Government seeks Lok Sabha nod for ₹2.81 lakh crore gross additional expenditure in FY26
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Why in news
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the second batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants seeking Lok Sabha approval for ₹2.81 lakh crore in gross additional expenditure for FY26.
Background
The government sought approval for a gross additional expenditure of ₹2,81,289.26 crore. This includes ₹2,01,142.96 crore in net cash outgo and ₹80,145.71 crore in expenditure matched by savings or enhanced receipts/recoveries.
Facts for Prelims
- FactGross additional expenditure sought for FY26: ₹2,81,289.26 crore
- FactNet cash outgo component: ₹2,01,142.96 crore
- FactExpenditure matched by savings/recoveries: ₹80,145.71 crore
- BodySupplementary Demands for Grants are tabled in the Lok Sabha for parliamentary approval
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of Supplementary Demands for Grants in ensuring fiscal discipline and parliamentary oversight over government expenditure.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Fiscal transparency: Mechanism for real-time parliamentary scrutiny of mid-year budgetary deviations
- Revenue matching: Balancing net cash outgo with internal savings and enhanced recoveries to maintain fiscal deficit targets
Keywords: Supplementary Demands for Grants · Fiscal Discipline · Parliamentary Oversight · Net Cash Outgo · Gross Additional Expenditure
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