Rajasthan vs Uttar Pradesh — Budget Comparison 2015-16
Side-by-side comparison of government budget data for FY 2015-16
Key Budget Metrics — Rajasthan vs Uttar Pradesh
Rajasthan
Rs 1.5 lakh crore
Uttar Pradesh
Rs 2.31 lakh crore
Rajasthan
Rs 1.21 lakh crore
Uttar Pradesh
Rs 1.88 lakh crore
Rajasthan
Rs 22,000 crore
Uttar Pradesh
Rs 32,500 crore
Rajasthan
Rs 60,000 crore
Uttar Pradesh
Rs 1.01 lakh crore
Rajasthan
3.4%
Uttar Pradesh
3.1%
Rajasthan
Rs 17,500 crore
Uttar Pradesh
Rs 28,500 crore
Receipts & Expenditure Comparison — 2015-16
| Particulars | Rajasthan | Uttar Pradesh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 1.21 lakh crore | Rs 1.88 lakh crore | -35.6% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 60,000 crore | Rs 1.01 lakh crore | -40.9% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 61,000 crore | Rs 86,500 crore | -29.5% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 1.5 lakh crore | Rs 2.31 lakh crore | -34.9% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 1.28 lakh crore | Rs 1.98 lakh crore | -35.4% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 22,000 crore | Rs 32,500 crore | -32.3% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 17,500 crore | Rs 28,500 crore | -38.6% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 27,000 crore | Rs 39,000 crore | -30.8% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 3.4% | 3.1% | — |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 23.2% | 27.7% | — |
Rajasthan — Revenue Composition
Uttar Pradesh — Revenue Composition
Rajasthan vs Uttar Pradesh Budget Analysis 2015-16
Comparing the budgets of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh 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 2015-16 analysis. You can also explore other budget comparisons across states and years.
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