Rajasthan vs Maharashtra — Budget Comparison 2006-07
Side-by-side comparison of government budget data for FY 2006-07
Key Budget Metrics — Rajasthan vs Maharashtra
Rajasthan
Rs 34,800 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 79,000 crore
Rajasthan
Rs 25,500 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 65,500 crore
Rajasthan
Rs 6,800 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 14,200 crore
Rajasthan
Rs 12,750 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 42,575 crore
Rajasthan
3.0%
Maharashtra
2.1%
Rajasthan
Rs 5,360 crore
Maharashtra
Rs 11,300 crore
Receipts & Expenditure Comparison — 2006-07
| Particulars | Rajasthan | Maharashtra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 25,500 crore | Rs 65,500 crore | -61.1% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 12,750 crore | Rs 42,575 crore | -70.1% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 4,080 crore | Rs 9,825 crore | -58.5% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 34,800 crore | Rs 79,000 crore | -55.9% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 28,000 crore | Rs 64,800 crore | -56.8% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 6,800 crore | Rs 14,200 crore | -52.1% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 5,360 crore | Rs 11,300 crore | -52.6% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 5,760 crore | Rs 11,500 crore | -49.9% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 3.0% | 2.1% | — |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 32.3% | 22.6% | — |
Rajasthan — Revenue Composition
Maharashtra — Revenue Composition
Rajasthan vs Maharashtra Budget Analysis 2006-07
Comparing the budgets of Rajasthan and Maharashtra 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 2006-07 analysis. You can also explore other budget comparisons across states and years.
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