Budget 2025-26
Arpookara Grama Panchayat
Revised Budget Analysis Report (2025–26)
Executive Summary
The Revised Budget for FY 2025–26 reflects a significant increase in both revenue and expenditure, demonstrating the Panchayat’s commitment to social welfare, housing, agriculture, sanitation, and infrastructure development. The budget emphasizes inclusive growth through welfare pensions, housing assistance, public health initiatives, and employment generation programs.
| Particulars | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| Opening Balance | 5.09 Crore |
| Total Revenue | 25.61 Crore |
| Total Expenditure | 25.53 Crore |
| Closing Balance | 5.18 Crore |
The projected year-end surplus of ₹5.18 crore indicates sound fiscal management and adequate financial stability.
1. Revenue Analysis
Own Source Revenue
The Panchayat continues to generate revenue from taxation, rentals, licenses, and service charges.
| Source | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| Property Tax | 60 Lakh |
| Profession Tax (Employees) | 76 Lakh |
| Profession Tax (Institutions) | 3 Lakh |
| Total Tax Revenue | 1.39 Crore |
Rental Income
Rental receipts contribute significantly to Panchayat revenue.
| Source | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| Building Rent | 90 Lakh |
Fees and License Income
| Source | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| Building Permit Fees | 5.50 Lakh |
| IFTEOS License Fees | 2.95 Lakh |
| Bus Stand Fees | 2.25 Lakh |
| Hospital Kiosk User Charges | 0.75 Lakh |
| Public Toilet Revenue | 1.00 Lakh |
Observation: Building rent and profession tax remain the strongest own-revenue sources. However, own-source revenue forms only a limited share of total income, indicating dependence on external grants.
2. Government Grants and Development Funds
Government grants constitute the largest share of Panchayat income.
| Fund | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| General Purpose Fund | 1.67 Crore |
| Development Fund (General) | 2.77 Crore |
| SCP Fund | 53.42 Lakh |
| Road Maintenance Fund | 1.51 Crore |
| Non-Road Maintenance Fund | 41.97 Lakh |
| Finance Commission Grant (Tied) | 69.23 Lakh |
| Finance Commission Grant (Untied) | 44.20 Lakh |
Employment Guarantee Scheme
| Scheme | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| MGNREGS | 2.50 Crore |
Observation: Development activities are heavily supported by state and central government transfers, particularly through development funds and MGNREGS allocations.
3. Social Security and Welfare Programmes
Social security pensions account for the largest expenditure component in the budget.
| Scheme | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| Old Age Pension | 3.59 Crore |
| Agricultural Workers Pension | 1.89 Crore |
| Widow Pension | 1.32 Crore |
| Disability Pension | 43.77 Lakh |
| Women Protection Scheme | 34.69 Lakh |
Observation: The Panchayat has prioritized social protection, ensuring financial support to vulnerable groups including senior citizens, widows, agricultural workers, and persons with disabilities.
4. Administrative Expenditure
Establishment Expenses
| Component | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| Permanent Staff Salary | 1.10 Crore |
| Contract Staff Salary | 30 Lakh |
| Labour Charges | 35 Lakh |
| Elected Representatives’ Allowances | 22 Lakh |
| Total Establishment Cost | 2.30 Crore |
Office Administration
Office expenses including electricity, internet, telephone, stationery, legal expenses, and maintenance amount to approximately ₹49.35 lakh.
Observation: Administrative expenditure remains within reasonable limits considering the scale of operations and service delivery responsibilities.
5. Agriculture and Productive Sector Development
The Panchayat has allocated substantial resources to agriculture and allied sectors.
| Programme | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| Paddy Cultivation | 60 Lakh |
| Dairy Development | 14 Lakh |
| Fisheries Development | 7.20 Lakh |
| Livestock Development | 19 Lakh |
| Total Productive Sector | 1.11 Crore |
Observation: Agriculture continues to receive strong support, reflecting the Panchayat’s focus on local economic development and livelihood enhancement.
6. Service Sector Development
| Sector | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| Housing Schemes | 3.25 Crore |
| Health Programmes | 42 Lakh+ |
| Drinking Water Projects | 21.85 Lakh |
| Women Welfare Programmes | 6.80 Lakh |
| Disability Welfare Programmes | 19.70 Lakh |
| Anganwadi Nutrition Programme | 21 Lakh |
Observation: Housing receives the highest allocation among development sectors, indicating a strong commitment to improving living standards.
7. Sanitation and Waste Management
Sanitation remains a key development priority.
| Programme | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| General Waste Management | 8.00 Lakh |
| Public Sanitation Activities | 15.71 Lakh |
| Solid Waste Collection and Processing | 24.48 Lakh |
| Liquid Waste Management | 1.60 Lakh |
Observation: Continued investment in waste management aligns with public health objectives and sustainable environmental practices.
8. Infrastructure Development
Major investments are planned in:
- Roads and pathways
- Drainage systems
- Street lighting
- Public buildings
- Bus stand improvements
Total Infrastructure Allocation: ₹46.44 Lakh
Observation: Infrastructure spending focuses on maintaining and upgrading essential public assets.
Key Strengths
- Strong emphasis on social security and welfare pensions.
- Significant investment in housing, healthcare, and drinking water.
- ₹2.50 crore allocation under MGNREGS for employment generation.
- Dedicated funding for sanitation and waste management.
- More than ₹1 crore allocated for agriculture and allied sectors.
- Healthy year-end surplus indicating fiscal stability.
Key Challenges
- Own-source revenue remains relatively low compared to total revenue.
- Heavy dependence on government grants and external funding.
- Greater efficiency is required in tax collection, licensing, and rental income management.
- Long-term financial sustainability depends on strengthening local revenue generation.
Conclusion
The Revised Budget 2025–26 presents a welfare-oriented and development-focused financial plan for Arpookara Grama Panchayat. The budget prioritizes social security pensions, housing assistance, public health, agriculture, employment generation, sanitation, and infrastructure development. While the Panchayat maintains a stable financial position with a projected surplus, strengthening local revenue sources and improving resource mobilization will be essential for achieving long-term fiscal sustainability and reducing dependence on government grants.