▶▶ GDP: The government has estimated a nominal GDP growth rate of 11.1% in 2022-23 (i.e.

, real
growth plus inflation).
▶▶ Ministry allocations: Among the top 13 ministries with the highest allocations, in 2022-23, the highest percentage
increase in allocation is observed in the Ministry of Communications (93%), followed by the Ministry of Road
Transport and Highways (52%), and the Ministry of Jal Shakti (25%).

2021-2022
Total Expenditure Rs 37.7 lakh crore
Capital Expenditure Rs 6.03 lakh crore
Including Air India Liabilities Rs 51,971 crore
Fiscal Deficit 6.9%
2022-2023
Total Expenditure Rs 39.45 lakh crore

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Total Receipts (other than Borrowings) Rs 22.84 lakh crore
Fiscal Deficit 6.4%
Fiscal Deficit target by 2025-26 4.5%

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MINISTRY WISE ALLOCATIONS (IN CRORE)

Ministry of Communications 105406.82
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers 107715.38
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare 132513.62
Ministry of Rural Development 138203.63
Ministry of Railways 140367.13
Ministry of Home Affairs 185776.55
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways 199107.71
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution 217684.46
Ministry of Defence 525166.15

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