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Differentiate between plan and non-plan expenditure.
Distinguish between plan and non-plan expenditure.
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| Sr. No. | Basis | Plan Expenditure | Non-Plan Expenditure |
| 1. | Meaning | Spending related to the government’s five-year or annual plans for development. | Spending for routine functioning of government departments and services. |
| 2. | Objective | Promote economic growth and social development. | Maintain regular operations and provide essential services. |
| 3. | Examples: | Infrastructure projects, health missions, education programs, rural development. | Salaries, pensions, interest payments, subsidies, and defense maintenance. |
| 4. | Nature | Can be both recurring and non-recurring. | Mostly recurring expenditure. |
| 5. | Governance Link | Based on Planning Commission guidelines (before 2015) and Five-Year Plans. | Based on the regular needs of ministries and departments. |
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