Himachal Pradesh vs Maharashtra — Budget Comparison 2009-10
Side-by-side comparison of government budget data for FY 2009-10
Key Budget Metrics — Himachal Pradesh vs Maharashtra
Himachal Pradesh
Rs 15,000 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 1.2 lakh crore
Himachal Pradesh
Rs 8,700 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 95,000 crore
Himachal Pradesh
Rs 2,500 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 20,000 crore
Himachal Pradesh
Rs 3,800 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 61,750 crore
Himachal Pradesh
5.4%
Maharashtra
2.7%
Himachal Pradesh
Rs 2,700 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 14,500 crore
Receipts & Expenditure Comparison — 2009-10
| Particulars | Himachal Pradesh | Maharashtra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 8,700 crore | Rs 95,000 crore | -90.8% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 3,800 crore | Rs 61,750 crore | -93.8% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 1,500 crore | Rs 14,250 crore | -89.5% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 15,000 crore | Rs 1.2 lakh crore | -87.5% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 12,500 crore | Rs 1 lakh crore | -87.5% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 2,500 crore | Rs 20,000 crore | -87.5% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 2,700 crore | Rs 14,500 crore | -81.4% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 2,100 crore | Rs 25,000 crore | -91.6% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 5.4% | 2.7% | — |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 56.4% | 18.1% | — |
Himachal Pradesh — Revenue Composition
Maharashtra — Revenue Composition
Himachal Pradesh vs Maharashtra Budget Analysis 2009-10
Comparing the budgets of Himachal Pradesh and Maharashtra reveals how different states prioritize spending across sectors like education, health, infrastructure, and social welfare. State budgets are the primary instruments through which state governments allocate resources and implement welfare schemes.
Key differences in state budget structures emerge from revenue capacity (own tax revenue vs central transfers), expenditure priorities (capital investment vs revenue spending), and fiscal management (deficit levels and debt sustainability). Finance Commission recommendations determine how central tax revenue is shared with states.
For a broader view of how the central government allocates resources, see the India Union Budget 2009-10 analysis. You can also explore other budget comparisons across states and years.
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