₹7.85 lakh crore Defence Budget signals major push for modernisation, future-ready forces: V.K. Saraswat
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Why in news
The Central Government allocated ₹7.85 lakh crore to the Ministry of Defence in the Union Budget 2026-27 to prioritize modernization and advanced technology acquisition.
Background
The Union Budget 2026-27 allocated ₹7.85 lakh crore to the Ministry of Defence, a 15.19% increase over FY 2025-26 estimates. This allocation represents 14.67% of the total Central government expenditure.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe Ministry of Defence received ₹7.85 lakh crore in the Union Budget 2026-27.
- FactThe defence budget represents 14.67% of the total Central government expenditure.
- FactThe SHANTI Bill, 2025 aims to achieve 100 GW of nuclear power capacity through private sector involvement.
- PostV.K. Saraswat is a member of NITI Aayog.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of increasing defence expenditure on indigenous technology and modernization in achieving the vision of 'Vikas Bharat' by 2047.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Technological leap: Transition from legacy systems to advanced platforms and force multipliers
- Human capital: Aligning university township research with long-term national skill development goals
- Energy security: Leveraging private sector nuclear capacity to power industrial and defence infrastructure
Keywords: Modernization · Force Multipliers · Vikas Bharat · Nuclear Capacity · Fiscal Allocation
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