Union Budget 2024-25: Rs 2.19 Lakh Crore for Home Ministry
By Rediff Money Desk, New Delhi Jul 23, 2024 13:37
India's Union Budget 2024-25 allocates Rs 2.19 lakh crore to the Home Ministry, with a significant portion going towards central police forces. The budget also includes funds for Jammu and Kashmir, disaster management, and more.
New Delhi, Jul 23 (PTI) The Union Budget 2024-25 on Tuesday allocated Rs 2,19,643 crore to the Ministry of Home Affairs with the majority of it -- Rs 1,43,275 crore -- being given to central police forces like the CRPF, BSF, and CISF which are responsible for internal security, border guarding, and security of vital installations.
In the budget, Rs 42,277 crore has been allocated to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, which is currently under the direct control of the central government, Rs 5,985 crore has been given to Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Rs 5,862 crore to Chandigarh, and Rs 5,958 crore to Ladakh among others.
For the expenditure of the Union Cabinet, Rs 1,248 crore has been earmarked and Rs 6,458 crore has been given for disaster management, relief and rehabilitation, and grants-in-air to state governments among others.
In the budget, Rs 42,277 crore has been allocated to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, which is currently under the direct control of the central government, Rs 5,985 crore has been given to Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Rs 5,862 crore to Chandigarh, and Rs 5,958 crore to Ladakh among others.
For the expenditure of the Union Cabinet, Rs 1,248 crore has been earmarked and Rs 6,458 crore has been given for disaster management, relief and rehabilitation, and grants-in-air to state governments among others.
Source: PTI
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