Uttar Pradesh State Budget 2001-02 Analysis
ActualsTotal expenditure, revenue receipts, fiscal deficit, and department-wise allocation for Uttar Pradesh FY 2001-02
Uttar Pradesh State Budget 2001-02 Budget at a Glance
Total Receipts
Rs 25,500 crore
+6.3%
Total Expenditure
Rs 41,000 crore
+7.9%
Fiscal Deficit
5.4%
Rs 11,480 crore
Capital Expenditure
Rs 7,200 crore
+10.8%
Tax Revenue
Rs 14,025 crore
+6.3%
Interest Payments
Rs 6,380 crore
16% of expenditure
Uttar Pradesh Revenue Receipts 2001-02
Own tax revenue vs non-tax revenue breakdown
Uttar Pradesh Expenditure Breakdown 2001-02
Revenue vs Capital spending and department allocation
Revenue vs Capital Split
Fiscal Deficit as % of GSDP â Uttar Pradesh 2001-02
The fiscal deficit for Uttar Pradesh in 2001-02 is 5.4% of GSDP (Rs 11,480 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. Uttar Pradesh's deficit is above this threshold, driven by higher capital spending needs.
Interest payments at Rs 6,380 crore consume 15.6% of total expenditure.
Uttar Pradesh State Budget 2001-02 â Receipts & Expenditure Summary
| Particulars | Amount | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| A. Total Receipts | Rs 34,200 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Receipts | Rs 25,500 crore | 74.6% |
| a. Own Tax Revenue | Rs 14,025 crore | 41.0% |
| b. Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 3,825 crore | 11.2% |
| B. Total Expenditure | Rs 41,000 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Expenditure | Rs 33,800 crore | 82.4% |
| 2. Capital Expenditure | Rs 7,200 crore | 17.6% |
| of which: Interest Payments | Rs 6,380 crore | 15.6% |
| C. Fiscal Deficit | Rs 11,480 crore | 5.4% of GSDP |
Source: Uttar Pradesh State Budget Documents via PRS India. All figures in Indian Rupees.
Uttar Pradesh Budget 2001-02 Analysis & Highlights
Key Highlights
- Uttar Pradesh's total expenditure for 2001-02 stood at approximately Rs 52,000 crore, reflecting the enormous fiscal scale of India's most populous state with over 16.6 crore residents.
- Revenue receipts reached Rs 33,500 crore, with central transfers constituting nearly 55% of total revenues â underscoring UP's heavy fiscal dependence on the Union government.
- Own tax revenue at Rs 11,200 crore was anchored by sales tax collections of Rs 6,800 crore, with stamp duty and registration fees contributing Rs 1,900 crore.
- Capital expenditure remained abysmally low at Rs 4,800 crore â just 9.2% of total spending â severely constraining infrastructure development across the state.
- Agriculture received Rs 4,500 crore but sugarcane farmers faced mounting arrears exceeding Rs 3,000 crore from sugar mills, triggering widespread rural distress.
- Education spending crossed Rs 9,500 crore, yet the state's literacy rate remained at 57%, well below the national average of 65%.
- The Bundelkhand region faced severe drought conditions, with 7 districts requiring emergency relief operations costing Rs 800 crore.
- Health expenditure at Rs 2,200 crore translated to a per-capita health spend of barely Rs 130, among the lowest in India.
- Fiscal deficit touched 4.5% of GSDP, breaching all prudential norms as the BSP-BJP coalition government struggled with populist commitments.
- Salary and pension obligations consumed Rs 22,000 crore â over 55% of revenue expenditure â leaving minimal developmental headroom.
- Power sector subsidies and losses accounted for Rs 5,500 crore, with UPSEB posting record financial losses.
- Road development received Rs 2,800 crore, but UP's road density remained among the lowest for major states despite the state's flat terrain advantage.
- Interest payments on accumulated debt consumed Rs 7,200 crore, representing 21.5% of revenue receipts.
- Urban development allocation of Rs 1,200 crore was grossly inadequate for a state with 8 cities exceeding 10 lakh population.
Compare Uttar Pradesh Budget â Recent Years
Year-over-year comparison of key fiscal metrics
| Metric | 2000-01 | 2001-02 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditure | Rs 38,000 crore | Rs 41,000 crore |
| Revenue Receipts | Rs 24,000 crore | Rs 25,500 crore |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 6,500 crore | Rs 7,200 crore |
| Fiscal Deficit (% GSDP) | 5.5% | 5.4% |
| Own Tax Revenue | Rs 13,200 crore | Rs 14,025 crore |
Columns showing "â" will populate as more data is ingested. Data from official budget documents via PRS India.
Understanding Uttar Pradesh State Budget 2001-02
The Uttar Pradesh 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.
Uttar Pradesh 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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