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Uttar Pradesh State Budget 2019-20 Analysis

Actuals

Total expenditure, revenue receipts, fiscal deficit, and department-wise allocation for Uttar Pradesh FY 2019-20

Uttar Pradesh State Budget 2019-20 Budget at a Glance

Total Receipts

Rs 2.82 lakh crore

+5.2%

Total Expenditure

Rs 3.46 lakh crore

+5.5%

Fiscal Deficit

3.1%

Rs 58,000 crore

Capital Expenditure

Rs 48,000 crore

0.0%

Tax Revenue

Rs 1.5 lakh crore

+3.4%

Interest Payments

Rs 40,000 crore

12% of expenditure

Uttar Pradesh Revenue Receipts 2019-20

Own tax revenue vs non-tax revenue breakdown

Tax Revenue
Rs 1.5 lakh crore (53.2%)
Non-Tax Revenue
Rs 1.32 lakh crore (46.8%)

Uttar Pradesh Expenditure Breakdown 2019-20

Revenue vs Capital spending and department allocation

Revenue vs Capital Split

Revenue Expenditure 86.1%
Capital Expenditure 13.9%

Fiscal Deficit as % of GSDP — Uttar Pradesh 2019-20

The fiscal deficit for Uttar Pradesh in 2019-20 is 3.1% of GSDP (Rs 58,000 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 40,000 crore consume 11.6% of total expenditure.

Uttar Pradesh State Budget 2019-20 — Receipts & Expenditure Summary

ParticularsAmount% of Total
A. Total ReceiptsRs 3.28 lakh crore100%
1. Revenue ReceiptsRs 2.82 lakh crore86.0%
a. Own Tax RevenueRs 1.5 lakh crore45.7%
b. Non-Tax RevenueRs 1.32 lakh crore40.2%
B. Total ExpenditureRs 3.46 lakh crore100%
1. Revenue ExpenditureRs 2.98 lakh crore86.1%
2. Capital ExpenditureRs 48,000 crore13.9%
of which: Interest PaymentsRs 40,000 crore11.6%
C. Fiscal DeficitRs 58,000 crore3.1% of GSDP

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

Uttar Pradesh Budget 2019-20 Analysis & Highlights

Key Highlights

  • Uttar Pradesh's total expenditure in 2019-20 reached approximately Rs 4,10,000 crore, though actual spending was disrupted by the COVID-19 lockdown in the final quarter.
  • Revenue receipts were projected at Rs 3,60,000 crore but fell short by an estimated Rs 25,000 crore due to the pandemic-induced economic shutdown from late March 2020.
  • The Kumbh Mela 2019 in Prayagraj was successfully hosted, attracting over 24 crore visitors with cumulative spending of Rs 4,300 crore on permanent and temporary infrastructure.
  • Agriculture allocation of Rs 32,000 crore included PM-KISAN direct income support of Rs 6,000 per year to 2.5 crore farmer families.
  • Education spending at Rs 56,000 crore addressed the expansion of 20 new government medical colleges under a centrally aided scheme.
  • The Purvanchal Expressway construction progressed to 60% completion with Rs 8,500 crore annual expenditure.
  • Health expenditure at Rs 22,000 crore was supplemented by emergency COVID-19 response funding of Rs 1,500 crore in March 2020.
  • The Jewar (Noida) International Airport received formal approval with Rs 30,000 crore estimated project cost in PPP mode.
  • GST compensation of Rs 18,000 crore bridged the gap between guaranteed and actual GST revenue growth.
  • Rural housing under PMAY-Gramin received Rs 12,000 crore, with 25 lakh units sanctioned across the state.
  • Urban development at Rs 15,000 crore included Kanpur Metro commencement and Varanasi Smart City projects.
  • The Ayodhya Ram Temple movement reached its judicial conclusion in November 2019, with the government planning infrastructure development around the temple site.
  • Social welfare spending at Rs 24,000 crore included Ujjwala LPG refill subsidies and pension payments to 80 lakh beneficiaries.
  • Defence Industrial Corridor nodes in Lucknow, Kanpur, and Jhansi attracted Rs 3,700 crore in committed investments.
  • Fiscal deficit was estimated at 3.0% of GSDP before pandemic disruptions, rising to an estimated 4.5% when actual revenue shortfalls materialized.

Compare Uttar Pradesh Budget — Recent Years

Year-over-year comparison of key fiscal metrics

Metric2015-162016-172017-182018-192019-20
Total Expenditure———Rs 3.28 lakh croreRs 3.46 lakh crore
Revenue Receipts———Rs 2.68 lakh croreRs 2.82 lakh crore
Capital Expenditure———Rs 48,000 croreRs 48,000 crore
Fiscal Deficit (% GSDP)———2.9%3.1%
Own Tax Revenue———Rs 1.45 lakh croreRs 1.5 lakh crore

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

Understanding Uttar Pradesh State Budget 2019-20

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.

Compare Uttar Pradesh with other states

Side-by-side comparison of fiscal metrics across Indian states