बिहार राज्य बजट 2008-09 विश्लेषण

मुख्य बातें

• Global financial crisis hits Bihar indirectly through reduced remittances from migrant workers in Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Punjab.
• Total expenditure rises to Rs 34,000 crore but growth rate declines to 13% from the previous year's 15%.
• Kosi flood rehabilitation dominates spending with Rs 3,500 crore for housing reconstruction and livelihood restoration.
• Bihar posts 10% GDP growth despite global crisis, demonstrating the resilience of its domestic demand-driven model.
• Own tax revenue growth moderates to 15% at Rs 4,600 crore as construction and retail activity slows.
• Fiscal stimulus spending of Rs 1,200 crore received from Centre for accelerated rural infrastructure.
• Education spending reaches Rs 6,500 crore as 1.5 lakh teachers appointed — largest teacher recruitment in any state's history.
• Road construction maintained at Rs 7,000 crore with focus on Kosi flood-damaged bridges and highways.
• Backward Region Grant Fund provides Rs 2,500 crore for 36 of Bihar's 38 districts classified as backward.
• JEEViKA covers 20 districts with 8 lakh women in self-help groups, generating Rs 200 crore in savings.
• Power sector receives Rs 2,500 crore for 1,000 MW Barh thermal project and sub-station upgrades.
• Healthcare allocation reaches Rs 2,500 crore with construction of 250 new primary health centers.
• Revenue deficit turns positive for the first time — Bihar achieves revenue surplus of 0.2% of GSDP.