The Union Budget 2025-26 has allocated Rs 6,81,210.27 crore for the Ministry of Defence (MoD), reflecting a 9.53% increase over the previous year’s budget. This accounts for 13.45% of the Union Budget, making it the highest allocation among all ministries. The budget aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Viksit Bharat @ 2047’ and focuses on a technologically advanced and ‘Aatmanirbhar’ Armed Forces.
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Why in News? | Union Budget 2025-26 allocates Rs 6,81,210.27 crore for MoD, a 9.53% increase, making it the highest among ministries. |
Capital Outlay | Rs 1,80,000 crore (26.43%) for modernisation and infrastructure. |
Revenue Expenditure | Rs 3,11,732.30 crore (45.76%) for pay, allowances, and operational needs. |
Defence Pension | Rs 1,60,795 crore (23.60%) for 34 lakh pensioners. |
Civil Organisations | Rs 28,682.97 crore (4.21%). |
Modernisation & Procurement | Rs 1,48,722.80 crore for aircraft, submarines, AI-driven tech, drones, cyber warfare, and domestic defence manufacturing (75% domestic procurement). |
Operational & Sustenance | Rs 3,11,732.30 crore (10.24% higher), including Rs 1,97,317.30 crore for salaries and 24.25% rise in operational funds. |
DRDO & R&D | Rs 26,816.82 crore (+12.41%), Rs 14,923.82 crore for AI, robotics, space tech. |
Startups & Innovation | Rs 449.62 crore for iDEX & ADITI schemes, tripled in two years. |
Ex-Servicemen Welfare | Rs 1,61,000 crore for pensions (+13.87%), Rs 8,317 crore for ECHS (+19.38%). |
Indian Coast Guard | Rs 9,676.70 crore (+26.50%), Rs 5,000 crore for new aircraft, vessels, patrol boats. |
Border Infrastructure | Rs 7,146.50 crore (+9.74%) for projects in Arunachal Pradesh, J&K, Rajasthan. |
Conclusion | Focus on modernisation, self-reliance, AI, R&D, domestic procurement, and defence innovation to boost national security and economy. |
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