Bihar Budget โ 2018-19 vs 2024-25
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Bihar's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2018-19 vs 2024-25
2018-19
Rs 1.24 lakh crore
2024-25
Rs 2.56 lakh crore
2018-19
Rs 97,500 crore
2024-25
Rs 2.27 lakh crore
2018-19
Rs 24,500 crore
2024-25
Rs 29,416 crore
2018-19
Rs 28,200 crore
2024-25
Rs 54,300 crore
2018-19
3.4%
2024-25
3.0%
2018-19
Rs 9,600 crore
2024-25
Rs 20,526 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2018-19 | 2024-25 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 97,500 crore | Rs 2.27 lakh crore | -57.0% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 28,200 crore | Rs 54,300 crore | -48.1% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 4,300 crore | Rs 7,326 crore | -41.3% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 1.24 lakh crore | Rs 2.56 lakh crore | -51.5% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 99,800 crore | Rs 2.26 lakh crore | -55.8% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 24,500 crore | Rs 29,416 crore | -16.7% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 9,600 crore | Rs 20,526 crore | -53.2% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 16,800 crore | Rs 29,095 crore | -42.3% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 3.4% | 3.0% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 27.0% | 29.2% | โ |
Department Allocation Changes โ 2018-19 vs 2024-25
Which departments gained or lost budget share between 2024-25 and 2018-19
| Department | 2018-19 | 2024-25 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Education | Rs 0 | Rs 37,200 crore | -100.0% |
2. Rural Development | Rs 0 | Rs 28,800 crore | -100.0% |
3. Social Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 17,100 crore | -100.0% |
4. Agriculture & Allied | Rs 0 | Rs 16,800 crore | -100.0% |
5. Health & Family Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 14,400 crore | -100.0% |
6. Transport & Roads | Rs 0 | Rs 11,500 crore | -100.0% |
7. Energy | Rs 0 | Rs 10,900 crore | -100.0% |
8. Police & Home | Rs 0 | Rs 9,700 crore | -100.0% |
9. Water Resources & Irrigation | Rs 0 | Rs 8,700 crore | -100.0% |
10. Urban Development | Rs 0 | Rs 7,400 crore | -100.0% |
How Has Bihar's Budget Changed from 2024-25 to 2018-19?
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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