Punjab Budget โ 2021-22 vs 2020-21
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Punjab's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2021-22 vs 2020-21
2021-22
Rs 1.19 lakh crore
2020-21
Rs 1.05 lakh crore
2021-22
Rs 82,500 crore
2020-21
Rs 70,800 crore
2021-22
Rs 14,500 crore
2020-21
Rs 13,000 crore
2021-22
Rs 40,200 crore
2020-21
Rs 33,500 crore
2021-22
5.2%
2020-21
6.6%
2021-22
Rs 20,800 crore
2020-21
Rs 19,700 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2021-22 | 2020-21 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 82,500 crore | Rs 70,800 crore | +16.5% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 40,200 crore | Rs 33,500 crore | +20.0% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 10,800 crore | Rs 8,800 crore | +22.7% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 1.19 lakh crore | Rs 1.05 lakh crore | +12.9% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 1.04 lakh crore | Rs 92,000 crore | +13.0% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 14,500 crore | Rs 13,000 crore | +11.5% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 20,800 crore | Rs 19,700 crore | +5.6% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 30,000 crore | Rs 32,200 crore | -6.8% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 5.2% | 6.6% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 46.4% | 49.1% | โ |
How Has Punjab's Budget Changed from 2020-21 to 2021-22?
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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