Category-wise Central Sector Schemes under Union Budget from 2021-22 to 2023-24
This dataset offers a detailed, scheme-wise breakdown of financial allocations for various Central Sector Schemes from 2021-22 to 2023-24. It allows for a comparative analysis of actual expenditures against both budget estimates (BE) and revised estimates (RE) for specific government programs.
Dataset Metrics
Data Format
Dataset Schema (4 features)
| Name | Type | Nullable | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | string | No | The Demand for Grant number associated with the specific ministry or department. |
| Sl No. | string | No | Serial number for the scheme within its category. Null values indicate aggregate 'Total' rows for the demand. |
| Ministry/Department | string | No | The name of the Union Ministry or Department responsible for the expenditure. |
| Scheme | string | No | The specific name of the major government scheme or the 'Total' label for the ministry. |
License & Compliance
About This Dataset
The data lists individual schemes managed by different departments, such as the Crop Insurance Scheme (Fasal Bima Yojana) and Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN). The corresponding financial figures (likely in ? crore) for each fiscal year highlight the government's funding priorities and adjustments for its key initiatives over time.
Data Quality
The dataset is highly complete with 792 records. Financial columns are consistent. Null values in the 'Sl.No.' column signify 'Total' aggregate rows for a specific Ministry or Demand. Some missing values in specific Budget Estimate columns reflect schemes that were not active or budgeted for that specific cycle.
Use Cases
Public policy research, tracking government investment in social and infrastructure sectors, analyzing fiscal priorities, and auditing the effectiveness of government schemes.
Limitations
The dataset focuses on 'Major Schemes' and may not include minor departmental expenditures. Financial values are absolute and expressed in crores of INR (standard Indian budget unit).
Methodology
Aggregated from the 'Expenditure Profile' (Statement 2) of the Union Budget documents presented to the Parliament of India.
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.