Category-wise Expenditure of Government of India under Union Budget from 2021-23 to 2023-24
The dataset provides a detailed breakdown of the Government of India's expenditure from the fiscal year 2021-22 to 2023-24. It categorizes spending into two main groups: the Centre's direct expenditure and transfers to States/UTs. The figures, presented in ? crore, compare actual spending with budget estimates (BE) and revised estimates (RE), offering a clear view of the government's financial planning and spending patterns over three years.
Dataset Metrics
Data Format
Dataset Schema (4 features)
| Name | Type | Nullable | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sl No. | string | No | Serial number corresponding to major expenditure categories (I to VI). Contains null for sub-items like interest payments and grand totals. |
| Category | string | No | The broad classification of expenditure, distinguishing between the Centre's own expenditure and transfers to State governments. |
| Sub Head | string | No | Specific functional heads of expenditure such as Establishment Expenditure, Central Sector Schemes, or Finance Commission Grants. |
| 2021-2022 Actual | integer | No | Final audited expenditure figures for the financial year 2021-2022. |
License & Compliance
About This Dataset
The dataset itemizes spending in ? crore across various sub-heads. Centre's Expenditure includes costs like Establishment, Central Sector Schemes, and Interest Payments. Transfers to States/UTs cover Centrally Sponsored Schemes, Finance Commission Grants, and other transfers. The data concludes with a Grand Total of all expenditures for each year.
Data Quality
The dataset is extremely consistent and based on official government audits. It contains 8 records representing the primary pillars of the national expenditure profile. Financial values are integers representing millions/crores (standard Indian budgetary units).
Use Cases
Analyzing national fiscal health, tracking government spending priorities, economic research on transfers to states, and public policy auditing.
Limitations
The dataset is a summary and does not include ministry-wise or granular project-wise spending details. GDP ratios are not explicitly included in this file.
Methodology
Aggregated from the 'Expenditure Profile' section of the Union Budget of India documents presented to the Parliament.
Geographic Coverage
Source Information
Governance & Review
Usage & Restrictions
License: GODL-India — This dataset is licensed for use by the purchasing entity. Refer to the specific license terms for permitted use.
Access Control: Download links are time-limited and single-use. All access is logged for audit purposes.