Budget Report 2025-26
his report is a summary of the budget-related information of Edachery Grama Panchayat for the financial year 2025–26. It also includes the actual figures for 2023–24 and the revised budget estimates for 2024–25.
Key Financial Summary – 2025–26 Budget
| Head | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| Total Income | 39,67,54,540 |
| Total Expenditure | 40,33,29,770 |
| Opening Balance | 1,25,21,054 |
| Closing Balance | 59,45,824 |
Major Sources of Revenue – 2025–26
The largest share of the Panchayat’s anticipated revenue is expected to come from various grants and funds.
- Revenue Income – Plan Grants: ₹25,90,81,020
This mainly includes:- Grants and funds for centrally sponsored schemes – ₹17,25,65,540
- Development Fund – ₹6,97,24,480
- Receipts under State-Sponsored Programmes (Non-Plan Grants): ₹6,41,00,000
- General Purpose Fund: ₹1,92,00,000
- Tax Revenue: ₹82,50,000
This includes:- Property Tax – ₹65,00,000
- Profession Tax – ₹14,00,000
- Fees and User Charges: ₹63,30,000
Permit fees account for the largest share, at ₹53,00,000. - Loans: ₹1,85,00,000
This represents loans from banks and other financial institutions.
Major Expenditure Items – 2025–26
An amount of ₹3,23,12,500 has been allocated for mandatory expenditure.
- Establishment Expenses: ₹2,36,85,000
Major components include:- Salaries – ₹1,60,00,000
- Monthly honorarium for elected representatives – ₹28,00,000
- Administrative Expenses: ₹42,80,000
- Election Expenses: ₹12,00,000
- Operations and Maintenance: ₹43,40,000
This includes expenditure on electricity/energy, water charges and related operational expenses.
Decentralised Plan Programme – Productive Sector
Under the Productive Sector of the Decentralised Plan Programme, funds have been allocated for various agricultural development activities, including:
- Paddy cultivation: ₹4,50,000
- Coconut cultivation: ₹11,46,000
- Vegetable cultivation: ₹11,02,000
These allocations are intended to support agricultural development and related productive activities within the Panchayat.
