Sikkim Budget โ 2017-18 vs 2016-17
Year-over-year budget comparison showing how Sikkim's fiscal priorities have changed
Budget Growth โ 2017-18 vs 2016-17
2017-18
Rs 6,200 crore
2016-17
Rs 5,300 crore
2017-18
Rs 5,800 crore
2016-17
Rs 5,000 crore
2017-18
Rs 1,000 crore
2016-17
Rs 800 crore
2017-18
Rs 850 crore
2016-17
Rs 700 crore
2017-18
2.4%
2016-17
3.6%
2017-18
Rs 500 crore
2016-17
Rs 400 crore
Receipts & Expenditure โ Year-over-Year Change
| Particulars | 2017-18 | 2016-17 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | Rs 5,800 crore | Rs 5,000 crore | +16.0% |
| Tax Revenue (Net) | Rs 850 crore | Rs 700 crore | +21.4% |
| Non-Tax Revenue | Rs 1,500 crore | Rs 1,300 crore | +15.4% |
| Total Expenditure | Rs 6,200 crore | Rs 5,300 crore | +17.0% |
| Revenue Expenditure | Rs 5,200 crore | Rs 4,500 crore | +15.6% |
| Capital Expenditure | Rs 1,000 crore | Rs 800 crore | +25.0% |
| Interest Payments | Rs 500 crore | Rs 400 crore | +25.0% |
| Fiscal Deficit | Rs 400 crore | Rs 500 crore | -20.0% |
| Fiscal Deficit (% of GDP) | 2.4% | 3.6% | โ |
| Debt-to-GDP Ratio | 37.6% | 41.4% | โ |
How Has Sikkim's Budget Changed from 2016-17 to 2017-18?
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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