CITIZEN’S GUIDE TO BUDGET

2022-2023
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 BUDGET 2022 - 23
THEME OF THE BUDGET

Enhancing
primary sector
growth

Attracting new Promote

investments and environmental
creating large scale sustainability
job opportunities

Socio-economic Strengthening Empower

Social Safety women through
empowerment of
Net education
marginallised
Eliminate
Achieve social poverty through
justice in all inclusive
walks of life growth

TOTAL VALUE OF THE BUDGET**

TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS
₹3,33,251 Crore

TOTAL RECEIPTS
₹2,36,638 Crore

TOTAL RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS

**Excludes Public Debt

THE STATE’S REVENUE
In 2022-23, the Government has projected its revenue receipts at ₹2,31,407 crore, which
is a growth of 13.5% over 2021-22 (RE). The Government’s revenue from its own taxes is
expected to increase by 17.2%.

State’s State’s Own Grants-in-Aid from Shares in

Own Tax Revenue Non- Tax Revenue Union Government Central Taxes
₹1,42,800 Cr ₹15,537 Cr ₹39,759 Cr ₹33,311 Cr

State’s Own Tax Revenue

State Excise
Stamps & Registration

7.4% 11.4%
Motor Vehicles

5.0%
1.4%
74.8%
Other Taxes
Commercial Taxes
THE STATE’S EXPENDITURE
The total expenditure of the Government is projected to be ₹3,33,251 crore in 2022-23, which is an
increase of 10.8% over 2021-22 (RE).

REVENUE EXPENDITURE
Revenue Expenditure – The major portion is spent on various welfare schemes for the people,
especially the poor and vulnerable.

5.2% 12.7%
TOTAL REVENUE
EXPENDITURE
Operation & ₹ 2,84,188 Cr Pension & Retirement
Maintenance Benefits
16.9% 25.2%

40.0%
Interest Salaries
Payments

Subsidies and
Grants
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE
The Government will provide impetus to economic growth through spending for capital works. The
Capital Expenditure in 2022-23 is projected at ₹43,043 crore, which is an increase of 13.4 % over
2021-22 (RE).

CAPITAL EXPENDITURE FOR KEY SECTORS

Roads and Bridges Transport Sector Urban Development

₹16,311 Cr ₹1,387 Cr ₹6,256 Cr

Water Supply and Sanitation Schemes Irrigation Structure Education & Health Sectors
₹4,994 Cr ₹3,925 Cr ₹2,055 Cr

TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENDITURE ₹ 43,043 Cr

 THE STATE BUDGET DEFICIT
In spite of challenges like the Covid pandemic and unprecedented floods, the prudent fiscal
management of this Government is likely to result in reduced deficits this year. For the first time in
7 years, Tamil Nadu will see a reduction in the Revenue Deficit this year, by over ₹7000 Crore. The
Fiscal Deficit, as a % of GSDP is also likely to decrease this year. The Government will continue on
this path of fiscal consolidation in the coming year as well.

TRENDS IN REVENUE DEFICIT

80000

62,326

55,273
₹ in Crore

60000

35,909

52,781
23,459
40000 21,594
12,964
11,985
6,408

20000
1,788

0
2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23
RE BE

TRENDS IN FISCAL DEFICIT AS % OF GSDP

6.0%
4.6 %
4.3 %

3.8 %

4.0%
3.6 %
2.9 %

2.9 %
2.7 %
2.8 %
2.5 %
2.1 %

2.0%

0.0%
2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23
RE BE
 HOW ONE RUPEE IS MOBILISED

Public Debt 34 Paise

State’s Own
Tax Revenue 40 Paise

Recovery of Loans 2 Paise

Grants-in-Aid from Union

Government 11 Paise
State’s Own
Shares in Central Non Tax Revenue 4 Paise
Taxes 9 Paise

HOW ONE RUPEE IS SPENT

Repayment of Debt 7 Paise
Loan Disbursals 2 Paise

Capital Expenditure 12 Paise Salaries 20 Paise

Pension & Retirement

Benefits 10 Paise
Interest
Payments 13 Paise

Operation &
Maintenance 4 Paise

Subsidies and Grants 32 Paise

 MAJOR SECTORAL ALLO
URBAN DEVELOPMENT
₹29,138 Crore for 2022-23
from ₹26,082 Crore in 2021-22

