Uttarakhand State Budget 2019-20 Analysis
ActualsTotal expenditure, revenue receipts, fiscal deficit, and department-wise allocation for Uttarakhand FY 2019-20
Uttarakhand State Budget 2019-20 Budget at a Glance
Total Receipts
Rs 34,500 crore
+6.2%
Total Expenditure
Rs 43,400 crore
+11.3%
Fiscal Deficit
3.7%
Rs 7,900 crore
Capital Expenditure
Rs 6,200 crore
+12.7%
Tax Revenue
Rs 15,800 crore
+5.3%
Interest Payments
Rs 4,000 crore
9% of expenditure
Uttarakhand Revenue Receipts 2019-20
Own tax revenue vs non-tax revenue breakdown
Uttarakhand Expenditure Breakdown 2019-20
Revenue vs Capital spending and department allocation
Revenue vs Capital Split
Fiscal Deficit as % of GSDP โ Uttarakhand 2019-20
The fiscal deficit for Uttarakhand in 2019-20 is 3.7% of GSDP (Rs 7,900 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. Uttarakhand's deficit is above this threshold, driven by higher capital spending needs.
Interest payments at Rs 4,000 crore consume 9.2% of total expenditure.
Uttarakhand State Budget 2019-20 โ Receipts & Expenditure Summary
| Particulars | Amount | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| A. Total Receipts | Rs 42,500 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Receipts | Rs 34,500 crore | 81.2% |
| a. Own Tax Revenue | Rs 15,800 crore | 37.2% |
| b. Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 6,800 crore | 16.0% |
| B. Total Expenditure | Rs 43,400 crore | 100% |
| 1. Revenue Expenditure | Rs 37,200 crore | 85.7% |
| 2. Capital Expenditure | Rs 6,200 crore | 14.3% |
| of which: Interest Payments | Rs 4,000 crore | 9.2% |
| C. Fiscal Deficit | Rs 7,900 crore | 3.7% of GSDP |
Source: Uttarakhand State Budget Documents via PRS India. All figures in Indian Rupees.
Uttarakhand Budget 2019-20 Analysis & Highlights
Key Highlights
- Total expenditure reached approximately Rs 44,000 crore, the highest in the state's history, driven by highway construction, housing, and central scheme spending.
- Revenue receipts were Rs 37,500 crore, with own tax revenue at Rs 13,500 crore reflecting continued economic growth before the COVID-19 disruption in March 2020.
- The Char Dham Mahamarg Vikas Pariyojana progressed with over 40% physical completion, but the Supreme Court-appointed committee raised concerns about road width specifications.
- The Supreme Court ordered that road width be restricted to 5.5 metres in ecologically sensitive stretches, overruling the government's 10-metre intermediate lane specification.
- Tourism arrivals crossed 38 million, with Kedarnath fully recovering to pre-2013 visitor levels for the first time โ over 10 lakh pilgrims visited the shrine.
- The Rishikesh-Karanprayag railway project achieved over 50% tunnel boring on select stretches, though the full project timeline extended to 2024-25.
- COVID-19 lockdown from 25 March 2020 halted all economic activity in the final week of the fiscal year, foreshadowing the massive disruption to come.
- Education spending at Rs 7,800 crore included Rs 1,000 crore for infrastructure upgrades under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan framework.
- Health sector received Rs 4,200 crore, with the last fortnight diverting resources to COVID-19 preparedness including isolation wards and PPE procurement.
- Industrial output in the Dehradun-Haridwar corridor grew 8%, with the pharmaceutical sector crossing Rs 15,000 crore annual production.
- Agriculture allocation at Rs 3,000 crore pushed the PM-KISAN scheme, with 12 lakh farmer families receiving Rs 6,000 annual income support.
- Revenue deficit at Rs 1,000 crore was manageable, though the March lockdown created uncertainty about year-end collection and expenditure figures.
- Fiscal deficit at Rs 5,200 crore reached approximately 4% of GSDP, driven by capital-intensive highway and housing programmes.
- The state government restructured the industrial incentive package under GST, offering capital investment subsidies and interest subvention in lieu of the expired tax holidays.
- Smart City projects in Dehradun received Rs 800 crore for urban rejuvenation, including traffic management, waste processing, and public transport.
Compare Uttarakhand Budget โ Recent Years
Year-over-year comparison of key fiscal metrics
| Metric | 2015-16 | 2016-17 | 2017-18 | 2018-19 | 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditure | โ | โ | โ | Rs 39,000 crore | Rs 43,400 crore |
| Revenue Receipts | โ | โ | โ | Rs 32,500 crore | Rs 34,500 crore |
| Capital Expenditure | โ | โ | โ | Rs 5,500 crore | Rs 6,200 crore |
| Fiscal Deficit (% GSDP) | โ | โ | โ | 2.8% | 3.7% |
| Own Tax Revenue | โ | โ | โ | Rs 15,000 crore | Rs 15,800 crore |
Columns showing "โ" will populate as more data is ingested. Data from official budget documents via PRS India.
Understanding Uttarakhand State Budget 2019-20
The Uttarakhand 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.
Uttarakhand 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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