It is known that there were severe tensions between india and pakistan after Operation Sindoor. During this time, the two countries agreed to a ceasefire on the 10th of this month. It is now known that this agreement has been extended until the 18th of this month. In this context, it seems that the Center will make a key decision on the defense budget. It seems that the Center will take a key decision on the defense sector during the Indo-Pak tensions. As part of this, it seems that an additional Rs. 50,000 crores are likely to be allocated in the budget for that sector. It is reported that this latest increase idea is likely to be approved in the winter session of Parliament.
In fact, this year's allocation for the defense department is Rs. 6.81 lakh crore. However, if another Rs. 50,000 crore is allocated recently, the funds allocated for the defense sector will exceed Rs. 7.30 lakh crore. It is said that with these additional allocations, there is a possibility of allocating the necessary purchases and research for the armed forces!This year's central budget allocated Rs. 6.81 lakh crore for the defense sector. This is 9.53% more than the last financial year. Since the nda came to power, the defense budget has increased by about three times in the last 10 years. That is, while these allocations were Rs. 2.29 lakh crore in 2014-15, this year it has become Rs. 6.81 lakh crore.

Meanwhile, with Operation Sindoor, india launched in retaliation for the pahalgam terror attack. The capabilities of the indian defense system have demonstrated complete superiority over Pakistan. indian air defense systems have intercepted drones and missiles launched by Pakistan. There has been an interesting discussion about the capabilities of the S-400. In this context, it is said that an additional Rs. 50 thousand crores should be allocated for the defense sector. It is said that they can be used for research along with the purchase of necessary weapons and equipment.
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Sowmiya Sriram

16/05/2025 02:06 PM