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Government Budget

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Meaning

  • Government Budget is an annual financial statement describing in detail the estimated receipts and proposed expenditures of the government for a financial year.
  • It is a description of the government's taxation policy, public expenditure policy, and the financial plan corresponding to these policies.
CBSE: Class 12
Maharashtra State Board: Class 12
CISCE: Class 12
National Testing Agency: Class 12

Key Facts

  • The word "Budget" is derived from the French word "Bougette", meaning a leather bag (or wallet).
  • A financial year in India runs from 1st April to 31st March.
  • The Union Budget is presented and discussed in Parliament every financial year.
  • It is a constitutional obligation of every government - both Central and State Governments.

Constitutional Basis

  • Article 112 — Governs the Union Budget (Central Government).
  • Article 202 — Governs the State Budget (State Governments).
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Definition: Government Budget

"A Government Budget is a statement of estimated receipts and expenditures of the government for a financial year."

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Components of Government Budget

The budget is divided into two main parts:

Part Covers
Revenue Budget Revenue Receipts + Revenue Expenditure
Capital Budget Capital Receipts + Capital Expenditure
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Types of Budget Deficits

The budget identifies and measures different types of deficit.

  • Revenue Deficit
  • Fiscal Deficit
  • Primary Deficit
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Role and Significance

  • Outlines the fiscal system of the government.
  • Manages government revenue and expenditure.
  • Helps analyse budget deficits and government debt.
  • Operates within a mixed economy framework.
  • Applies to both Central and State Governments.
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Formula: Revenue Deficit

Revenue Deficit = Revenue Expenditure − Revenue Receipts

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Formula: Fiscal Deficit

Fiscal Deficit = Total Expenditure − (Revenue Receipts + Non-Debt Capital Receipts)

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Formula: Primary Deficit

Primary Deficit = Fiscal Deficit − Interest Payments

CBSE: Class 12
Maharashtra State Board: Class 12
CISCE: Class 12
National Testing Agency: Class 12

Key Points: Government Budget

  • A government budget is a statement of estimated receipts and expenditures of the government for a financial year.
  • The term "Budget" comes from the French word "Bougette" (leather bag).
  • A financial year in India runs from 1st April to 31st March.
  • It is constitutionally mandated - Article 112 (Union Budget) and Article 202 (State Budget).
  • The budget has two parts: Revenue Budget and Capital Budget.
  • It covers different types of budget deficits and government debt in a mixed economy.
  • The Union Budget is presented and discussed in Parliament every financial year.
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