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Uttar Pradesh State Budget 2012-13 Analysis

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Total expenditure, revenue receipts, fiscal deficit, and department-wise allocation for Uttar Pradesh FY 2012-13

Uttar Pradesh State Budget 2012-13 Budget at a Glance

Total Receipts

Rs 1.34 lakh crore

+14.0%

Total Expenditure

Rs 1.65 lakh crore

+13.8%

Fiscal Deficit

3.2%

Rs 28,000 crore

Capital Expenditure

Rs 23,500 crore

+14.6%

Tax Revenue

Rs 72,000 crore

+13.4%

Interest Payments

Rs 21,500 crore

13% of expenditure

Uttar Pradesh Revenue Receipts 2012-13

Own tax revenue vs non-tax revenue breakdown

Tax Revenue
Rs 72,000 crore (53.5%)
Non-Tax Revenue
Rs 62,500 crore (46.5%)

Uttar Pradesh Expenditure Breakdown 2012-13

Revenue vs Capital spending and department allocation

Revenue vs Capital Split

Revenue Expenditure 85.7%
Capital Expenditure 14.3%

Fiscal Deficit as % of GSDP — Uttar Pradesh 2012-13

The fiscal deficit for Uttar Pradesh in 2012-13 is 3.2% of GSDP (Rs 28,000 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. Uttar Pradesh is maintaining fiscal discipline close to the recommended limit.

Interest payments at Rs 21,500 crore consume 13.1% of total expenditure.

Uttar Pradesh State Budget 2012-13 — Receipts & Expenditure Summary

ParticularsAmount% of Total
A. Total ReceiptsRs 1.56 lakh crore100%
1. Revenue ReceiptsRs 1.34 lakh crore86.2%
a. Own Tax RevenueRs 72,000 crore46.2%
b. Non-Tax RevenueRs 62,500 crore40.1%
B. Total ExpenditureRs 1.65 lakh crore100%
1. Revenue ExpenditureRs 1.41 lakh crore85.7%
2. Capital ExpenditureRs 23,500 crore14.3%
of which: Interest PaymentsRs 21,500 crore13.1%
C. Fiscal DeficitRs 28,000 crore3.2% of GSDP

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

Uttar Pradesh Budget 2012-13 Analysis & Highlights

Key Highlights

  • New Samajwadi Party government under Akhilesh Yadav presented its first full budget.
  • Total expenditure at Rs 2.6 lakh crore, with 60% consumed by salaries, pensions, and interest.
  • Central Plan grants under UPA government's flagship schemes contributed Rs 30,000 crore.
  • Agricultural procurement at MSP cost Rs 15,000 crore for wheat and paddy.
  • Fiscal deficit at 3.4% of GSDP, above the recommended ceiling.
  • Per-capita income at Rs 35,000, the lowest among Indian states, highlighting structural challenges.
  • Power sector losses mounted with UP's per-capita electricity consumption at 40% of national average.
  • MNREGA generated 35 crore person-days of employment, the highest nationally.
  • State VAT collections of Rs 32,000 crore grew 15% on manufacturing recovery.
  • Law and order expenditure at Rs 12,000 crore for the country's largest police force.

Compare Uttar Pradesh Budget — Recent Years

Year-over-year comparison of key fiscal metrics

Metric2008-092009-102010-112011-122012-13
Total Expenditure———Rs 1.45 lakh croreRs 1.65 lakh crore
Revenue Receipts———Rs 1.18 lakh croreRs 1.34 lakh crore
Capital Expenditure———Rs 20,500 croreRs 23,500 crore
Fiscal Deficit (% GSDP)———3.3%3.2%
Own Tax Revenue———Rs 63,500 croreRs 72,000 crore

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

2011-12 2013-14

Understanding Uttar Pradesh State Budget 2012-13

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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