crore as establishment costs escalate ahead of pay commission
- Fiscal deficit improves to 2.4% of GSDP (Rs 400 crore) with primary surplus of Rs 100 crore
- Capital expenditure at Rs 1,000 crore โ the highest level, focused on Pakyong Airport completion
- Total outstanding debt at Rs 6,200 crore with debt-to-GSDP declining to 37.6%
- Non-tax revenue at Rs 1,500 crore with growing hydropower and Central scheme contributions
- Interest payments at Rs 500 crore represent 8.6% of revenue receipts
- GSDP reaches Rs 16,500 crore with broad-based growth across sectors
- Market borrowings at Rs 700 crore fund infrastructure and pre-pay commission positioning
- GST implementation from July 2017 replaces state VAT regime
- Pakyong Airport near Gangtok approaches operational readiness
Compare Sikkim Budget โ Recent Years
Year-over-year comparison of key fiscal metrics
| Metric | 2013-14 | 2014-15 | 2015-16 | 2016-17 | 2017-18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditure | โ | โ | โ | Rs 5,300 crore | Rs 6,200 crore |
| Revenue Receipts | โ | โ | โ | Rs 5,000 crore | Rs 5,800 crore |
| Capital Expenditure | โ | โ | โ | Rs 800 crore | Rs 1,000 crore |
| Fiscal Deficit (% GSDP) | โ | โ | โ | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Own Tax Revenue | โ | โ | โ | Rs 700 crore | Rs 850 crore |
Columns showing "โ" will populate as more data is ingested. Data from official budget documents via PRS India.
Understanding Sikkim State Budget 2017-18
The Sikkim 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.
Sikkim 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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