Bihar Budget โ 2016-17 vs 2023-24
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Bihar's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2016-17 vs 2023-24
2016-17
Rs 98,700 crore
2023-24
Rs 3.15 lakh crore
2016-17
Rs 78,500 crore
2023-24
Rs 2.14 lakh crore
2016-17
Rs 18,500 crore
2023-24
Rs 39,623 crore
2016-17
Rs 22,800 crore
2023-24
Rs 50,400 crore
2016-17
3.3%
2023-24
8.9%
2016-17
Rs 6,700 crore
2023-24
Rs 18,354 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2016-17 | 2023-24 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 78,500 crore | Rs 2.14 lakh crore | -63.4% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 22,800 crore | Rs 50,400 crore | -54.8% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 3,600 crore | Rs 6,582 crore | -45.3% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 98,700 crore | Rs 3.15 lakh crore | -68.7% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 80,200 crore | Rs 2.5 lakh crore | -67.9% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 18,500 crore | Rs 39,623 crore | -53.3% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 6,700 crore | Rs 18,354 crore | -63.5% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 12,100 crore | Rs 76,466 crore | -84.2% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 3.3% | 8.9% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 26.5% | 30.5% | โ |
Department Allocation Changes โ 2016-17 vs 2023-24
Which departments gained or lost budget share between 2023-24 and 2016-17
| Department | 2016-17 | 2023-24 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Education | Rs 0 | Rs 32,800 crore | -100.0% |
2. Rural Development | Rs 0 | Rs 26,200 crore | -100.0% |
3. Social Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 15,400 crore | -100.0% |
4. Agriculture & Allied | Rs 0 | Rs 14,400 crore | -100.0% |
5. Health & Family Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 12,500 crore | -100.0% |
6. Transport & Roads | Rs 0 | Rs 10,000 crore | -100.0% |
7. Energy | Rs 0 | Rs 9,500 crore | -100.0% |
8. Police & Home | Rs 0 | Rs 8,500 crore | -100.0% |
9. Water Resources & Irrigation | Rs 0 | Rs 7,800 crore | -100.0% |
10. Urban Development | Rs 0 | Rs 6,200 crore | -100.0% |
How Has Bihar's Budget Changed from 2023-24 to 2016-17?
Comparing budgets across years helps track fiscal consolidation progress, shifts in spending priorities, and revenue growth patterns. The gap between Budget Estimates and Revised Estimates is a key indicator of fiscal discipline and realistic projection capability.
Capital expenditure trends show the government's commitment to infrastructure development, while revenue expenditure patterns indicate recurring obligations like salaries, pensions, and interest payments. A rising capital-to-revenue expenditure ratio generally signals productive spending.
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