Maharashtra vs Uttar Pradesh — Budget Comparison 2011-12
Side-by-side comparison of government budget data for FY 2011-12
Key Budget Metrics — Maharashtra vs Uttar Pradesh
Maharashtra
Rs 1.76 lakh crore
Uttar Pradesh
Rs 1.45 lakh crore
Maharashtra
Rs 1.44 lakh crore
Uttar Pradesh
Rs 1.18 lakh crore
Maharashtra
Rs 25,200 crore
Uttar Pradesh
Rs 20,500 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 93,500 crore
Uttar Pradesh
Rs 63,500 crore
Maharashtra
2.3%
Uttar Pradesh
3.3%
Maharashtra
Rs 19,500 crore
Uttar Pradesh
Rs 19,000 crore
Receipts & Expenditure Comparison — 2011-12
| Particulars | Maharashtra | Uttar Pradesh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 1.44 lakh crore | Rs 1.18 lakh crore | +21.9% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 93,500 crore | Rs 63,500 crore | +47.2% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 50,300 crore | Rs 54,500 crore | -7.7% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 1.76 lakh crore | Rs 1.45 lakh crore | +21.7% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 1.51 lakh crore | Rs 1.24 lakh crore | +21.5% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 25,200 crore | Rs 20,500 crore | +22.9% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 19,500 crore | Rs 19,000 crore | +2.6% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 28,500 crore | Rs 25,000 crore | +14.0% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 2.3% | 3.3% | — |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 19.3% | 30.5% | — |
Maharashtra — Revenue Composition
Uttar Pradesh — Revenue Composition
Maharashtra vs Uttar Pradesh Budget Analysis 2011-12
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 2011-12 analysis. You can also explore other budget comparisons across states and years.
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