Maharashtra vs Uttar Pradesh — Budget Comparison 2005-06
Side-by-side comparison of government budget data for FY 2005-06
Key Budget Metrics — Maharashtra vs Uttar Pradesh
Maharashtra
Rs 68,000 crore
Uttar Pradesh
Rs 62,200 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 55,800 crore
Uttar Pradesh
Rs 41,500 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 10,800 crore
Uttar Pradesh
Rs 11,200 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 36,270 crore
Uttar Pradesh
Rs 22,825 crore
Maharashtra
2.5%
Uttar Pradesh
4.6%
Maharashtra
Rs 10,300 crore
Uttar Pradesh
Rs 10,500 crore
Receipts & Expenditure Comparison — 2005-06
| Particulars | Maharashtra | Uttar Pradesh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 55,800 crore | Rs 41,500 crore | +34.5% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 36,270 crore | Rs 22,825 crore | +58.9% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 8,370 crore | Rs 6,225 crore | +34.5% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 68,000 crore | Rs 62,200 crore | +9.3% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 57,200 crore | Rs 51,000 crore | +12.2% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 10,800 crore | Rs 11,200 crore | -3.6% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 10,300 crore | Rs 10,500 crore | -1.9% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 11,800 crore | Rs 14,900 crore | -20.8% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 2.5% | 4.6% | — |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 24.3% | 39.5% | — |
Maharashtra — Revenue Composition
Uttar Pradesh — Revenue Composition
Maharashtra vs Uttar Pradesh Budget Analysis 2005-06
Comparing the budgets of Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh 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 2005-06 analysis. You can also explore other budget comparisons across states and years.
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