Puducherry Budget โ 2023-24 vs 2024-25
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Puducherry's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2023-24 vs 2024-25
2023-24
Rs 9,400 crore
2024-25
Rs 10,400 crore
2023-24
Rs 8,700 crore
2024-25
Rs 9,500 crore
2023-24
Rs 1,500 crore
2024-25
Rs 1,800 crore
2023-24
Rs 2,550 crore
2024-25
Rs 2,850 crore
2023-24
5.0%
2024-25
5.2%
2023-24
Rs 600 crore
2024-25
Rs 650 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 8,700 crore | Rs 9,500 crore | -8.4% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 2,550 crore | Rs 2,850 crore | -10.5% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 620 crore | Rs 700 crore | -11.4% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 9,400 crore | Rs 10,400 crore | -9.6% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 7,900 crore | Rs 8,600 crore | -8.1% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 1,500 crore | Rs 1,800 crore | -16.7% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 600 crore | Rs 650 crore | -7.7% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 2,200 crore | Rs 2,500 crore | -12.0% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 5.0% | 5.2% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 23.2% | 23.3% | โ |
Department Allocation Changes โ 2023-24 vs 2024-25
Which departments gained or lost budget share between 2024-25 and 2023-24
| Department | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Education | Rs 1,870 crore | Rs 2,050 crore | -8.8% |
2. Health & Family Welfare | Rs 1,250 crore | Rs 1,400 crore | -10.7% |
3. Public Works & Roads | Rs 740 crore | Rs 850 crore | -12.9% |
4. Social Welfare | Rs 735 crore | Rs 820 crore | -10.4% |
5. Police & Home | Rs 610 crore | Rs 670 crore | -9.0% |
6. Energy & Power | Rs 580 crore | Rs 660 crore | -12.1% |
7. Rural Development | Rs 540 crore | Rs 620 crore | -12.9% |
8. Urban Development | Rs 460 crore | Rs 530 crore | -13.2% |
9. Agriculture & Allied | Rs 415 crore | Rs 470 crore | -11.7% |
10. Water Supply & Sanitation | Rs 330 crore | Rs 390 crore | -15.4% |
How Has Puducherry's Budget Changed from 2024-25 to 2023-24?
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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