Maharashtra vs Uttar Pradesh — Budget Comparison 2007-08
Side-by-side comparison of government budget data for FY 2007-08
Key Budget Metrics — Maharashtra vs Uttar Pradesh
Maharashtra
Rs 93,000 crore
Uttar Pradesh
Rs 82,000 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 76,000 crore
Uttar Pradesh
Rs 58,000 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 17,500 crore
Uttar Pradesh
Rs 16,000 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 49,400 crore
Uttar Pradesh
Rs 31,900 crore
Maharashtra
1.9%
Uttar Pradesh
3.6%
Maharashtra
Rs 12,500 crore
Uttar Pradesh
Rs 12,580 crore
Receipts & Expenditure Comparison — 2007-08
| Particulars | Maharashtra | Uttar Pradesh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 76,000 crore | Rs 58,000 crore | +31.0% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 49,400 crore | Rs 31,900 crore | +54.9% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 11,400 crore | Rs 8,700 crore | +31.0% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 93,000 crore | Rs 82,000 crore | +13.4% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 75,500 crore | Rs 66,000 crore | +14.4% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 17,500 crore | Rs 16,000 crore | +9.4% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 12,500 crore | Rs 12,580 crore | -0.6% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 12,200 crore | Rs 15,580 crore | -21.7% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 1.9% | 3.6% | — |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 20.3% | 34.7% | — |
Maharashtra — Revenue Composition
Uttar Pradesh — Revenue Composition
Maharashtra vs Uttar Pradesh Budget Analysis 2007-08
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 2007-08 analysis. You can also explore other budget comparisons across states and years.
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