BUDGET 2026-27
Thidanad Grama Panchayat Budget 2026–27: Brief Analysis
1. Overall Budget Overview
| Item | 2025–26 | 2026–27 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Receipts | ₹21.10 crore | ₹22.50 crore |
| Total Expenditure | ₹20.70 crore | ₹13.01 crore |
| Year-end Balance | ₹1.96 crore | ₹11.57 crore |
In 2026–27, the total receipts of the Panchayat are projected to increase to ₹22.50 crore, while the estimated expenditure is ₹13.01 crore. Accordingly, a year-end balance of ₹11.57 crore is expected.
2. Major Sources of Revenue
Tax Revenue
- Property Tax: ₹66 lakh
- Profession Tax (Employees): ₹10 lakh
- Profession Tax (Traders/Institutions): ₹3.5 lakh
The total tax revenue is ₹79.5 lakh, representing an increase of approximately 8.9% compared with the previous year.
License and Fee Revenue
- Building Construction Fee: ₹20 lakh
- IFTEOS License Fee: ₹4 lakh
- Regularization Fee: ₹9 lakh
- Permit Application Fee: ₹2 lakh
The total revenue from fees is ₹38.35 lakh, showing a significant increase compared with the previous year.
3. Largest Sources of Revenue
Government grants and pension funds constitute major financial resources for the Panchayat.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Old Age Pension | ₹5.12 crore |
| Widow Pension | ₹1.34 crore |
| Disability Pension | ₹53.04 lakh |
| General Purpose Fund | ₹1.72 crore |
| Women Safety Scheme | ₹96 lakh |
Together, these items account for more than ₹9.67 crore.
4. Development Funds
Major Development Funds
- Development Fund (General): ₹2.68 crore
- Road Maintenance Fund: ₹1.85 crore
- Non-Road Asset Maintenance: ₹46.18 lakh
- LIFE Mission: ₹62.80 lakh
- MGNREGS: ₹2.17 crore
5. Expenditure Analysis
Employee and Administrative Expenditure
- Employee Salaries: Approximately ₹1.20 crore
- Pension Contributions: ₹11.17 lakh
- Total Establishment-related Expenditure: ₹1.77 crore
Administrative Expenses
Expenses related to office operations, electricity, stationery, legal expenses, and other administrative requirements amount to ₹16.60 lakh.
Operation and Maintenance Expenses
- Streetlight Electricity Charges: ₹18 lakh
- Fuel Expenses: ₹5 lakh
- Sanitation Expenses: ₹4.5 lakh
Total: ₹36.07 lakh
6. Priority to Social Security Schemes
More than ₹8.27 crore has been earmarked for social security pensions alone in 2026–27. This represents the largest expenditure category in the budget.
7. Key Features of the Budget
- An increase in revenue from property tax and building construction fees is expected.
- Significant allocations have been made for LIFE Mission, MGNREGS, and road maintenance.
- Social security schemes such as old age pension, widow pension, and disability pension have been given priority.
- The projected year-end balance of ₹11.57 crore indicates a strong financial position for the Panchayat.
Conclusion
The Thidanad Grama Panchayat Budget 2026–27 is a development-oriented budget that gives priority to social security, infrastructure development, employment through MGNREGS, and housing construction under the LIFE Mission. Along with an expected increase in tax and fee revenue, government grants form the major financial foundation of the Panchayat.