RURAL DEVELOPMENT
₹26,647 Crore for 2022-23
from ₹24,272 Crore in 2021-22

HIGHWAYS
₹18,219 Crore for 2022-23
from ₹16,207 Crore in 2021-22

TRANSPORT
₹5,376 Crore for 2022-23
from ₹4,178 Crore in 2021-22

WATER RESOURCES
₹7,338 Crore for 2022-23
from ₹5721 Crore in 2021-22

AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED SECTORS

₹15,687 Crore for 2022-23
from ₹15,076 Crore in 2021-22
OCATIONS IN THE BUDGET
INDUSTRIES AND MSME
₹4,179 Crore for 2022-23
from ₹2,764 Crore in 2021-22

EDUCATION
₹42,565 Crore for 2022-23
from ₹37,680 Crore in 2021-22

SOCIAL WELFARE
₹5,922 Crore for 2022-23
from ₹5,594 Crore in 2021-22

HEALTH
₹17,902 Crore for 2022-23
from ₹20,394 Crore in 2021-22

POLICE
₹10,285 Crore for 2022-23
from ₹8,863 Crore in 2021-22

ENERGY
₹19,298 Crore for 2022-23
from ₹16,526 Crore in 2021-22

Represents Revenue Expenditure, Capital Expenditure and disbursal of Loans

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS - HIGHLIGHTS
Perarisiriyar Anbazhagan
School Development
Scheme
18,000 new classrooms; smart
classrooms in primary schools;
modern computer labs in other
schools at a cost of
₹ 7,000 crore in 5 years
Moovalur Ramamirtham
Ammaiyar Pen Kalvi
Urudhi Thittam
₹ 1,000 per month to
girl students from Government
schools (6-12) who pursue
higher education ₹ 698 crore
New District
Libraries
6 new District Libraries at a
cost of ₹36 crore will be setup
in the newly created districts
Footwear and
Leather Policy
New Footwear and Leather
Policy focusing on large-scale
employment
Knowledge City
Knowledge City, with
World class Universities to foster
research and innovation
Apex Cancer Centre
750 bedded apex care centre
in Kanchipuram with latest
treatment facilities
College Infrastructure
Upgradation
Smart classrooms, hostels,
laboratories, will be created at a
cost of ₹1,000 crore in 5 years
Tamil Language
Etymology Project
₹2 Crore to study relationship
between Tamil and
Indo – European languages
Micro Cluster Development
Programme
Support to 20 Micro Clusters at a
cost of ₹50 crore
Export Promotion Fund
Setting up of ₹100 crore
Export Promotion Fund to
develop export infrastructure
TNIMHANS
Setting up of Centre of
Excellence for Mental Health
in Kilpauk
Startups
₹50 crore Emerging Sector Fund
to make Equity Investment.
Regional Startup Hubs in Erode,
Madurai and Tirunelveli.
Iconic State Startup Hub Centre
in Nandambakkam - ₹75 Crore.
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS - HIGHLIGHTS
Houses for Tribals
Construction of 1000 houses
for vulnerable tribals
at a cost of ₹50 crore
Flood Mitigation Works
₹ 500 crore for flood mitigation
works in Chennai region
Exclusive Tamil Medium
Schools
₹15 Crore for free text books
and other school kits to
students studying in exclusive
tamil medium private unaided
schools
Museums
New Museums and on-site
museums near excavation
sites will be upgraded at a
cost of ₹20 crore
Vallalar Palluyir
Kaapagangal
Assistance to NGOs taking
care of abandoned pets and
stray animals - ₹20 crore
e-Procurement
e-procurement will be
made mandatory from
01.04.2023
Conservation of
Ancient Temples
₹100 crore for conservation
of 1000 years old temples
Increased Floor
Space Index
Increase in Floor Space
Index to encourage Transit-
Oriented Development
Tourism
Promotion of Tourism Industry
in PPP mode - Heritage Tourism,
Jain & Buddhist Circuits
Olympic Gold Quest
₹25 crore to train sportspersons
in pursuit of Gold medals
in Olympics
SC/ ST Entrepreneurs
₹30 crore for supporting
SC/ ST entrepreneurs.
5% of all divisible procurement
reserved for products
manufactured by TN based
SC/ST entrepreneurs
Upgradation of ITI’s
Transforming 71 ITIs as
Technology and Skilling
Centres in partnership with
reputed industry partner
₹2,877 crore
ALLOCATIONS FOR MAJOR ON-GOING SCHEMES

