Budgetary Support to State Plans and Central Plans
Central Plan expenditure and assistance to states show a rising trend with fluctuating GDP share from 1985-86 to 2014-15.
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Data Format
Dataset Schema (5 features)
| Name | Type | Nullable | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years | string | No | Fiscal year for which the financial indicators are reported. |
| Budget support for the Central Plan (in Rs. Cr.) | float | No | Amount of budgetary support provided by the central government for central plan expenditures in rupees crore. |
| Central Assistance for States & UTs Plan (in Rs. Cr.) | float | No | Financial assistance provided by the central government to states and union territories for their development plans, measured in rupees crore. |
| Total GBS - Plan Expenditure by Centre (in Rs.Cr.) | float | No | Total gross budgetary support representing overall central government plan expenditure in rupees crore. |
| Total GBS as % of GDP (%) | float | No | Total gross budgetary support expressed as a percentage of India's GDP. |
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About This Dataset
Total central plan outlay increased significantly over the years, reflecting higher budgetary support. Central assistance to states and UTs also grew, though its share of GDP remained relatively low. Expenditure on CPSUs and plan outlays indicate consistent investment in infrastructure and development.
Data Quality
The dataset appears structurally consistent with clearly defined columns and numeric values formatted uniformly. No missing or null values are present in the dataset. Percentage indicators and financial values are consistently represented across years, allowing reliable comparison and analysis.
Use Cases
Macroeconomic policy analysis, government expenditure trend analysis, fiscal policy research, public finance studies, academic economic research, budget planning evaluation, and visualization of government plan spending relative to GDP.
Limitations
The dataset focuses only on high-level budgetary indicators and does not include sector-level spending details, inflation adjustments, or explanatory metadata regarding changes in planning frameworks over time. It also excludes demographic or regional breakdowns of expenditure.
Methodology
The dataset was likely compiled from official government financial records and budget documents, aggregating fiscal data on plan expenditures, public sector internal resources, and GDP statistics reported annually.
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Usage & Restrictions
License: GODL-India — This dataset is licensed for use by the purchasing entity. Refer to the specific license terms for permitted use.
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