Budget 2025

India’s Strong Border Counter against China: Rs 7,146 crore Budget to BRO

India’s Strong Border Counter against China: Rs 7,146 crore Budget to BRO

To improve the border infrastructure further, Rs 7,146.50 crore has been allocated to help the movement of Armed Forces personnel through tough terrains. This allocation is under the capital head which is 9.74% higher than the BE of 2024-25. The financial provision made for the FY 2025-26 for BRO will promote the nation's strategic interest in border areas. It will construct tunnels, bridges, and roads like LGG-Damteng-Yangtse in Arunachal Pradesh, Asha-Cheema-Anita in J&K, and Birdhwal-Puggal-Bajju in Rajasthan. It will also boost socio-economic development. Additionally, it will offer employment opportunities and encourage tourism. BRO has created significant employment opportunities. It has…
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Nirmala Sitharaman Unveils ₹6.81 Lakh Crore Defence Budget: Key Highlights

Nirmala Sitharaman Unveils ₹6.81 Lakh Crore Defence Budget: Key Highlights

The Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has unveiled a defence budget of ₹6.81 lakh crore for the financial year 2025–26, reflecting a 9.55% increase over the ₹6.2 lakh crore allocated in the ongoing fiscal year. Let us understand and analyse the allocations in various fields including the capital and pensions in the defence sector. This budget highlights the government’s strategic intent to enhance military preparedness. India remains in an unprecedented position of a standoff with China. The country is also countering the threats posed to the western borders with Pakistan. Besides the operational challenges,the Ministry of Defence also has to look…
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