Himachal Pradesh Budget â 2016-17 vs 2025-26
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Himachal Pradesh's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth â 2016-17 vs 2025-26
2016-17
Rs 28,800 crore
2025-26
Rs 64,657 crore
2016-17
Rs 23,500 crore
2025-26
Rs 44,537 crore
2016-17
Rs 3,600 crore
2025-26
Rs 10,308 crore
2016-17
Rs 7,900 crore
2025-26
Rs 16,500 crore
2016-17
5.0%
2025-26
6.6%
2016-17
Rs 3,700 crore
2025-26
Rs 7,000 crore
Receipts & Expenditure â Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2016-17 | 2025-26 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 23,500 crore | Rs 44,537 crore | -47.2% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 7,900 crore | Rs 16,500 crore | -52.1% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 5,200 crore | Rs 4,000 crore | +30.0% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 28,800 crore | Rs 64,657 crore | -55.5% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 25,200 crore | Rs 48,761 crore | -48.3% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 3,600 crore | Rs 10,308 crore | -65.1% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 3,700 crore | Rs 7,000 crore | -47.1% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 5,300 crore | Rs 16,708 crore | -68.3% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 5.0% | 6.6% | â |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 40.1% | 37.2% | â |
Department Allocation Changes â 2016-17 vs 2025-26
Which departments gained or lost budget share between 2025-26 and 2016-17
| Department | 2016-17 | 2025-26 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Education | Rs 0 | Rs 8,700 crore | -100.0% |
2. Health & Family Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 4,400 crore | -100.0% |
3. Rural Development | Rs 0 | Rs 4,000 crore | -100.0% |
4. Energy | Rs 0 | Rs 4,000 crore | -100.0% |
5. Transport & Roads | Rs 0 | Rs 3,700 crore | -100.0% |
6. Police & Home | Rs 0 | Rs 3,100 crore | -100.0% |
7. Social Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 2,700 crore | -100.0% |
8. Agriculture & Allied | Rs 0 | Rs 2,600 crore | -100.0% |
9. Water Supply & Sanitation | Rs 0 | Rs 1,900 crore | -100.0% |
10. Urban Development | Rs 0 | Rs 1,700 crore | -100.0% |
How Has Himachal Pradesh's Budget Changed from 2025-26 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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