Punjab Budget โ 2015-16 vs 2024-25
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Punjab's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2015-16 vs 2024-25
2015-16
Rs 70,000 crore
2024-25
Rs 1.35 lakh crore
2015-16
Rs 52,800 crore
2024-25
Rs 1.04 lakh crore
2015-16
Rs 7,500 crore
2024-25
Rs 7,445 crore
2015-16
Rs 26,500 crore
2024-25
Rs 58,900 crore
2015-16
5.2%
2024-25
3.8%
2015-16
Rs 13,000 crore
2024-25
Rs 23,900 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2015-16 | 2024-25 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 52,800 crore | Rs 1.04 lakh crore | -49.2% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 26,500 crore | Rs 58,900 crore | -55.0% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 6,300 crore | Rs 11,246 crore | -44.0% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 70,000 crore | Rs 1.35 lakh crore | -48.2% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 62,500 crore | Rs 1.27 lakh crore | -50.8% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 7,500 crore | Rs 7,445 crore | +0.7% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 13,000 crore | Rs 23,900 crore | -45.6% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 17,200 crore | Rs 30,465 crore | -43.5% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 5.2% | 3.8% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 40.0% | 48.6% | โ |
Department Allocation Changes โ 2015-16 vs 2024-25
Which departments gained or lost budget share between 2024-25 and 2015-16
| Department | 2015-16 | 2024-25 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Education | Rs 0 | Rs 17,400 crore | -100.0% |
2. Agriculture & Allied | Rs 0 | Rs 13,700 crore | -100.0% |
3. Energy | Rs 0 | Rs 11,600 crore | -100.0% |
4. Health & Family Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 8,700 crore | -100.0% |
5. Rural Development | Rs 0 | Rs 8,200 crore | -100.0% |
6. Police & Home | Rs 0 | Rs 8,000 crore | -100.0% |
7. Social Welfare | Rs 0 | Rs 6,550 crore | -100.0% |
8. Water Supply & Sanitation | Rs 0 | Rs 4,500 crore | -100.0% |
9. Transport & Roads | Rs 0 | Rs 4,500 crore | -100.0% |
10. Urban Development | Rs 0 | Rs 4,300 crore | -100.0% |
How Has Punjab's Budget Changed from 2024-25 to 2015-16?
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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