The defence budget has been increased to Rs 6.21 lakh crore for 2024-25 in a modest hike of 4.72 per cent from last year s allocation of Rs 5.25 lakh crore amid India s continuing border row with China in eastern Ladakh as well as concerns over evolving security situation in the strategic waterways.
new delhi, in a modest hike, the government on thursday increased the defence budget to rs 6.21 lakh crore for 2024-25 from last year’s allocation of rs 5.94 lakh crore and announced an ambitious scheme for &
In the capital outlay for defence services, Rs 40,777 crore has been set aside for aircraft and aero engines while an amount of Rs 62,343 crore was allocated for ”other equipment”