Bihar Budget โ 2016-17 vs 2026-27
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Bihar's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2016-17 vs 2026-27
2016-17
Rs 98,700 crore
2026-27
Rs 3.25 lakh crore
2016-17
Rs 78,500 crore
2026-27
Rs 2.85 lakh crore
2016-17
Rs 18,500 crore
2026-27
Rs 40,791 crore
2016-17
Rs 22,800 crore
2026-27
Rs 2.24 lakh crore
2016-17
3.3%
2026-27
3.0%
2016-17
Rs 6,700 crore
2026-27
Rs 25,364 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2016-17 | 2026-27 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 78,500 crore | Rs 2.85 lakh crore | -72.5% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 22,800 crore | Rs 2.24 lakh crore | -89.8% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 3,600 crore | Rs 9,403 crore | -61.7% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 98,700 crore | Rs 3.25 lakh crore | -69.6% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 80,200 crore | Rs 2.84 lakh crore | -71.8% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 18,500 crore | Rs 40,791 crore | -54.6% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 6,700 crore | Rs 25,364 crore | -73.6% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 12,100 crore | Rs 39,112 crore | -69.1% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 3.3% | 3.0% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 26.5% | 34.1% | โ |
Department Allocation Changes โ 2016-17 vs 2026-27
Which departments gained or lost budget share between 2026-27 and 2016-17
| Department | 2016-17 | 2026-27 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Education, Sports, Arts and Culture | Rs 0 | Rs 70,141 crore | -100.0% |
2. Rural Development | Rs 0 | Rs 30,387 crore | -100.0% |
3. Social Welfare and Nutrition | Rs 0 | Rs 24,710 crore | -100.0% |
4. Health and Family Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 20,230 crore | -100.0% |
5. Energy | Rs 0 | Rs 18,649 crore | -100.0% |
6. Police (Home) | Rs 0 | Rs 16,840 crore | -100.0% |
7. Urban Development | Rs 0 | Rs 14,050 crore | -100.0% |
8. Transport | Rs 0 | Rs 10,178 crore | -100.0% |
9. Agriculture and Allied Activities | Rs 0 | Rs 8,463 crore | -100.0% |
10. Irrigation and Flood Control | Rs 0 | Rs 8,422 crore | -100.0% |
How Has Bihar's Budget Changed from 2026-27 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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