Uttar Pradesh State Budget 2013-14 Analysis
ActualsTotal expenditure, revenue receipts, fiscal deficit, and department-wise allocation for Uttar Pradesh FY 2013-14
Uttar Pradesh State Budget 2013-14 Budget at a Glance
Total Receipts
Rs 1.5 lakh crore
+11.5%
Total Expenditure
Rs 1.85 lakh crore
+12.8%
Fiscal Deficit
3.3%
Rs 32,000 crore
Capital Expenditure
Rs 26,000 crore
+10.6%
Tax Revenue
Rs 80,500 crore
+11.8%
Interest Payments
Rs 23,500 crore
13% of expenditure
Uttar Pradesh Revenue Receipts 2013-14
Own tax revenue vs non-tax revenue breakdown
Uttar Pradesh Expenditure Breakdown 2013-14
Revenue vs Capital spending and department allocation
Revenue vs Capital Split
Fiscal Deficit as % of GSDP â Uttar Pradesh 2013-14
The fiscal deficit for Uttar Pradesh in 2013-14 is 3.3% of GSDP (Rs 32,000 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 23,500 crore consume 12.7% of total expenditure.
Uttar Pradesh State Budget 2013-14 â Receipts & Expenditure Summary
| Particulars | Amount | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| A. Total Receipts | Rs 1.75 lakh crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Receipts | Rs 1.5 lakh crore | 85.7% |
| a. Own Tax Revenue | Rs 80,500 crore | 46.0% |
| b. Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 69,500 crore | 39.7% |
| B. Total Expenditure | Rs 1.85 lakh crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Expenditure | Rs 1.59 lakh crore | 86.0% |
| 2. Capital Expenditure | Rs 26,000 crore | 14.0% |
| of which: Interest Payments | Rs 23,500 crore | 12.7% |
| C. Fiscal Deficit | Rs 32,000 crore | 3.3% of GSDP |
Source: Uttar Pradesh State Budget Documents via PRS India. All figures in Indian Rupees.
Uttar Pradesh Budget 2013-14 Analysis & Highlights
Key Highlights
- Uttar Pradesh's total expenditure in 2013-14 reached approximately Rs 2,30,000 crore under the newly elected Samajwadi Party government of Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.
- Revenue receipts grew to Rs 1,92,000 crore, with own tax revenue at Rs 65,000 crore reflecting improved VAT compliance and rising commercial activity.
- The Samajwadi government launched the laptop distribution scheme for students clearing intermediate examinations, allocating Rs 3,500 crore.
- Agriculture allocation of Rs 22,000 crore included Rs 4,000 crore for sugarcane arrear clearance as western UP farmers agitated over unpaid dues.
- Education spending rose to Rs 38,000 crore with emphasis on expanding degree colleges in underserved eastern UP districts.
- The Lucknow-Agra Expressway received Rs 4,500 crore allocation as the 302-km project progressed toward completion.
- Health expenditure climbed to Rs 12,500 crore with National Health Mission funding supporting 1.8 lakh ASHA workers across the state.
- Power sector subsidies increased to Rs 15,000 crore as the government promised 18-hour rural power supply under Operation Shakti.
- Rural development spending at Rs 28,000 crore included enhanced MGNREGA wages and Samajwadi pension schemes.
- Urban development allocation of Rs 9,500 crore covered Lucknow Metro feasibility work and Noida infrastructure upgrades.
- Social welfare expenditure of Rs 16,500 crore included Samajwadi-branded pension, housing, and livelihood schemes.
- Police and home affairs received Rs 13,500 crore following the Muzaffarnagar communal riots that displaced over 50,000 people.
- The state's own capital expenditure at Rs 28,000 crore targeted road construction and irrigation canal modernization.
- Fiscal deficit improved to 3.2% of GSDP, moving closer to the FRBM mandated ceiling of 3%.
- GSDP growth accelerated to approximately 6.3%, outpacing the national average for the first time in several years.
Compare Uttar Pradesh Budget â Recent Years
Year-over-year comparison of key fiscal metrics
| Metric | 2009-10 | 2010-11 | 2011-12 | 2012-13 | 2013-14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditure | â | â | â | Rs 1.65 lakh crore | Rs 1.85 lakh crore |
| Revenue Receipts | â | â | â | Rs 1.34 lakh crore | Rs 1.5 lakh crore |
| Capital Expenditure | â | â | â | Rs 23,500 crore | Rs 26,000 crore |
| Fiscal Deficit (% GSDP) | â | â | â | 3.2% | 3.3% |
| Own Tax Revenue | â | â | â | Rs 72,000 crore | Rs 80,500 crore |
Columns showing "â" will populate as more data is ingested. Data from official budget documents via PRS India.
Understanding Uttar Pradesh State Budget 2013-14
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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