Uttar Pradesh State Budget 2019-20 Analysis
ActualsTotal 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
Uttar Pradesh Expenditure Breakdown 2019-20
Revenue vs Capital spending and department allocation
Revenue vs Capital Split
Fiscal Deficit as % of GSDP â 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 â Receipts & Expenditure Summary
| Particulars | Amount | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| A. Total Receipts | Rs 3.28 lakh crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Receipts | Rs 2.82 lakh crore | 86.0% |
| a. Own Tax Revenue | Rs 1.5 lakh crore | 45.7% |
| b. Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 1.32 lakh crore | 40.2% |
| B. Total Expenditure | Rs 3.46 lakh crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Expenditure | Rs 2.98 lakh crore | 86.1% |
| 2. Capital Expenditure | Rs 48,000 crore | 13.9% |
| of which: Interest Payments | Rs 40,000 crore | 11.6% |
| C. Fiscal Deficit | Rs 58,000 crore | 3.1% 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 â Recent Years
Year-over-year comparison of key fiscal metrics
| Metric | 2015-16 | 2016-17 | 2017-18 | 2018-19 | 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditure | â | â | â | Rs 3.28 lakh crore | Rs 3.46 lakh crore |
| Revenue Receipts | â | â | â | Rs 2.68 lakh crore | Rs 2.82 lakh crore |
| Capital Expenditure | â | â | â | Rs 48,000 crore | Rs 48,000 crore |
| Fiscal Deficit (% GSDP) | â | â | â | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Own Tax Revenue | â | â | â | Rs 1.45 lakh crore | Rs 1.5 lakh crore |
Columns showing "â" 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.
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