BUDGET REPORT

Here is the English translation of the Neelamperoor Grama Panchayat Budget Analysis Report for the fiscal year 2026-2027:

Neelamperoor Grama Panchayat Budget Analysis Report (2026-2027)

1. Budget At a Glance

The summary of the total receipts and expenditure for the upcoming financial year is as follows:

  • Total Receipts: ₹18,66,33,100 (₹18.66 Crores)

  • Total Expenditure: ₹15,18,23,700 (₹15.18 Crores)

  • Closing Balance (Surplus): ₹3,62,22,476 (₹3.62 Crores)

Assessment: Compared to the previous year, there is a significant improvement in the financial stability of the Panchayat. While a deficit of ₹31,982 was recorded last year, a surplus budget of ₹3.62 Crores has been presented this year.

2. Revenue Receipts

The total revenue receipt expected by the Panchayat is ₹8,21,74,900. The major components are outlined below:

  • Tax Revenues: ₹61,20,000. Property tax from residential buildings (₹26.25 Lakhs) and profession tax (₹15 Lakhs) form the major share of this.

  • Fees and User Charges: ₹19,86,000. This includes building permit fees (₹5 Lakhs) and fines collected for waste dumping (₹2 Lakhs).

  • Government Grants and Subsidies: The largest share of the income comes from this sector — ₹7,28,23,900.

3. Key Expenditures

The major expenditures the Panchayat intends to implement are focused on the following sectors:

  • Social Security Pensions: Large sums have been set aside for agricultural labor pension (₹1.88 Crores), widow pension (₹84.59 Lakhs), and old-age pension (₹1.91 Crores).

  • Sthree Suraksha Scheme (Women's Protection Scheme): Notably, a new allocation of ₹1,20,00,000 (₹1.20 Crores) has been earmarked for this scheme in this year's budget.

  • Poverty Alleviation Programs: ₹2,84,40,000 (₹2.84 Crores) has been allocated for these initiatives.

  • Other Development Activities: The budget includes ₹3.89 Crores for housing construction and electrification, and ₹19.08 Lakhs for the Anganwadi nutrition program.

4. Key Observations

  • Productive and Infrastructure Sectors: Although large amounts were spent in previous years on agriculture, animal husbandry, roads, and streetlights, no revenue expenditure has been directly allocated to these heads in this year's (2026-27) budget. (These may be implemented using capital funds or other special grants).

  • Loans: A loan of ₹80,00,000 is expected this year from HUDCO.

Summary: The budget of Neelamperoor Grama Panchayat is primarily a "welfare-oriented surplus budget" that prioritizes social welfare pensions, women's safety, and housing construction.