Puducherry Budget โ 2024-25 vs 2023-24
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Puducherry's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2024-25 vs 2023-24
2024-25
Rs 10,400 crore
2023-24
Rs 9,400 crore
2024-25
Rs 9,500 crore
2023-24
Rs 8,700 crore
2024-25
Rs 1,800 crore
2023-24
Rs 1,500 crore
2024-25
Rs 2,850 crore
2023-24
Rs 2,550 crore
2024-25
5.2%
2023-24
5.0%
2024-25
Rs 650 crore
2023-24
Rs 600 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2024-25 | 2023-24 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 9,500 crore | Rs 8,700 crore | +9.2% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 2,850 crore | Rs 2,550 crore | +11.8% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 700 crore | Rs 620 crore | +12.9% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 10,400 crore | Rs 9,400 crore | +10.6% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 8,600 crore | Rs 7,900 crore | +8.9% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 1,800 crore | Rs 1,500 crore | +20.0% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 650 crore | Rs 600 crore | +8.3% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 2,500 crore | Rs 2,200 crore | +13.6% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 5.2% | 5.0% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 23.3% | 23.2% | โ |
Department Allocation Changes โ 2024-25 vs 2023-24
Which departments gained or lost budget share between 2023-24 and 2024-25
| Department | 2024-25 | 2023-24 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Education | Rs 2,050 crore | Rs 1,870 crore | +9.6% |
2. Health & Family Welfare | Rs 1,400 crore | Rs 1,250 crore | +12.0% |
3. Public Works & Roads | Rs 850 crore | Rs 740 crore | +14.9% |
4. Social Welfare | Rs 820 crore | Rs 735 crore | +11.6% |
5. Police & Home | Rs 670 crore | Rs 610 crore | +9.8% |
6. Energy & Power | Rs 660 crore | Rs 580 crore | +13.8% |
7. Rural Development | Rs 620 crore | Rs 540 crore | +14.8% |
8. Urban Development | Rs 530 crore | Rs 460 crore | +15.2% |
9. Agriculture & Allied | Rs 470 crore | Rs 415 crore | +13.3% |
10. Water Supply & Sanitation | Rs 390 crore | Rs 330 crore | +18.2% |
How Has Puducherry's Budget Changed from 2023-24 to 2024-25?
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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