Assistance to TANGEDCO Assistance to

₹22,487 crore
Subsidies towards Agriculture,
domestic consumers, etc.; 100%
take-over of loss
Transport Undertakings
₹4,187 crore
Free Bus Passes to women; free
and concessional bus passes
to students; diesel subsidy

Subsidies and Grants Chief Minister’s

for Public Distribution Comprehensive Health
System Insurance Scheme
₹8,100 crore ₹1,547 crore

Loan Waiver Schemes

₹4,131 crore Kalaignar Nagarpura
Crop loan waiver – ₹2,531 crore Membattu Thittam
Jewel loan waiver – ₹1,000 crore ₹1,000 crore
SHG loan waiver – ₹600 crore

Singara Chennai 2.0 Housing

₹500 crore ₹8,548 crore
PMAY – Rural & Urban

Water Supply Anaithu Grama Anna

₹3,000 crore Marumalarchi Thittam II
Jal Jeevan Mission ₹1,455 crore
ALLOCATIONS FOR MAJOR ON-GOING SCHEMES

MGNREGA
Tamil Nadu Skill
₹2,800 crore
Development Mission
100 days employment
₹150 crore
guarantee scheme

Social Security Pensions

Naan Mudalvan ₹4,816 crore
₹50 crore Old Age Pensions, Widow
Pensions etc

Welfare of Differently
Abled Chennai Metro Rail Project
₹2,000 crore
₹519 crore

School Children
Illam Thedi Kalvi ₹1,247 crore
₹200 crore Study materials including
text books and note books,
uniforms, footwear, bicycles

Scholarships to Students Puratchi Thalaivar

₹3,375 crore MGR Nutritious Meal
Pre & Post Matric to BC/ (Sathunavu) and
MBC/ SC/ ST students; Integrated Child
First generation graduates; Development
students admitted under 7.5%
Services Scheme
preferential allotment of seats
in Medical/Engg. courses ₹ 4,395 crore
 BUDGET AT A GLANCE ₹ in Crore

2020-21 2021-22 Revised 2022-23 Budget

S.No Classification
Accounts Estimate Estimate

1. Total Revenue Receipts 1,74,076 2,03,878 2,31,407

2. Total Revenue Expenditure 2,36,402 2,59,151 2,84,188

3. Revenue Deficit (-) 62,326 (-) 55,273 (-) 52,781

4. Capital Expenditure 33,068 37,936 43,043

5. Fiscal Deficit as a % of GSDP (-) 4.61% (-) 3.80% (-) 3.63%

GLOSSARY
a) Revenue Receipts:
This comprises the income derived from taxes and duties and non - tax revenues such
as fees for services rendered, fines and penalties, etc. levied by the state Government;
and Tamil Nadu’s share of central taxes and central grants.

b) Revenue expenditure:
This includes expenditure on salaries to Government employees, pensions and other
retirement benefits, operations and maintenance expenditure, interest on outstanding
loans and subsidies and grants, scholarships, contributions, etc. including the
devolution to Local Bodies.

c) Capital expenditure:
This is to create fixed assets such as roads and bridges, irrigation structures,
schools, hospitals and investments made in Public Sector Undertakings.

d) Loans and Advances:

Sanctioned to State Public Sector Undertakings, Co-operative societies and so on
are expenditure. The recovery of such loans and advances from such institutions are
treated as receipts.

e) Revenue surplus/deficit:
The excess of revenue receipts over the revenue expenditure is a revenue surplus. If
revenue expenditure exceeds revenue receipts, there is a revenue deficit.

f) Fiscal deficit:
The difference between total receipts (i.e. revenue receipts and capital receipts)
and total disbursals (i.e. revenue and capital expenditure including net loans and
advances) is called Fiscal Deficit.

g) Debt:
The money government borrows to finance its deficit is a debt.

Note: The complete Budget Documents can be viewed/ downloaded from

http://www.tnbudget.tn.gov.in/demands.html
 Finance Department,
Government of Tamilnadu,
Fort Saint George, Chennai - 600 009.